Last month, the Department of Commerce launched an investigation into the importing of such items, seeking to determine the impact on national security.
Authorities granted 510(k) clearance for Brain Health in late September, with the Los Angeles-based imaging center operator touting the decision Tuesday.
ACR’s board has chosen Hedvig Hricak, MD, PhD, and Debra Monticciolo, MD, as its next honorees, who will be recognized at the organization’s 2026 annual meeting in May.
It is estimated that less than 20% of eligible patients in the U.S. adhere to LCS recommendations, despite numerous studies highlighting the exam’s effectiveness.
The update eliminates the requirement for a physician to be on-site and now allows techs to perform venipuncture and conduct contrast administration under remote supervision.
Six years ago, two radiologists with dissimilar backgrounds and divergent clinical interests put their heads together and launched a new practice. One physician was an academic subspecialized in musculoskeletal reads. The other, a private practitioner, concentrated on oncologic imaging. That’s how Transparent Imaging was born, powered by Konica Minolta.
In a private dining room in Miami, something unusual is happening. Leaders from competing imaging centers are openly discussing their best practices—even sharing vendor recommendations and operational strategies that have doubled their volumes while cutting costs in half.
A growing number of private insurers are now covering these advanced technologies. Roosha Parikh, MD, told Cardiovascular Business that the hard work of SCCT and other groups has helped make this happen.
Researchers used AI-enabled software developed by Cleerly to evaluate the CCTA results of more than 6,000 patients. The software was consistently effective, identifying patients who may face an increased risk of poor outcomes.
