How Massachusetts General increased outpatient MRI time slot capacity by 50% Amid increasing volumes, the Boston institution in 2019 started designing a new standalone facility utilizing new designs and processes to serve more patients. Read more about How Massachusetts General increased outpatient MRI time slot capacity by 50%
Hospital system-radiology group partnership ends after 40 years Southeast Radiology Ltd. recently terminated its partnership with Crozer Health in Upland, Pennsylvania, according to a recently published report. Read more about Hospital system-radiology group partnership ends after 40 years
Rayus Radiology launches whole-body MRI service in Seattle, SimonMed expands, RadNet touts legislation, plus more company news Also, Envision names new general counsel, RBMA recognizes imaging leaders, practice experiences data breach, an $857M merger deal Down Under and more. Read more about Rayus Radiology launches whole-body MRI service in Seattle, SimonMed expands, RadNet touts legislation, plus more company news
Volume of interventional radiology procedures performed by nurse practitioners surges 143% Image courtesy of Royal Philips. Physician assistants also handled a growing share of treatments, with their tally increasing nearly 67% between 2010 and 2021. Read more about Volume of interventional radiology procedures performed by nurse practitioners surges 143%
Mammography Positioning Improvement Collaborative records dramatic gains in breast image quality Poor patient positioning can lead to undetected cancer cases and increased costs due to the need for repeat exams, experts detailed in JACR. Read more about Mammography Positioning Improvement Collaborative records dramatic gains in breast image quality
Radiologists, thoracic surgeons urge CMS to make millions more eligible for lung cancer screening Enacting the requested modifications would make about 5 million more Americans eligible for LCS while saving about 21% more lives. Read more about Radiologists, thoracic surgeons urge CMS to make millions more eligible for lung cancer screening
Private equity-backed I-MED, Australia’s largest imaging provider, enters US with teleradiology acquisition The company is acquiring San Diego-based StatRad, which employs 90-plus radiologists in the States, reading for hundreds of clients every day. Read more about Private equity-backed I-MED, Australia’s largest imaging provider, enters US with teleradiology acquisition
Interventional radiology vendor Merit Medical announces $105M acquisition Merit Medical Systems CEO Fred P. Lampropoulos Based in South Jordan, Utah, the company is purchasing rights to the EsophyX Z+ device from EndoGastric Solutions, adding $30M in annual revenue. Read more about Interventional radiology vendor Merit Medical announces $105M acquisition
Cindy Crawford-backed startup Prenuvo launches clinical trial to assess impact of whole-body MRI Prenuvo MRI Led by radiologist Yosef Chodakiewitz, MD, Project Hercules aims to enroll 100,000 adults, with a focus on medically underserved populations. Read more about Cindy Crawford-backed startup Prenuvo launches clinical trial to assess impact of whole-body MRI
Image-interpretation market scoreboard: Radiologists 72%, others 28% Photo by Ray Shrewsberry via Unsplash Radiologists interpret almost all imaging studies generated in hospital settings for indications other than cardiac concerns. Read more about Image-interpretation market scoreboard: Radiologists 72%, others 28%
