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Medical societies representing all three specialties shared their official response to the independent dispute resolution, or IDR, final rule on May 29. 

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SIR on May 28 announced it supports the Radiology Outpatient Ordering Transmission, or ROOT, Act, joining the American College of Radiology

UC opens new MRI research center

University leaders, clinicians and industry partners recently gathered to celebrate the opening of the Imaging Research & Development Center on UC’s medical campus.

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The organization intends to provide specialty-specific education, professional development and advocacy for physician associates working across radiology subspecialties. 

Medicare physician fee schedule final rule 2026.

"This rule does not address the core issues driving dysfunction in the NSA process,” Radiology Associates of North Texas said May 28. 

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The Amsterdam-based imaging manufacturer said it will utilize beloved animated characters and stories as part of the Philips Ambient Experience. 

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Black and Hispanic individuals—known to be at greater risk of developing the degenerative disease—are significantly less likely than others to show Alzheimer’s pathology on brain scans, according to new research. 

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The funds will fuel a four-year project to develop ultrasound technology that could improve the visualization of blood vessels deep in the body.

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The insurer (also known as Elevance) first launched its new “nonparticipating care providers” policy across 11 states beginning on Jan. 1, drawing widespread criticism. 

The organization has grown significantly in recent years, and like similar imaging groups, faced mounting challenges in automating core front-office functions, verifying insurance benefits and helping staff struggling to keeping up with it all.

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In particular, rads working in breast imaging and pediatrics appear to notch the lowest rates of career advancement, experts write in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology

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David M. Cutler, PhD, a noted researcher and professor, shared his thoughts on the specialty in an editorial published by JAMA Health Forum

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The Acist Pro Diagnostic System provides real-time contrast tracking, customizable presets and on-screen troubleshooting.

The company keeps gaining momentum thanks to the success of its AI-powered imaging software. 

The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology visited Capitol Hill to advocate for a variety of issues. Cardiovascular Business spoke to the group's president to learn more.