ACR is concerned such a scenario would result in delayed and highly variable coverage determinations across the U.S. 

Nearly 18% of patients receive follow-up imaging or invasive procedures despite negative findings on lung cancer screening CT. 

The Linköping, Sweden-based company did not name the customer, but said the hospital group serves a “multi-million strong” patient community. 

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A team of specialists tracked CT utilization before, during and after the 2022 shortage, sharing its findings in the American Journal of Neuroradiology.

Serious discrepancies between preliminary imaging reads and final radiology reports are at risk of accumulating when the prelims are rendered during overnight hours. 

The disparity appeared concentrated among white, privately insured, higher income, and middle aged (50-79 year-old) men. 

Arash Padidar, MD, is facing seven felony counts, including unlawful use of personal information and issuing prescriptions without a legitimate medical purpose. 

Connexia aims to address growing demand for outpatient imaging, along with shifting desires from some radiologists, USRS said.