April 2021

‘Profoundly negative impact’: ACR asks insurer Anthem to reconsider imaging payment restriction ()
Radiology group asks lung cancer screening centers for help persuading insurers to update exam coverage ()
FDA switching to electronic billing for Mammography Quality Standards Act inspections ()
Radiologists, sonographers achieve identical outcomes using first-line ultrasound for appendicitis ()
A blueprint to help confront racial and ethnic disparities in your radiology department ()
Firm raises $80M toward rollout of whole-body scanner 10 times faster than traditional MRI ()
Advanced MRI uncovers neurological insights in patients with Down syndrome ()
Data reveals estimated cancer screening deficit of 9.4 million due to the pandemic ()
Death of a woman who suffered allergic reaction to CT contrast prompts inquiry ()
Doctors stuck at imaging crossroads have new tool to guide CAD decision-making ()
Radiologists ask Congress for $3B to offset looming cuts in Medicare Physician Fee Schedule ()
7 fundraising tips for radiologists from a prolific moneymaker and former Johns Hopkins president ()
Aetna the first national insurer to cover MR imaging-guided treatment for essential tremor ()
Investment firm acquiring majority stake in ‘leading’ private radiology practice for $254M ()
Interventional radiologists leading fewer kidney stone removal procedures ()
Radiology improvement program yields $42M in potential revenue gains ()
Automated tool can help radiologists avoid overlooking wrist fractures on X-ray exams ()
Radiologists miss 24% of interval breast cancers they could have caught on initial screening mammogram ()
Researchers develop a ‘significant breakthrough’ in magnetic resonance imaging ()
‘Partial victory’: Imaging advocates say Humana relenting on some PET/CT payment restrictions ()
ACR launches new digital radiography pilot to standardize radiation dose variation in chest exams ()
Investor-backed home care startup DispatchHealth expands into radiology with recent acquisition ()
COVID-19 vaccine-related imaging tracer uptake may appear weeks after previously thought ()
American College of Radiology updates imaging appropriateness criteria with 13 new topics ()
New advanced PET approach helps surgeons stop epileptic seizures ()
Humana agrees to take second look at panned payment change labeling PET/CT as ‘investigational’ ()
Following FDA report of recent fatalities, society urges providers to continue using ultrasound contrast ()
ACR strengthens focus on AI development through new collaboration with the National Cancer Institute ()
Radiologists can safely revise post-procedural approach to CT-guided lung biopsies ()
The spectacular failure of Amazon’s Haven Healthcare and 4 key takeaways for radiology ()
Heavily consolidated radiology publishing market may give a few key players unequal power ()
Radiologists must play central role in improving the patient experience. Experts offer tips ()
FDA greenlights clinical trials testing novel MRI contrast agent for prostate cancer ()
Simulator helps early career radiologists master imaging appropriateness and other concepts ()
Most radiologists using AI favor ‘home-grown’ algorithms over commercially available tools ()
Health policy experts offer 3 fixes for Medicare’s ‘dysfunctional’ advanced-imaging payment system ()
Nuclear medicine groups announce new registry to bolster prostate cancer imaging with SPECT ()
FDA warns providers after 2 patients die from ultrasound contrast-agent reactions ()
New low-cost ultrasound training tool helps clinicians deliver common joint treatment ()
‘Imperative’ that providers consider cancer survivors for low-dose CT screening, radiologists charge ()
6 tips for radiologist-owned practices to step-up their customer service in the value-based era ()
Bill would bolster coverage of interventional radiology services to help Americans avoid amputations ()
AI tackles ‘very, very complex’ problem—triaging MRI abnormalities ()
Radiologists demand greater transparency from CMS in Merit-Based Incentive Payment System ()
Medical imaging isotope producer Shine finalizes merger with fusion technology specialist ()
Standardized tumor reporting may ensure busy radiologists are front and center during cancer care ()
It’s official: Radiology practice SimonMed inks partnership with New York private equity firm ()
Only 30% of radiologists currently using artificial intelligence as part of their practice ()
Publicly traded radiology operator Akumin adds six imaging centers in $39M deal ()
Canon Medical grabs FDA clearance for deep learning aid to improve cardiac CT ()
Atlanta-based Radiology Group adds docs, 67 new sites of service through recent acquisition ()
Two new molecular imaging and therapy trials are underway ()
Fujifilm ventures deeper into digital pathology with new partnership ()
CT reveals HIV patients living with higher levels of dangerous coronary plaque ()
‘Growing concerns’ over interventional radiologists’ radiation exposure during certain procedures ()
Hospital can’t be held liable after outside radiologist misses left-behind sponges, court rules ()
Imaging operator RadNet notches first FDA clearance for AI mammography assistant ()
FDA adjusts policy for radiology software—ditching PACS for MIMPS ()
American Roentgen Ray Society names new president during annual meeting ()
ACR awards cancer institute national accreditation to perform PET/CT imaging ()
Ziehm Imaging Americas and Carestream Announce Partnership To Distribute the Ziehm Vision RFD ()
Patients still waiting for clearer radiology reports, particularly when it comes to MRI exams ()
Ziehm Imaging Americas and Carestream Announce Partnership To Distribute the Ziehm Vision RFD ()
Private equity firm acquiring one of nation’s largest outpatient imaging providers for $600M ()
Radiologist salaries slide to $413,000 as specialty among those hit hardest by pandemic ()
Imaging implications from federal pause of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine rollout ()
CT-directed strategy boosts IVC filter retrieval rates to 99% among trauma patients ()
Swedish healthcare region replaces IT solution to improve medicalimage management—selects Sectra ()
New imaging agent for chronic diseases earns praise following first in-human trial ()
Radiologists suffered 3% salary dip during pandemic, with overall physician pay holding steady ()
Radiology practices must transform their wellness strategies to foster ‘post-traumatic growth’ after COVID ()
Delivering chest X-rays through glass helps hospital save tens of thousands during pandemic ()
HHS rejects proposal weakening AI oversight that radvocates labeled ‘extraordinarily concerning’ ()
Siemens Healthineers finalizes $16.4B acquisition of Varian Medical Systems ()
New PET agent may ‘revolutionize’ diagnostic workup for numerous diseases ()
How one radiology department leveraged a semi-automated workflow to solve its ‘plain film problem’ ()
The COVID ‘black swan event’ and what radiology can learn from Time magazine’s pandemic pivot ()
Congress members want screws tightened on radiology providers who ignore price transparency rule ()
Lawsuits challenge UnitedHealth’s $13B deal with Change Healthcare, while shareholders give OK ()
Routine lung cancer screening presents new opportunity to predict CVD mortality ()
Radiology provider stands up to Cigna in lawsuit over $400K in denied COVID-19 services ()
PACS problems: Training, complexity, performance hindering average users’ daily workflow ()
Congress averts Medicare cuts set to hit radiologists, sending final bill to president ()
Snoring in children could affect neurological development, brain MR imaging finds ()
‘Long overdue’: Radiology groups urge ABR to allow 12 weeks of medical leave during residency ()
Neuroimaging experts win $3M grant to explore mental illness with 4D brain scanning ()
Lawmakers blast ‘flawed’ CMS reimbursement policy for diagnostic imaging drugs ()
Routine brain imaging should be considered in patients with advanced kidney cancer ()
Siemens Healthineers reportedly exploring sale of $1B ultrasound business ()
Who will be liable in the coming AI age? 4 things for radiologists to know ()
YouTube yanks panel video featuring radiologist Scott Atlas, drawing governor’s ire ()
3 recent FDA clearances for the clinical imaging world ()
American Board of Radiology eyeing fee reductions in 2022, changing name of MOC program ()
ACR launches national imaging registry with big plans to transform radiology research ()
8 tips to help radiologists communicate with patients and physicians ()
Rad Results: The mobile app that connects radiologists with the patient care team ()
Microsoft to acquire radiology vendor Nuance in $19.7B deal ()
Radiology programs leave locums behind, embrace a better staffing solution ()
Q&A: AI will transform radiology—not by replacing radiologists, but by catching their mistakes in real time ()
AI pinpoints 3 multiple sclerosis subtypes using thousands of brain MRI scans ()
Many women willing to pay more for screening MRI, particularly those with dense breasts ()
Radiologists’ public service message underscores need to educate patients on COVID-19 vaccine side effects ()
ABR’s new committee members, Walmart Health executive resigns, and more radiology leadership news ()
ACR, others call on nation’s largest private insurers to update lung cancer screening policies ()
A new career to help radiologists manage imaging data growth: the medical image analyst ()
Privately held startup focused on wireless interventional radiology tech announces launch ()
Routine chest CT exams contain valuable insights into COPD mortality risks ()
Combined imaging technique pushes field closer to standard 5-minute knee MRI exams ()
Radiology Partners adds 6 new practices, but declines to disclose details ()
Radiologists issue ‘call to action’ as ABR explores vacation and family leave limits during residency ()
Aidoc forms strategic alliance with Rad Partners, Hitachi deal finalized, plus more vendor news ()
DBT drops interval breast cancer rates—can it eventually replace digital mammography? ()
American College of Radiology backs bipartisan push to address ‘alarming’ resident physician shortages ()
Amid COVID-19 vaccine rollout, providers may slowly resume ventilation/perfusion lung scans ()
Court rejects imaging giant RadNet’s fight against union organization at handful of facilities ()
Media coverage highlights benefits and overlooks harms of mammography, JAMA authors say ()
Forearm fractures present unique opportunity for radiologists to help break cycle of domestic violence ()
Algorithm’s ‘unexpected’ weakness raises larger concerns about AI’s potential in broader populations ()
New UnitedHealthcare prior authorization restrictions take effect this month, ACR warns ()
4 ‘essential pro tips’ when transitioning into radiology private practice ()
CT data shows high rates of emphysema among marijuana users ()
Asking these 4 questions can help molecular imaging experts spot breakthrough AI tools ()
Nanox scores FDA clearance for single-source X-ray technology ()
Nanox earns FDA clearance for its novel digital X-ray machine ()
Fast breast MRI ready for clinical use following shorter read times, accurate cancer detection ()
New guide helps clinicians better diagnose coronary artery disease using PET myocardial blood flow ()
Radiology, other multispecialty groups urge caution with GBCAs during interventional pain procedures ()
Rise in aggressive breast cancer among women under 40 may warrant public health attention ()