December 2020

A year to forget: Radiology Business’ biggest stories of 2020
Lawmakers delay RO model again as reps. seek to scale back ‘intensity’ of payment cuts
Patient visited hospital 13 times ‘begging’ for MRI that may have prevented his death
Congress mitigates radiologist pay cuts, passing year-end spending bill with $3B cash infusion
Radiology should serve as a ‘vital element’ of value-based care, global imaging leaders charge
Residents protest after radiologists get vaccinations before others who directly treat COVID-19 patients
Surprise medical billing ban nears finish line with inclusion in final government spending deal
American Board of Radiology will use AI to monitor test takers during new remote exams
Radiology trainees must learn to act as both interpreters and ‘stewards' of imaging utilization
Offering same-day cancer risk assessments, genetic testing to boost a breast imaging practice’s value
American College of Radiology joins fight against Humana’s much-maligned PET/CT payment restrictions
Interventional radiology requires renewed safety focus amid medical error, malpractice vulnerabilities
Radiology providers see improvement, but continued concern in ‘No Surprises’ medical billing proposal
Small Business Administration wants to quash bankrupt radiology practice’s $527K PPP loan
Doing what you love: Why residents and fellows are considering careers in teleradiology
As telehealth takes center stage, providers address a growing list of challenges with teleradiology
Q&A: vRad’s CIO on AI beyond worklist prioritization, new solutions for radiologists, COVID-19 and more
Radiology Partners finalizes $885M acquisition of Mednax’s imaging business line
‘Unconscionable’: Nearly 80 medical societies endorse new Senate bill to address radiology Medicare cuts
ACR seeks input in effort to address radiology’s deadly incidental findings conundrum
Bipartisan Congress leaders reach deal on surprise billing fix that has rankled radiologists
‘Eye-opening’ misconceptions around enterprise imaging, and how radiology leaders can avoid them
American Board of Radiology releases new guide detailing ins and outs of remote exams
Deep learning significantly reduces thoracic radiologists’ errors when used as a second reader
Radiologists, other doc parents struggle to discuss work-life tensions with leadership
Senators introduce bill to avert millions in ‘misguided’ Medicare reimbursement cuts
CMS moves to ease burden, burnout stemming from onerous prior authorization policies
US Radiology Specialists continues December deal streak, adding 5 more locations
92% of radiologists believe subspecialization is an important part of their professional identity
Radiologic technologists join fight against ‘catastrophic’ payment reductions slated for Jan. 1
Imaging groups want USPSTF to shine a light on CT for colon cancer screening
Guest commentary: CMS chief is wrong; Medicare cuts this year are far from routine
EvoHealth Celebrates 100th Install Milestone
US Radiology Specialists plots double-digit growth, fueled by M&A, after ‘extremely challenging’ 2020
Cybersecurity experts warn of severe vulnerabilities in GE Healthcare imaging systems
‘I’m it’: Rad tech sleeps in RV for days to help overwhelmed rural hospital stay open
Bipartisan group of 50 US senators supports stopping radiologist Medicare pay cuts
American College of Radiology praises president-elect’s pick to lead HHS, while others express skepticism
Immunocompromised Radiologist claims hospital system fired him for asking to work remotely
FTC approves Rad Partners’ blockbuster $885M acquisition of Mednax Radiology Solutions
4 radiologist-focused management strategies to promote follow-up care for incidental findings
CMS officially delays radiation oncology payment model, citing COVID-19’s economic strain
Cigna imaging restrictions will have ‘profoundly negative impact’ on pediatric care, radiologists warn
Why radiology must learn from NBA great Kobe Bryant, adopt a ‘Mamba Mentality’
CMS chief calls radiologist-opposed Medicare cuts routine, a separate issue from the pandemic
Imaging giant RadNet sees capitated contracts as ‘shining spot’ amid pandemic-induced slowdown
Neiman Health Policy Institute underscores COVID-19’s profound effect across the radiology profession
US Radiology Specialists expands to New York state, adding 5 imaging centers to its network
CMS drops final 2021 Physician Fee Schedule that includes ‘deeply troubling’ cuts to radiologists’ pay
Decreased imaging use among perks of CMS’ at-home inpatient care expansion, hospitals say
Controversial radiologist and White House COVID-19 advisor Scott Atlas resigns
RSNA recognizes 3 renowned radiologists as 2020 Gold Medalists, the society’s highest honor