May 2020

San Francisco startup dealing in cloud-based AI imaging technology raises $28M
COVID-19 pandemic pushes back Fujifilm’s $1.6B purchase of rival Hitachi’s imaging line
5 tips for helping relieve COVID-related burnout and PTSD among radiology team members
GE scores FDA clearance for tool that speeds up MRI scan times to help tackle backlog
Radiology provider Envision Healthcare says it’s delivered 130,000 virtual visits since the pandemic started
FDA clears software that analyzes lung function in COVID patients from single x-ray
Tackling imaging, surgery backlog could take ‘six months or more,’ hospital leader predicts
Pandemic may produce ‘surge’ of private equity purchases in medicine, radiology expert warns
115-year-old Virginia imaging practice joins Strategic Radiology’s growing coalition
Prominent US healthcare provider Sanford Health expands its Sectra Enterprise Imaging Solution
Why the pandemic may be hitting female radiologists harder, and how hospitals and practices can counter
FDA clears ‘world’s first’ ultrawide-bore MR for imaging obese or claustrophobic patients
Another COVID conference casualty: RSNA 2020 is going virtual
Radiologists’ public reporting of efficiency measures has produced ‘notable’ drops in unnecessary CT imaging
Go slow, avoid urge to ease safety measures when resuming elective imaging, experts advise
Company touts novice-guided ultrasound system to remotely monitor COVID-19 patients
Hospital giants launch ad blitz aimed at addressing ‘silent sub-epidemic’ of delayed care
How one radiology department is fostering inclusion during the pandemic in 5 marginalized groups
Radiologists earn 81% of their potential bonus on average, more than most physicians
American College of Radiology challenges secrecy, ‘power imbalance’ wielded by ABR
Outpatient imaging suffers massive declines at mega hospital system located in COVID epicenter
Justice Department joins lawsuit accusing radiology practice of delivering contrast imaging without supervision
United Healthcare will now reimburse for coronary CT angiography as ‘first line’ test
Lessons learned after radiology department systematically reschedules 30,000 imaging studies
One state’s hospitals saw $650M drop in revenue, with radiology cancellations a key factor
Pandemic-induced economic recession will likely hinder radiologist recruitment for years
Machine learning uses imaging to predict heart damage in COVID-19 patients
COVID’s positive side: Collegiality and public awareness up in radiology, expert says
COVID-19 hit radiology hard, but a rebound appears to be underway
Artificial intelligence-based imaging reconstruction may lead to incorrect diagnoses, experts caution
Hospital system opens ‘first of its kind’ center offering imaging to COVID survivors
Radiology practice launches marketing campaign to attract patients as it reopens locations
ACR says policy change will cost imaging field $10B without congressional action
Publicly traded radiology provider Akumin lays off staff, cuts pay to survive crisis
Radiologists’ $427K salary places specialty in top 5, though COVID may take a bite
Radiology Partners establishes employee relief fund that’s already raised nearly $1.8M
Stroke care during a pandemic: vRad medical director talks COVID-19, patient anxiety and more
Lawmakers want standardized safety regulations before granting providers immunity from coronavirus lawsuits
FDA grants Philips ‘industry first’ clearance to use ultrasound for COVID cardiac, lung complications
Panel of physicians weighs case urgency as hospital system resumes some time-sensitive imaging
FDA devising ‘phased approach’ to resuming in-person imaging site inspections
Cigna declines radiologists’ request to waive prior authorization policy until crisis clears
Radiology provider Envision launches daily wellness program to help stressed docs during pandemic
Major Canadian medical imaging provider selects Sectra’s enterprise imaging solution
Investor-owned radiology provider RadNet cuts costs, uses $55M in aid to weather COVID’s impact
Radiology interest groups urge Congress to delay implementation of imaging appropriate-use criteria
RSNA: Continued school and day care closures may have ‘substantial’ impact on radiology staffing
Radiology business leaders urge suspension of ‘timely filing’ requirements until COVID crisis clears
'Very scary phenomenon': Experts offer guidance to counter nearly 40% drop in stroke imaging during pandemic
Imaging tech startup led by Apple alumni raises $9M, hires radiologist as new CMO
Radiology vendor Change Healthcare sells analytics business line for $55M
Imaging volume dipped upward of 60% at Mednax radiology practices in April
Radiology practice uses simple ‘SAFE’ acronym to guide service, calm patients during pandemic
More states enact liability shields for healthcare providers; national version hits snag
Imaging societies push for passage, changes to bill that would grant radiologists hazard pay
Radiology provider Mednax unloads troubled anesthesiology division for $50M in cash, plus other considerations
ACR issues 7-step plan to get radiology practices back to business
4 steps radiology providers can take to return from ‘COVID-19 induced imaging austerity’
Physicians pushing back after CMS suspends program to ease docs’ cash flow concerns
RSNA still planning annual meeting in December, with 11,000 submissions already received
MRI upgrade helps small-town practice see significant improvements in quality, productivity
Investigation uncovers ‘gross errors,’ radiologist intimidation at one medical center
Imaging practice files class action lawsuit after insurer refuses to cover COVID-related losses
Radiology provider uses mobile app to let patients wait in their cars for appointments
Cancer screenings drop upward of 94% during pandemic, with concerns of lingering sluggishness