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Medicare is finalizing a controversial “efficiency adjustment” and cuts related to practice expenses—both opposed by imaging groups earlier this year. 

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About 60% of those experiencing delays said they’ve struggled to find doctors who accept Medicare, the Radiology Business Management Association reports. 

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Cardiologists recorded the biggest overall uptick in claims at roughly 185%, according to research published Thursday in the Journal of the American College of Radiology. 

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The Salt Lake City-headquartered nonprofit is buying Steinberg Diagnostic Medical Imaging for an undisclosed sum, with the integration taking place sometime after Jan. 1. 

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The American Medical Association also recently held a webinar about WISeR to share key details with physicians. 

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Hillsdale Hospital has entered an agreement with Kalamazoo, Michigan-based Premier Radiology, with the new arrangement starting Oct. 21. 

Sirona Medical

The product will become available to certain users as early as next week, according to a news release on its recent approval. 

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With patients gaining access to imaging reports earlier than ever, it's critical they have access to large language models that can accurately summarize the results. 

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A news release indicates the suspensions are due to breast images not meeting the college's clinical quality standards. 

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Radiologists who experienced a practice closure are more likely to operate as subspecialists afterward, according to new Neiman research.  

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Meanwhile, the Amsterdam-based imaging giant said it has already taken action to begin correcting these issues. 

Suhny Abbara

The society's board has selected Suhny Abbara, MD, to take on the prestigious title in January following an “extensive” international search. 

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