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4 solutions to the biggest challenges facing remote radiologists

Radiology Business

Researchers recently surveyed over 200 physicians about their experiences working from home, sharing the findings in Academic Radiology.

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Aetna v. Radiology Partners

Ben White

The first pile-on lawsuit against Radiology Partners has arrived: UnitedHealth’s original 2023 lawsuit against RP for an alleged “pass-through billing scheme” wrapped up this fall, and Aetna just filed their own Christmas present on December 23. For those curious about how that United lawsuit played out, here are my three posts covering that story: United against Radiology Partners United is Still Fighting Radiology Partners Counting Chickens: RP loses its windfall award from U

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ASRT report highlights enrollment growth in technologist programs

AuntMinnie

Student interest in radiologic technology education programs is on the rise, suggest survey findings published by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). The ASRTs findings, published in December 2024, reported that the number of enrolled students increased from 17,679 students in 2023 to an estimated 19,815 students in 2024. These students entered programs approved by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

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Shaping the Future of Radiology in 2025: Trends, Threats, and Opportunities

Diagnostic Imaging

How do we respond to challenges with staff recruitment, cybersecurity, and looming hospital takeovers in radiology? This author assesses key trends in radiology and offers key insights to stay competitive in the field.

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Testing Innovations in Cancer: How to evaluate and use new technologies

Amidst rising cancer prevalence and soaring costs, new cancer technologies and innovations are emerging to support the early detection, treatment, and surveillance of cancer. Read this guide to understand how to evaluate these solutions for your employees and members – and to learn more about the current state of coverage, clinical and cost effectiveness, and impact on quality and outcomes.

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CDC considers letting nurse practitioners, physician assistants read X-rays under federal program

Radiology Business

The agency's B Reader Program trains and certifies physicians to classify chest radiographs of workers participating in federal health surveillance programs.

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PET scans can reduce lymph node procedures

AuntMinnie

Negative prostate-specific antigen (PSMA) PET scans can be used to avoid unnecessary pelvic lymph node dissection in certain prostate cancer patients undergoing radical prostatectomies, according to a recent study. While pelvic lymph node dissection (PLND) is the gold standard of nodal staging in men at intermediate risk, it carries its own risks and has no known benefit in this patient subgroup, noted a team of researchers from Hamburg, Germany.

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Surveillance Breast MRI Associated with Lower Risks of Advanced Second Breast Cancers

Diagnostic Imaging

After propensity score matching in a study of over 3,000 women with a personal history of breast cancer, researchers found that surveillance breast MRI facilitated a 59 percent lower risk in advanced presentations of second breast cancers.

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The biggest obstacles facing radiology business managers in 2025

Radiology Business

RBMA President Peter Moffatt discusses declining reimbursement rates, recruiting challenges and the role of artificial intelligence in transforming the industry.

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Improved Patient Monitoring in Healthcare: Shaping the Future of Healthcare Hiring Trends

MRI Network

Advances in patient monitoring, such as wearable devices, remote monitoring systems, and AI-powered analytics, are shifting the possibilities of modern healthcare. The ability to monitor patients remotely is significantly impacting healthcare delivery, resulting in reduced costs and more positive patient outcomes. These trends arebeing studied , highlighting the impact of these transformative patient-monitoring solutions, which will only become more beneficial in the coming years, especially as

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Maximize Your Radiology Center’s Performance With Specialized Scheduling

Patient-centric scheduling can only be achieved through optimized radiology workflows, effective communications between staff and physicians, and, of course, through specialized schedulers. In this guide, we’ll take you through a step-by-step process to transform your radiology center into a high-performance hub of medical imaging.

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PSMA-PET imaging spiked after FDA approval

AuntMinnie

Rates of PET prostate cancer imaging increased rapidly after its approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), according to a study published January 3 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. While rates rose from near zero in early 2021 to nearly 70% in high- and very-high-risk patients by August 2023, however, rates of positive findings were low among patients with intermediate-risk disease, noted lead author Sean Miller, MD, of the Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System in Michig

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Altered brain structure may play a role in eating disorders, MRI data suggest

Health Imaging

Experts recently uncovered evidence suggesting behaviors such as undereating, binging and purging could be owed to anatomical alterations in parts of the brain.

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Epic claims interoperability feature averted over 5.8M duplicative imaging exams in 1 year

Radiology Business

This would amount to between 400,000 and 500,000 unnecessary scans each month, the Verona, Wisconsin-based vendor said in recently published research.

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What Size is a Mobile MRI Trailer?

Atlantis Worldwide

Are you considering adding a Mobile MRI unit to your healthcare facility? Mobile MRI units are installed in trailers and have specific requirements for installation.

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The Employers Guide to Controlling Cancer

About 40% of us will be diagnosed with cancer in our lifetime, and patients are getting younger. At the same time, the cost of treatment continues to rise, with employers spending 8.5% more on cancer care for each employee than they did last year. The best thing employers can do for their employees and business tomorrow is to invest in cancer detection and care today.

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Calif. exemption changes nuclear medicine tech scope of practice

AuntMinnie

The state of California now allows certified nuclear medicine technologists to administer any radiopharmaceuticals for therapeutic purposes. However, an exemption effective January 1 stipulates that a supervisor must be physically near the room or location where the technologist is performing the procedure and capable of providing immediate assistance.

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Abbreviated MRI protocols present suitable alternatives for liver cancer screening

Health Imaging

Ultrasound is routinely used to screen for HCC. However, its utility is limited by numerous factors, including patient body habitus, operator experience and certain liver conditions, all of which contribute to decreases in sensitivity.

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14-hospital Allegheny Health Network selects radiologist as next chief medical officer

Radiology Business

Bethany Casagranda, DO, MBA, has served as chair of AHNs Imaging Institute since 2017, growing the networks radiologist roster from 28 to 124.

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SNMMI Issues New Appropriate Use Criteria for Amyloid PET and Tau PET Imaging

Diagnostic Imaging

The appropriate use criteria (AUC) reflect updates to the 2011 AUC for amyloid PET and new criteria for tau PET in the diagnosis and monitoring of patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).

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Improving Access To & Utilization Of Cancer Screening With Color

Discover how Color's comprehensive care solution is revolutionizing cancer screening adherence and knowledge. Through an in-depth case study, Color's unique approach to comprehensive cancer care has shown significant benefits in increasing screening rates and enhancing patient knowledge. Participants reported a 2-3x increase in adherence to screening guidelines over just 8 weeks, with 84% of participants increasing their familiarity with timing and frequency of cancer screening.

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New criteria released for amyloid and tau PET imaging

AuntMinnie

The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) and the Alzheimers Association have released new appropriate use criteria for brain PET imaging of amyloid and tau pathology related to cognitive impairment and Alzheimers disease. The update is the first revision since the initial guidance for amyloid PET was introduced in 2013, noted the two organizations in a January 8 announcement.

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Clinicians want AI to show its work

Health Imaging

Providers are more likely to trust AI when they understand how it arrives at its conclusions.

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Practice acquisition will create 1 of the largest teleradiology groups in the US

Radiology Business

Phoenix-based OnRad Inc. is acquiring competitor Direct Radiology from Royal Philips for an undisclosed sum, seeking to bolster recruitment and pursue operational efficiencies.

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Study Emphasizes PSMA PET Staging of High-Risk, Hormone Sensitive Prostate Cancer

Diagnostic Imaging

In patients with high-risk, hormone sensitive prostate cancer who had no evidence of metastasis on conventional imaging, PSMA PET revealed polymetastatic disease in 24 percent of patients and M1 disease staging in 46 percent of patients.

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From Prevention to Survivorship: How HR Can Support Employees Facing Cancer Diagnoses

Explore the latest insights from the American Cancer Society's “Cancer Statistics 2024” report, which unveils multiple alarming trends in cancer data. Cancer is on the rise among young adults, and diagnoses for 6 of the 10 most common cancers are escalating. With over 2 million new cancer cases projected in the U.S. this year, employers face increased challenges when it comes to supporting employees.

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Y-90 radioembolization safe in people living with HIV

AuntMinnie

Yttrium-90 (Y-90) radioembolization to treat liver cancer appears safe and effective in people living with HIV, with a recent study finding no significant adverse events in patients as a result of the procedure. The study is the first to assess outcomes of the procedure in people living with HIV, as these patients are often excluded due to immunodeficiency concerns, noted lead author Kartikeya Menon, MD, of Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.

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Infamous kidnapping survivor shares brain scan findings detailing the impact of her trauma

Health Imaging

Elizabeth Smart recently underwent SPECT imaging to see how her traumatic experiences may have affected her brain on a physiological level.

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US Radiology Specialists names 2nd new CEO in less than 1 year

Radiology Business

Caitlin Zulla is taking over the Raleigh, North Carolina-based imaging groups top post after previously serving as CEO of Optum Healths East Region.

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Teleradiology and Breast Imaging: Keys to Facilitating Personalized Service, Efficiency and Equity

Diagnostic Imaging

In a recent interview, Arlene Sussman, M.D., discussed her experience in leading vRads teleradiology breast imaging service, how to foster personalized care in breast cancer screening, utilizing AI to help mitigate daunting worklists and improving access to subspecialty care.

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An HR Leaders Guide: 7 Questions To Ask When Developing Your Cancer Strategy

As HR and Benefits leaders are in the midst of evaluating cancer care solutions and designing their requirements for vendors, it’s key to know what questions to ask to ensure the development of a truly comprehensive strategy: from prevention to diagnosis to treatment to survivorship. Getting to the right answers starts with asking the right questions: How can better access improve engagement?