Summa Health said the change will take effect Sept. 1, with the two-hospital network ceasing scheduling of appointments for this consumer segment.

The breast imaging group is launching two locations in Texas and marking its first foray into the Raleigh metro area, with more on the way in North Carolina. 

Radiation oncologists and other specialists wore the devices for six months at two pilot institutions, with promising initial results. 

Effective Feb. 1, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina is no longer issuing separate payment for 3D rendering of imaging services (covered by CPT codes 76376 and 76377). 

"Jane Doe,” who is under 18, and legal representatives claim Radiology Associates of Richmond failed to safeguard private health information. 

North Carolina-based Eastern Radiologists announced the move on Tuesday, marking the 46th practice to join SR and eighth in the Tar Heel State. 

Cancer is by far the most commonly overlooked diagnosis at 45%, followed by infections (14%), vascular issues (7%) and cardiac concerns, according to new research. 

The agency recently issued a frequently asked questions fact sheet about the WISeR model days after House Democrats expressed concern about the initiative. 

“Some radiologists harbor deepening concerns about these trends, including moral distress," two members of the specialty write in JACR. 

“We need a common understanding of what is happening out there. As it stands now, we don’t have fundamental terms defined that are necessary to make informed plans and decisions," one rad says. 

Experts are suggesting three solutions to address low-value thyroid imaging orders, including clinical decision support and education. 

The two recently convened a panel of multidisciplinary stakeholders to discuss this issue, including radiologists, technologists, informaticists and physicists. 

Hiring managers made 76 requests for rads with AMN Healthcare in 2024-25, up nearly 25% from the 61 seen the previous year. 

Dahl Memorial Healthcare, Ekalaka, Montana, can now offer computed tomography for a broader range of hours including evenings and weekends without paying for “costly” temps. 
 

In 2024, the average radiologist saw their compensation climb about 7.5%, up to $571,749, behind only pediatric nephrology (15.6%), preventive medicine (10%), and pediatrics/general medicine (8.5%).  

Kansas City Urology Care is the latest to expand into interventional care, partnering with IR Centers to open its new facility. 

Radiology and other specialties have expressed concern in recent years that inadequate payment rates could push practices to close or stop accepting the federal payment plan for seniors.