Radiology's 'popularity surge' | NCQA measure could boost CT use | Same-day imaging follow-ups | Startup Avandra raises $18M

The specialty has seen a “notable rise” in applications among aspiring radiology residents and a corresponding uptick in competitiveness, experts write in Academic Radiology. 

The National Committee for Quality Assurance is taking public comment on the health plan quality metric until March 13. 

“Understanding the disparities in diagnostic breast imaging can facilitate the development of interventions that aim to close gaps," says Marissa B. Lawson, MD. 

The company seeks to “organize the world’s medical images,” serving as a data marketplace for biopharma firms, researchers, physicians and AI companies.  

The duo announced the partnership on Monday, stating that the collaboration marks “a shift in how healthcare institutions approach data.” 

New data suggest the model outperforms publicly available segmentation algorithms.  

In an SEC filing, the insurer argues that requests by investors for more reporting on claims denials may already be satisfied through its regulatory compliance processes. 

The Hartford, Connecticut-based payer filed the complaint in Florida Middle District Court, alleging the actions defrauded it of "tens of millions." 

The agency's “B Reader Program” trains and certifies physicians to classify chest radiographs of workers participating in federal health surveillance programs.