10 trends to watch in diagnostic imaging
Radiology Business
MAY 26, 2023
“To achieve organizational objectives in an ever-evolving landscape, imaging providers must develop strategies to meet increased demand for services,” Sg2 experts advised.
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The Radiologist Shortage is Here
Ben White
MAY 9, 2023
It should go without saying, but I’ll say it anyway: these are my opinions, formed from the combination of my biases, my experience as a radiologist since beginning residency 10 years ago, and my many conversations with radiologists across the country. You don’t have to agree with me. Not Enough and No Help Coming For today’s needs and today’s technology, we have simply produced far too few radiologists.
Complexity of radiology exams has skyrocketed
AuntMinnie
DECEMBER 8, 2023
The complexity of radiology exams should be considered a driving force over numbers of exams when estimating radiology workloads, according to research presented November 29 at RSNA 2023 in Chicago. In a study at a tertiary imaging center in Sweden, investigators found that the data in CT and MRI studies for radiologists to interpret increased up to six times between 2009 and 2022, while the numbers of exams “only doubled,” said Tomas Bjerner, MD, PhD, of Linkoping University.
Can AI Improve Detection of Extraprostatic Extension on MRI?
Diagnostic Imaging
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Utilizing a deep learning-based AI algorithm to differentiate between diagnostic and non-diagnostic quality of prostate MRI facilitated a 10 percent higher specificity rate for diagnosing extraprostatic extension on multiparametric MRI, according to research presented at the recent RSNA conference.
Maximize Your Radiology Center’s Performance With Specialized Scheduling
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The impact of Medicare payment cuts on radiology and patient care access
Radiology Business
DECEMBER 6, 2023
RBMA President Kit Crancer said continued cuts will result in Medicare patients losing access to care when health systems and providers determine it is no longer economical.
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Podcast: Why medical students should choose radiology
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Loss of autonomy a top concern among physicians working for private equity or other corporate owners
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DECEMBER 6, 2023
Another two-thirds of physicians reported having little or no involvement in practice management policies, according to a survey conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago.
National Lung Cancer Screening Day Planned by American Cancer Society National Lung Cancer Rounddtable, Industry Partners
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Top 3 Medical Imaging Insights from RSNA 2023
Everything Rad
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Reading Time: 6 minutes read AI tools to put to work today; and strategies to address staffing issues and operational costs. This year’s annual Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) conference came at what felt like a pivotal moment in the medical imaging world. After three years primarily defined by the pandemic and its aftershocks, we are solidly in the post-pandemic phase.
Radiology Partners Enters the Lending Business
Ben White
DECEMBER 18, 2023
This month credit agency Moody’s downgraded Radiology Partners again (surprising exactly no one): the first (and smallest) of its large debt obligations is due in 2024, they currently owe 10x their earnings, and they can only service these debt obligations through refinancing, which is challenging in the current market even before you consider the potentially tenous state of RP’s acquired practices when they reach their 5-year vesting window.
Congratulations, UCSF Radiology Residency Class of 2023!
UCSF Biomedical Imaging
JUNE 15, 2023
The UC San Francisco Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging would like to thank our outstanding radiology residents for their dedication, focus and outstanding work over the past four years. We are proud of all that they have accomplished as residents and look forward to their contributions in the coming year.
Study: Regular Mammography Screening Reduces Breast Cancer Mortality Risk by More than 70 Percent
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Consistent adherence to the five most recent mammography screenings prior to a breast cancer diagnosis reduced breast cancer death risk by 72 percent in comparison to women who did not have the mammography screening, according to new research findings presented at the annual Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) conference.
AI Center Funds 5 Pilot Projects to Support Aging, Alzheimer’s Care
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Five pilot projects dedicated to the use of artificial intelligence to enhance the aging process received $250,000 each from MassAITC.
Clinical Conundrum: Should a Troponin Routinely be Ordered in Patients with SVT?
REBEL EM
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Researchers offer hypothesis for long COVID brain fog
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More cases of breast cancer detected with the help of AI
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White House announces plan to scrutinize private equity ownership in healthcare
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The administration said it is launching a cross-government public inquiry into “corporate greed" in medicine, with roll-up acquisitions one area of focus.
Assessing the Impact of Radiology Workforce Shortages in Rural Communities
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In an interview at the recent RSNA conference, Catherine Everett, M.D., shared her perspective on the radiology workforce shortage, offered insights on recruiting radiologists to rural areas and emphasized the urgency of bolstering access to radiologists and other health-care professionals for at-risk communities.
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Artificial intelligence (AI) assessments of chest X-rays identified 28 percent of a 17,000 plus cohort of never-smokers as being at high-risk for lung cancer, according to research to be presented at the annual Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) conference next week.
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Emerging MRI and PET Research Reveals Link Between Visceral Abdominal Fat and Early Signs of Alzheimer's Disease
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While calling for a universal digital mammography assessment by the age of 25, the American College of Radiology (ACR) emphasized that ascertaining screening needs prior to the age of 40 is particularly important in high-risk populations such as Black women, who are 42 percent more likely to die from breast cancer in comparison to non-Hispanic White women.
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Diagnostic Imaging
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In a recent interview, Alexander Rau, M.D., discussed emerging research, presented at the recent RSNA conference, that shows the capability of diffusion microstructural imaging to differentiate subtle shifts in microstructural gray matter associated with common symptomatology of long Covid.
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Diagnostic Imaging
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