Melvyn Schreiber, MD, was one of the first radiology residents at the University of Texas Medical Branch and later became chair of the department.

Ronald J. Bienias, MBA, of consulting firm AlixPartners—who is already Akumin’s chief restructuring officer—will serve as interim chief financial officer. 

The alert comes with "negative implications," given heightened danger the company could seek a distressed debt exchange. 

The administration announced Dec. 21 that it is granting providers extra time to submit claims disputes under the No Surprises Act. 

Moving away from a score-based approach saved each radiologist from nearly 11 hours per year spent on such activities, experts wrote in Clinical Imaging. 

“Providing clear guidance on when to order thyroid ultrasounds can help reduce unnecessary healthcare utilization and potential overtreatment," experts wrote. 

Cheri Canon, MD, will officially transition into the role on May 1, replacing retiring anesthesiologist Keith A. (Tony) Jones, MD. 

“The ACR remains concerned about access to IDR for radiology as most imaging claims are less than the finalized administrative fee of $115,” the college said. 

The latest example is the Michigan Institute of Urology, which is teaming with Prostate Centers USA to open IR Centers at MIU on Dec. 27. 

Just one explosion has been reported due to this issue, but the risk is considered severe enough to require a recall.