September 2016

ACOs increase screening mammography across the country
Do image-rich radiology reports create value?
ED providers lack knowledge about patient rad dose
Concussion-sensing device receives FDA market approval
Imaging specialist named first director of MSU’s Institute for Quantitative Health Science and Engineering
Rage against the machine? Not so fast, radiologists
Carestream gets renewed government contract for viewing software
Trying to CT scan every animal? Sounds fishy
2 of every 3 people worldwide lack basic imaging services
Former OSU radiologist receives $100,000 settlement for alleged age discrimination, harassment
Could luminescence breakthrough improve medical imaging?
Updated templates help imaging center improve breast MRI report quality
Catching CTE: Blood tests may provide alternative for diagnosis
Researchers work to streamline molybdenum production
What is a radiologist visit worth? 3 takeaways from a new patient survey
AHRA Fall Conference: 3 competencies that help imaging leaders get things done
GE Healthcare partners with cloud imaging provider
Save money, patient dose by keeping radiologists in the loop
MRI during first trimester does not pose risk to mother, fetus
Q&A: Christie D. James on what attendees can expect to see at the RBMA 2016 Fall Educational Conference
US isotope manufacturer takes step toward production
Brown Univ finds serious lack of advanced cardio imaging training
Friendly reminder: MRI is really cool
ACOs could have specific effects on radiology departments
Imaging providers on Vancouver Island continue to struggle
Brain wave recordings could relieve migraine, hypertension
Radiologists may face greater exposure than first thought: 3 ways to reduce occupational dose
Patients with pacemakers and cardiac defibrillators undergoing I.5-T MRI exams: Is it safe?
Radiologist or mind reader? MRI spots emotions in human brain
Point-of-care reference material increases ED compliance with societal guidelines
Disposable colonoscope receives FDA 501(k) clearance
NMHS, MedQuest Associates team up to manage Tupelo-based facility
Radiology Partners leverages physician expertise with leadership boards
RBMA raising money for Louisiana residents affected by flooding
Is this the end? Machine learning and 2 other threats to radiology’s future
3 key takeaways from David C. Kushner’s ACR presidential address
Neutron Therapeutics, Finnish hospital group partner to offer nuclear cancer treatment
Breast oncologists can turn off the magnets during follow-ups
Radiologist named new senior medical advisor of HistoSonics
Video training is useful in pediatric ultrasound
Study Shows Web-Based Tutorials Are an Effective Tool for Teaching Technical Skills in Pediatric Ultrasound
Reactor shutdown may lead to Mo-99 shortage
Varian Medical Systems receives FDA approval for single imaging platform
Iowa rad provides insight into best practices at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Q&A: Weill Cornell Medicine physician talks HIFU technology, treating essential tremor
Zimmer Biomet acquires Clinical Graphics, adds 3D range-of-motion platform for hip treatments
Affordable anthropomorphic phantoms: Pipe dream or a reality?
ACR stands with Ways and Means on CMS's proposed screening cuts
Harvard Medical School launches Library of Evidence to help clinicians order imaging exams
While peer-review systems lack efficiency, QA databases can have big impact
Radiologist develops app for helping doctors respond to in-flight emergencies
With $6 million in funding, DICOM Grid becomes Ambra Health
Conserus Workflow Intelligence: providing continuous improvement in a variety of ways
How can Imaging departments stay relevant and align themselves with hospital goals? And how can workflow optimization help?
Alberta Health Services uses blind peer review to drive improved patient outcomes
ROS, Medic Vision reach deal for selling rights to CT equipment
AHRA wants CMS to clarify, change some modifier codes, appropriate use regulations in proposed 2017 rules
NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes Adds Regulatory Affairs and Engineering Leaders to its Management Team
Q&A: USC Radiology Chair Ed Grant talks savings with contrast-enhanced ultrasound
Radiology call center reduces ED visits, makes primary care physicians happy
Q&A: Laurie Fenton Ambrose on fighting CMS reimbursement cuts through ‘power in numbers’
iCAD Announces Management Transition
MRI key to distinguishing multiple sclerosis from its many mimics
Iterative reconstruction (IR) algorithms can reduce radiation dose for young patients
Laurel Bridge Software partners with radiology consortium
Philips Healthcare selects Medic Vision’s FDA-cleared XR-29 solution for use with its CT and PET/CT scanners
Philips Healthcare selects Medic Vision's FDA-cleared XR-29 solution for use with its CT and PET/CT scanners
NH sets Rad. Tech licensing in stone
One-stop breast clinic provides timely care to worried patients
US Nuclear acquires Electronic Control Concepts
Radiology Partners Launches Physician Boards to Drive Input Across Key National Practice Functions
3 ways to reduce overuse injury in sonographers
Improve Management Strategies at ACR-RBMA Practice Leaders Forum
Advocacy groups, healthcare providers urge CMS to change course on LDCT reimbursement cuts
Radiologists should emphasize healthy habits to cancer patients
CT is sufficient for certain lung cancer follow-ups
The rise in low-value imaging services—and how to reduce them
MRI scans show dogs can understand human—sort of
Imaging pregnant patients: 3 key takeaways from a recent survey
Detroit healthcare group improves radiotherapy capabilities
One step closer to in-vivo CTE diagnosis