July 2021

New MRI technique may lead to better stroke outcomes: ‘Exciting results will come’ ()
Scoring system helps radiologists assess prostate mpMR image quality ()
Mayo Clinic researchers gain ‘unprecedented’ insight into breast, ovarian cancers ()
Top imaging advocates join initiative pledging equity, diversity in medicine ()
AI software helps radiologists cut unnecessary chest CT scans by 30% ()
One-third of ED visits for ministroke include redundant brain imaging, costing $8.7M in a single year ()
State urges patients to seek 2nd opinions, alleging imaging facility posed ‘serious risk to human health’ ()
FDA awards clearance to first portable PET scanner ()
American College of Radiology links with ophthalmologists to expand AI efforts into eyecare ()
‘New generation’ CT shortens time to surgery for patients with life-threatening stroke ()
Radiologists want ‘immediate’ action to ensure AI is safe, effective in younger patients ()
Race is the most pronounced driver of delays in screening-detected breast cancer diagnosis ()
Radiology practice assembles skilled team to strengthen cybersecurity after data breach ()
85% of radiologists’ head and neck cancer misses are ‘failure to see’ errors ()
Fluorescent imaging agent detects cervical cancer in real time ()
Latest injury verdict against company with ‘defective’ IVC filters brings payouts to $7M ()
Interventional radiologists without fellowship training remain crucial to stroke care access ()
Imaging center operator Akumin taking on $700M in debt to fuel Alliance Healthcare Services acquisition ()
American College of Radiology leads push to extend Medicare pay protections through 2023 ()
Radiologists among millions of healthcare professionals urging for COVID-19 vaccination mandates ()
Interventional radiologists finish 87% of procedures by 5 PM with new workflow ()
Molecular imaging firms teaming up on $8.9M whole-body PET/CT project ()
Hospital names radiology chief; Nobel prizewinning MRI pioneer passes, and more leadership news ()
American Board of Radiology reveals full exam schedule for 2022 ()
‘Urgent’ action needed to address large number of patients receiving alarming CT radiation doses ()
Moody’s upgrades Radiology Partners’ outlook but still sees ‘significant’ risk in Mednax integration ()
Imaging agent targets iron-rich cancer cells, with potential far beyond oncology ()
Bills in both chambers of Congress would protect payment for mammography screenings before age 50 ()
Radiology uniquely positioned to lead successful population health initiatives: 7 top priorities ()
Lawmakers urge CMS to reexamine long-delayed imaging Appropriate Use Criteria program ()
Automated tool labels 120K brain scans in under 30 minutes, holding ‘enormous’ potential for AI ()
Mobile health provider offering at-home X-rays and ultrasounds expands into new states ()
Physicians want Congress to calm ‘deepening alarm’ over 2022 Medicare practice pay cuts ()
Radiologic technologist accused of sexually assaulting patient during CT scan ()
Generalists just as accurate as fellowship-trained radiologists at diagnosing appendicitis on MRI, CT ()
Orthopedic surgeons’ most common reasons for opting not to read radiology reports ()
Ultrasound screening during wellness visits spots abnormalities in 94% of patients ()
Bipartisan bill would bolster Medicare patients’ access to diagnostic imaging agents ()
RSNA launches new program to certify radiologists in artificial intelligence ()
Registration now open for RSNA 2021 in Chicago following COVID-19 hiatus ()
Philips earns FDA breakthrough status for interventional IVC filter removal device ()
CAD-RADS a ‘big step in the right direction’ toward improving outcomes for acute chest pain ()
Private equity-backed Rayus Radiology acquiring 100-rad practice, adding 45 new hospital partners ()
CMS dropping coverage restrictions around PET imaging outside of oncology care ()
CMS launches coverage determination for beta-amyloid PET scans following Alzheimer’s drug approval ()
Virtual radiology consultations during primary care visits help maximize specialty’s value ()
Nearly half of patients liable for secondary imaging interpretation costs—many can’t afford it ()
Physician advocates for change after 36-year-old radiologist sibling’s death by suicide ()
Hospitals dodging imaging price transparency rule could face fines as high as $2M, CMS says ()
Imaging alliance wants CMS policies to encourage adoption, promote access to radiology AI ()
Independent radiology residents more productive on overnights than those in 24-7 attending models ()
New CT patterns provide ‘encouraging view’ of traumatic brain injury outcomes ()
Radiology reporting template bolsters follow-up care for incidental pancreatic findings ()
Coronary CT imaging artificial intelligence firm HeartFlow to go public in $2.4B deal ()
Radiologist running for US Senate falling behind top candidates’ growing cash reserves ()
High-profile $100M mammography trial gains steam, hitting 50,000-participant mark ()
Female physicians order more imaging than men, produce lower mortality rates ()
Medical imaging group calls for PACS security checks amid threat 275M exams remain vulnerable ()
‘Unacceptable’: Ultrasound screening often misses endometrial cancer in Black women ()
Structural MRI shows promise predicting relapse among patients battling opioid addiction ()
‘Startling shift’: 70% of physicians employed by private equity firms or other corporate entities ()
New ultrasound imaging material spots blood clots that may lead to deep vein thrombosis ()
Successful AI in radiology and beyond requires a new standard for legal liability ()
Nearly 40% of radiologists and other doctors working side gigs amid pandemic ()
Chest CT, perfusion imaging spots pulmonary embolism in 25% of hospitalized COVID patients ()
‘This must be countered’: Radiologists launch political fund to stop nonphysician scope-of-practice gains ()
Radiologist-founded imaging lab specializing in artificial intelligence sold for $80M ()
Bullet pierces mobile mammography unit during imaging exam, halting screening event ()
MR elastography a useful gut-check for patients with inflammatory bowel disease ()
CMS Stark Law advisory grants radiology practices more flexibility in structuring their organizations ()
RSNA, other medical imaging groups launch brain tumor artificial intelligence challenge ()
Radiology directed mandates required to curb long-term overuse of CT for pulmonary embolisms ()
Radiologists and other docs label 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule a ‘mixed bag’ ()
Annual MRI surveillance of low-risk prostate cancer drops biopsies while preserving life expectancy ()
Young radiologists must step up to climate change: 7 things to know ()
Rad Partners AI ally raises $66M, Rayus’ latest M&A move, plus more company news ()
New York researchers awarded $1.6M to enhance imaging-driven leg ulcer care ()
Ultrasound is useful for assessing COVID-19 long-haulers, particularly liver problems ()
Alliance Healthcare Services plans to ‘vigorously defend’ against ‘unfounded’ PACS-breach lawsuit ()
Inpatient mammography screening scores high marks from formerly nonadherent patients ()
Liver MR imaging specialist eyes $75M initial public offering on the Nasdaq ()
RSNA’s $30M policy did not insure against COVID-19 cancellation, judge rules ()
Nanox signs agreement to deploy 1,000 medical imaging systems in Africa ()
FDA calls for investigation into Alzheimer’s drug; imaging group maintains amyloid PET is key ()
Is structural racism preventing Black and Latina patients from receiving the best breast cancer care? ()
Screening with MRI, targeted biopsies could potentially cut prostate cancer overdiagnoses in half ()
Echocardiogram add-on predicts patients at risk of developing heart problems from COVID-19 ()
US cybersecurity agency reports critical vulnerabilities in Philips' Vue PACS ()
American College of Radiology ‘disappointed’ with surprise-billing act’s payment methodology ()
Most referring providers fine with radiologists delivering imaging results; some patients remain hesitant ()
Portable MRI-maker Hyperfine to go public as $580M company, plus more radiology vendor news ()
One-third of patients do not receive timely follow-up after their CT lung cancer screening ()
FDA changes course, limiting suggested uses for groundbreaking Alzheimer’s drug ()
Hospital apologizes after erroneous cancer diagnosis left woman without right breast for 9 months ()
Rutgers opens new center for brain imaging focused on diagnosing neurological disorders ()
ACR releases new guidance to help radiologists manage incidental lung findings on CT scans ()
Watchdog recommends extending incidental findings safety net to after-hours service following CT slipup ()
Private equity-backed Rayus Radiology acquiring 3 more imaging centers and a research institute ()
AI calculates fat buildup around the heart from MRI scans in under 3 seconds ()
American Medical Association approves 1st artificial intelligence CPT code specific to radiology ()
Radiology consultation service bolsters department’s value amid COVID-19 shutdowns ()
Radiologists utilize novel CAD-RADS in 95% of coronary CTA reports ()
Enterprise Imaging Data Management: Why Your Strategy Must Include the Cloud ()
‘Leading’ private equity firm invests in one of country’s largest imaging center operators ()
Hybrid imaging detects results missed by CT in patients with deadly pancreatic cancer ()
No Surprises Act could have ‘substantial’ impact on radiology practices, regardless of network status ()
Doctors warn against off-label use of aducanumab amid adverse amyloid imaging findings ()
Jury convicts former imaging center chain CEO in $250M MRI bribe scheme ()
Combining DBT with AI-based support may be key to cost-effective breast screening programs ()
HHS warns more than 275 million medical images are vulnerable due to unsecured PACS ()
FDA announces recall of guidewire component used during angiography procedures ()
Radiologists interpret chest X-rays better with AI than without it ()
Surprise medical billing ban one step closer as Biden administration unveils final rule ()
5 ways radiologists can utilize creative thinking when interpreting exams ()
Radiologists can help drop unnecessary opioid prescriptions with low-cost imaging reporting change ()
ASRT names governance chief; GE Healthcare hires new CEO and more radiology executive news ()
Sectra publishes Annual Report and Sustainability Report for 2020/2021 ()
American College of Radiology underscores opposition to nonphysician imaging interpretation, supervision ()
Oversight agency says nationwide variation in quantitative MRI scanners requires tighter control ()
Radiologists urge practices to grant breast-pumping RVU credits to offset new moms’ productivity losses ()
CDC says mammography screenings declined 87% during initial days of the pandemic ()