Prominent radiology practice accused of refusing imaging services to wheelchair user The dispute dates to August, when Suzanne Garraffa first contacted Connecticut-based Jefferson Radiology seeking X-rays. Read more about Prominent radiology practice accused of refusing imaging services to wheelchair user
Facility diverts stroke and trauma patients amid cyberattack on large radiology practice Hackers have reportedly hit Minnesota-based Consulting Radiologists Ltd., temporarily knocking out the organization’s phone lines. Read more about Facility diverts stroke and trauma patients amid cyberattack on large radiology practice
Imaging group thrilled with new CPT codes for MBFR measurements The Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance applauded two new CPT Category III codes for myocardial blood flow reserve (MBFR) assessments.Read more about Imaging group thrilled with new CPT codes for MBFR measurements
American College of Radiology asks CMS to permanently allow remote supervision of diagnostic tests The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services started allowing this perk in 2020 amid the pandemic, but it is slated to go away by the end of 2024. Read more about American College of Radiology asks CMS to permanently allow remote supervision of diagnostic tests
RadNet launching career training program to address technologist shortages Dubbed “ImagingWorks,” the initiative is privately funded by the family trust of CEO Howard Berger, MD, and his wife, Karen. Read more about RadNet launching career training program to address technologist shortages
Radiology AI developer Deepc acquires Osimis image management platform The integration brings artificial intelligence to an image management service used for patient care and clinical trials.Read more about Radiology AI developer Deepc acquires Osimis image management platform
Radiology Partners leader to the specialty: ‘Keep your spears pointed outwards’ Gavin Slethaug, MD Gavin Slethaug, MD, shared his thoughts on private equity and other topics in a YouTube video posted by the nation’s largest radiology practice. Read more about Radiology Partners leader to the specialty: ‘Keep your spears pointed outwards’
Physician congressman hopes to address ‘appalling’ inaction on Medicare pay fix by March Photo by Karolina Grabowska via Pexels Rep. Larry Bucshon, MD, R-Ind, spoke during the American Medical Association’s National Advocacy Conference, which took place from Feb. 12-14 in Washington. Read more about Physician congressman hopes to address ‘appalling’ inaction on Medicare pay fix by March
‘MRI’ is the most-searched medical term among patients seeking cost information “CT scan” was the third most-searched term among healthcare consumers, and “ultrasound” was No. 4, according to Fair Health. Read more about ‘MRI’ is the most-searched medical term among patients seeking cost information
Access isn’t enough; other unmet needs keeping patients from using screening mammography Patients with such impediments also are more likely to present to practices with late-stage disease, experts detailed in JAMA Network Open. Read more about Access isn’t enough; other unmet needs keeping patients from using screening mammography
