ACR updates requirements for on-site staff overseeing contrast administration A clinician trained to manage reactions should be on-site at any imaging facilities doing contrast studies to maintain patient safety.Read more about ACR updates requirements for on-site staff overseeing contrast administration
RadNet expects to open 12 new centers in 2024, potentially enter more markets The decision comes amid strong demand for the publicly traded, Los Angeles-based radiology provider’s services. Read more about RadNet expects to open 12 new centers in 2024, potentially enter more markets
DOJ collects $1.9B from healthcare in 2023, with imaging provider making 1 of the biggest payouts Cardiac Imaging Inc. agreed to pay $85 million in October, the largest judgment in the “Laboratory, Pathology, Radiology and Diagnostics" category. Read more about DOJ collects $1.9B from healthcare in 2023, with imaging provider making 1 of the biggest payouts
Missed cancer diagnosis results in $3M judgment for terminal patient Peninsula Imaging told Mary Raver in 2014 that a cancerous growth was benign. She now has 18 months to live.Read more about Missed cancer diagnosis results in $3M judgment for terminal patient
Cardiologists partner with imaging AI specialists to improve care for high-risk heart patients The new collaboration is designed to ensure patients who may face an increased risk of heart disease receive the follow-up care they need.Read more about Cardiologists partner with imaging AI specialists to improve care for high-risk heart patients
Cardiac imaging use is skyrocketing, and radiologists are rising to the challenge Over the course of a decade, the number of CT exams leapt 353% by 2022, while MRI climbed nearly 283%, researchers detailed Wednesday. Read more about Cardiac imaging use is skyrocketing, and radiologists are rising to the challenge
Change Healthcare cyberattack having an ‘alarming’ impact on physician practices, advocates warn HHS Since the issue arose on Feb. 21, providers in radiology and other specialties have experienced “substantial” billing and cash flow disruptions, MGMA reported Wednesday. Read more about Change Healthcare cyberattack having an ‘alarming’ impact on physician practices, advocates warn HHS
Medical imaging vendor Carestream laying off 200-plus employees, closing facility SourceCarestream The decision is due to reduced production volumes, the high cost of site infrastructure and opportunities to streamline shipping. Read more about Medical imaging vendor Carestream laying off 200-plus employees, closing facility
Investor-backed diagnostic imaging provider Affidea scores $216M in growth capital The radiology group executed 14 acquisitions last year, adding 24 new imaging centers to its network for a total of 355. Read more about Investor-backed diagnostic imaging provider Affidea scores $216M in growth capital
Radiology Partners’ restructuring reduces its debt by 20% or $600M, Moody’s estimates That would leave RP’s current obligations at about $2.4 billion, with debt maturities now extended by several years. Read more about Radiology Partners’ restructuring reduces its debt by 20% or $600M, Moody’s estimates
