The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) and American College of Nuclear Medicine (ACNM) have submitted a letter to CMS in response to the 2019 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (HOPPS) proposed rule, sharing both recommendations and concerns with the agency. The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) and American College of Nuclear Medicine (ACNM) have submitted a letter to CMS in response to the 2019 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (HOPPS) proposed rule, sharing both recommendations and concerns with the agency. | | |
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Abdominal aortic calcification is a strong predictor of future adverse cardiovascular events, including heart attacks, according to a new study published in Radiology. Abdominal aortic calcification is a strong predictor of future adverse cardiovascular events, including heart attacks, according to a new study published in Radiology. | | |
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The American College of Radiology (ACR) has released three new and nine revised topics to the ACR Appropriateness Criteria. The American College of Radiology (ACR) has released three new and nine revised topics to the ACR Appropriateness Criteria. | | |
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A Carestream digital x-ray system has been installed at the Italian-French Concordia station in Antarctica, on a 10,500-foot mountain 620 miles from the coast. A Carestream digital x-ray system has been installed at the Italian-French Concordia station in Antarctica, on a 10,500-foot mountain 620 miles from the coast. | | |
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Cardiac chamber enlargement can be identified with high specificity and reasonable sensitivity on axial chest CT images by use of gender-specific measurement thresholds, according to new research published in the American Journal of Roentgenology. Cardiac chamber enlargement can be identified with high specificity and reasonable sensitivity on axial chest CT images by use of gender-specific measurement thresholds, according to new research published in the American Journal of Roentgenology. | | |
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The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) has issued a statement in support of the recently introduced Medicare Diagnostic Radiopharmaceutical Payment Equity Act of 2018 (HR 6948). The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) has issued a statement in support of the recently introduced Medicare Diagnostic Radiopharmaceutical Payment Equity Act of 2018 (HR 6948). | | |
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The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Foundation named 51 recipients of the 2018 Advancing Your Profession: Education and Professional Growth Grants program. The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Foundation named 51 recipients of the 2018 Advancing Your Profession: Education and Professional Growth Grants program. | | |
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Kheiron Medical Technologies (Kheiron) has received CE certification for its new artificial intelligence (AI)-based breast screening software, making it the first U.K. company to receive such a designation for deep learning software in radiology. Kheiron Medical Technologies (Kheiron) has received CE certification for its new artificial intelligence (AI)-based breast screening software, making it the first U.K. company to receive such a designation for deep learning software in radiology. | | |
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Radiology Partners announced this week it has entered into a new partnership with Jacksonville, Florida-based Mori, Bean & Brooks (MBB). Radiology Partners announced this week it has entered into a new partnership with Jacksonville, Florida-based Mori, Bean & Brooks (MBB). | | |
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The National Health Insurance Administration Ministry of Health and Welfare (NHIA) in Taiwan marked a wastage of more than $55 million (NT$1.7 billion) in imaging-related medical resources. Thousands of patients did not arrive to their follow-up appointments to collect and discuss MRI or CT scan findings. Additionally, many patients received repeat scans at different facilities. The National Health Insurance Administration Ministry of Health and Welfare (NHIA) in Taiwan marked a wastage of more than $55 million (NT$1.7 billion) in imaging-related medical resources. Thousands of patients did not arrive to their follow-up appointments to collect and discuss MRI or CT scan findings. Additionally, many patients received repeat scans at different facilities. | | |
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