The administration announced Dec. 21 that it is granting providers extra time to submit claims disputes under the No Surprises Act. 

Moving away from a score-based approach saved each radiologist from nearly 11 hours per year spent on such activities, experts wrote in Clinical Imaging. 

“Providing clear guidance on when to order thyroid ultrasounds can help reduce unnecessary healthcare utilization and potential overtreatment," experts wrote. 

A new study found no significant differences in mortality based on race or ethnicity once cancer was confirmed.

Cheri Canon, MD, will officially transition into the role on May 1, replacing retiring anesthesiologist Keith A. (Tony) Jones, MD. 

“The ACR remains concerned about access to IDR for radiology as most imaging claims are less than the finalized administrative fee of $115,” the college said. 

The latest example is the Michigan Institute of Urology, which is teaming with Prostate Centers USA to open IR Centers at MIU on Dec. 27. 

RBMA President-elect Pete Moffatt discusses how to contend with challenges such as staff shortages and reimbursement issues.

“Cardiothoracic imaging continues to evolve, fueled by technical innovations such as dynamic chest radiography, digital tomosynthesis and dark-field radiography," one radiologist said.

Himanshu Gupta, MD, says the implementation of FFR-CT at his facility has provided significant value. He and his colleagues are even working to explore additional ways the technology can help them improve patient care.