| Today's News and Trends | As the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to grow in radiology, the specialty must come together to re-examine its ethics and code of behavior, according to a new commentary published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology. As the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to grow in radiology, the specialty must come together to re-examine its ethics and code of behavior, according to a new commentary published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology. | | |
| The lack of a structured reporting system for imaging technologists could be threatening the readability of studies in the field, a team of U.K. researchers reported this month in Radiography. But some argue a more rigid format would distract from the cognitive processes that make radiology reports so valuable in the first place. The lack of a structured reporting system for imaging technologists could be threatening the readability of studies in the field, a team of U.K. researchers reported this month in Radiography. But some argue a more rigid format would distract from the cognitive processes that make radiology reports so valuable in the first place. | | |
| Secondary interpretations of diagnostic imaging examinations have increased significantly among Medicare beneficiaries, according to a new study published by the Journal of the American College of Radiology. The authors also noted that denial rates for these secondary interpretations are “uniformly low.” Secondary interpretations of diagnostic imaging examinations have increased significantly among Medicare beneficiaries, according to a new study published by the Journal of the American College of Radiology. The authors also noted that denial rates for these secondary interpretations are “uniformly low.” | | |
| Implementation of breast cancer screening recommendations published by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has been delayed by various pieces of legislation since they were first finalized. Now, the House Appropriations Committee has approved draft legislation that would extend the current delay in implementation by another year, all the way to Jan. 1, 2021. Implementation of breast cancer screening recommendations published by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has been delayed by various pieces of legislation since they were first finalized. Now, the House Appropriations Committee has approved draft legislation that would extend the current delay in implementation by another year, all the way to Jan. 1, 2021. | | |
| Death rates from liver cancer in the United States increased 43 percent from 2000 to 2016, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). What should radiologists take away from this finding? Death rates from liver cancer in the United States increased 43 percent from 2000 to 2016, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). What should radiologists take away from this finding? | | |
| A Yale-led effort to implement a self-sustaining interventional radiology (IR) program in Tanzania will send dozens of physicians, nurses and technologists to the country each year to train radiology residents and lay the groundwork for a competency-based IR curriculum. A Yale-led effort to implement a self-sustaining interventional radiology (IR) program in Tanzania will send dozens of physicians, nurses and technologists to the country each year to train radiology residents and lay the groundwork for a competency-based IR curriculum. | | |
| A more direct approach to exam reminders might boost colorectal cancer screening rates across the country, according to a University of North Carolina Lineberger team who found mailing patients screening kits improved testing rates over traditional reminder methods. A more direct approach to exam reminders might boost colorectal cancer screening rates across the country, according to a University of North Carolina Lineberger team who found mailing patients screening kits improved testing rates over traditional reminder methods. | | |
| The Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS) has received a donation from the Sagicor Foundation that is expected to greatly improve patient care and save the group approximately $3 million each year: a new PACS. The Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS) has received a donation from the Sagicor Foundation that is expected to greatly improve patient care and save the group approximately $3 million each year: a new PACS. | | |
| 2018 has been an especially busy year for imaging leaders, with technology evolving at a rapid rate and healthcare policies continuing to change with the times. At AHRA 2018 in Orlando, many of those leaders will once again unite to share ideas, learn, network and have a little bit of fun. AHRA’s president, Angelic Bush, spoke with RBJ about some of the biggest trends in radiology right now and what she and her colleagues have planned for the big show in Orlando. 2018 has been an especially busy year for imaging leaders, with technology evolving at a rapid rate and healthcare policies continuing to change with the times. At AHRA 2018 in Orlando, many of those leaders will once again unite to share ideas, learn, network and have a little bit of fun. AHRA’s president, Angelic Bush, spoke with RBJ about some of the biggest trends in radiology right now and what she and her colleagues have planned for the big show in Orlando. | | |
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