October 2020

CMS finalizes rule requiring insurers to disclose negotiated rates for radiology, other ‘shoppable’ services
COVID-19 pandemic is significantly shifting the socioeconomic mix of patients using imaging
Radiology groups ‘deeply troubled’ by disparaging comments about doctors of osteopathy
Radiologist calls upcoming Medicare cuts ‘unconscionable’ in CNN op-ed, predicting widespread delays
USPSTF recommends lowering age for CT colonography screenings, drawing ‘strong’ support from ACR
New 3D imaging technique doubles the visibility of brain tumors on MR scans
81% of practices say revenues still short of pre-pandemic levels, with some on ‘brink’
Specialty societies slam Trump’s ‘baseless claims’ that physicians are padding COVID death totals
Fast MRI an ‘effective and feasible’ option for detecting cancer in dense breasts
RadNet expands into new state with hospital joint venture, acquisition of 8 imaging centers
FDA clears Siemens’ intelligent radiography system, plus more radiology vendor news
A novel malpractice accusation: How radiologists can respond to alleged ‘lax’ image reading
Breast self-examination may help address imaging disparities in Black, Latina populations
Decorated neuroradiologists express ‘concerns’ over peer Scott Atlas’ White House guidance during pandemic
Smartphone app speeds up stroke diagnosis, triaging patients to CT scans quicker
Radiology practices must step up their cost-accounting game as CMS places price pressure on CT, MRI
Judges baffled over hospitals’ hesitance to share upfront imaging prices: ‘Why is that not doable?’
United States radiology practices record nearly 3.7M fewer CT exams than expected in 2020
GE Healthcare books ‘largest ever’ ultrasound order for $11M with Pennsylvania provider
Cigna signs multi-year deal with Envision Healthcare to keep its 300 radiologists in-network
CMS delays radiation oncology payment model following fierce opposition from physician community
Physician lawmakers intensify pressure to avert millions in Medicare cuts to radiology
SimonMed signs MRI pact with Philips; FDA clears several new AI algorithms, plus more vendor news
Death twice as likely for COVID-19 patients with spinal fractures, imaging analysis reveals
Hospital promises change after physician reads wrong CT scans, leading to 28-year-old patient’s death
Radiologists urge peers to avoid ceding authority to nonphysician practitioners, opt for AI instead
American College of Radiology names its 2021 Gold Medalists, honorary fellows
RadNet inks imaging center joint-venture partnership with hospital giant Adventist Health
Philips sees diagnostic sales slide 3%, including declines in ultrasound, MRI orders
Radiologist Scott Atlas’ ‘junk science’ takes White House center stage to dismay of Fauci, others
Lack of Medicare coverage for CT colonography dragging down screenings, with Black patients hit harder
Siemens Healthineers clears key hurdle in $16.4B acquisition of cancer tech company Varian
Experts introduce AI-RADS to help bolster radiologists’ proficiency in artificial intelligence
The 5 most common mistakes to avoid in radiology quality improvement projects
Tower Radiology forms partnership in Tampa; practice acquired in Washington, plus more company news
Radiology department uses a systems-based approach to reduce unscheduled imaging orders by 49%
Ultrasound technique offers cheaper alternative to CT for quantifying lung health assessments
Radiology extenders significantly improve routine chest radiograph throughput at one Ivy League imaging department
Imaging wasn’t enough. Now Walmart is moving into the insurance realm.
Senator Susan Collins joins fight against ‘devastating’ CMS pay cuts to radiology
Imaging manufacturer pays $18M to settle whistleblower suit; GE’s FDA win, plus more vendor news
Politician under fire for calling radiologists redundant, comparing profession to grocery store cashiers
Planned Medicare cuts will ‘cripple specialty providers,’ radiology groups warn congressional leaders
Distinguished Philadelphia radiologist and ultrasound expert Harvey Nisenbaum dies
78% of women oppose using AI to independently read mammograms without a radiologist's help
HHS officially extends COVID-19 public health emergency again ahead of upcoming expiration date
3 steps for succeeding at imaging innovation in your radiology practice
Radiology leader Johns Hopkins notches $13.5M grant to develop implantable ultrasound imaging devices
Radiology is the most mentally demanding physician specialty, with heavy workload likely contributing to burnout
Functional MRI use in Medicare has stagnated after years of growth. What’s holding it back?
Man vs. Machine: AI matches third-year radiology residents at reading chest x-rays in large study
Making Radiology Reports Easily Readable by Patients Using Portals
Letting Deep Learning Light the Way to Translational Research and Precision Medicine
Better Service and Bigger Savings Through Centralized Imaging Processing
Closing the Loop on Unexpected Findings
Calculating COVID Countermeasures at Scale
CMS outlines new repayment terms for Medicare advances sent to radiologists during economic downturn
How radiology can mitigate anti-Asian bias and xenophobia during the COVID crisis
American College of Radiology proposes two new imaging-related CPT codes
Cigna officially stops covering hospital-based CT, MR imaging after months-long delay due to pandemic
MRI prostate cancer screening leads to fewer biopsies, cutting millions in healthcare spending
Physician lawmaker introduces bipartisan bill to avert $450M in forthcoming Medicare cuts to radiology
Radiologists’ 4 key ingredients to expedite innovation via collaborative interdepartmental teams
50% of radiology practices plan to reduce staffing if ‘catastrophic’ Medicare cuts move forward in 2021
Rare COVID-19 pneumonia complication makes patient management ‘extremely challenging,’ radiologists warn
ACR ‘alarmed’ by number of small practices included in CMS’ new mandatory payment model
American College of Radiology updates imaging appropriateness criteria with 6 new topics
COVID-19 only amplifying Dr. Mom’s ‘triple whammy’ of challenges. How radiology can respond.
Surgery chain opens freestanding imaging center as safer alternative to hospital-based radiology referrals
President Trump receives COVID x-ray, CT scans while radiologist White House advisor expresses optimism
Top academic system inks deal with indie provider Solis Mammography, eyeing ‘spa-like’ imaging expansion
Ultrasonography a swift and sound alternative to MRI for diagnosing anterior knee pain
Embattled startup Nanox sees stock soar amid plans to showcase imaging technology at RSNA
A ‘drastically different’ Pinktober for breast radiologists and patients than years past
RapidAI approved for CMS add-on payment; algorithm pinpoints COVID-19, plus more vendor news
Artificial intelligence in private practice: 5 tips from imaging giant Radiology Partners
Radiologists get reprieve after Senate, Trump finalize bill to extend Medicare loan repayment terms