April 2021

‘Profoundly negative impact’: ACR asks insurer Anthem to reconsider imaging payment restriction
FDA switching to electronic billing for Mammography Quality Standards Act inspections
A blueprint to help confront racial and ethnic disparities in your radiology department
Firm raises $80M toward rollout of whole-body scanner 10 times faster than traditional MRI
Data reveals estimated cancer screening deficit of 9.4 million due to the pandemic
Radiologists ask Congress for $3B to offset looming cuts in Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
7 fundraising tips for radiologists from a prolific moneymaker and former Johns Hopkins president
Aetna the first national insurer to cover MR imaging-guided treatment for essential tremor
Investment firm acquiring majority stake in ‘leading’ private radiology practice for $254M
Radiologists miss 24% of interval breast cancers they could have caught on initial screening mammogram
‘Partial victory’: Imaging advocates say Humana relenting on some PET/CT payment restrictions
Investor-backed home care startup DispatchHealth expands into radiology with recent acquisition
American College of Radiology updates imaging appropriateness criteria with 13 new topics
Humana agrees to take second look at panned payment change labeling PET/CT as ‘investigational’
Following FDA report of recent fatalities, society urges providers to continue using ultrasound contrast
The spectacular failure of Amazon’s Haven Healthcare and 4 key takeaways for radiology
Radiologists must play central role in improving the patient experience. Experts offer tips
Simulator helps early career radiologists master imaging appropriateness and other concepts
Health policy experts offer 3 fixes for Medicare’s ‘dysfunctional’ advanced-imaging payment system
FDA warns providers after 2 patients die from ultrasound contrast-agent reactions
‘Imperative’ that providers consider cancer survivors for low-dose CT screening, radiologists charge
Bill would bolster coverage of interventional radiology services to help Americans avoid amputations
Radiologists demand greater transparency from CMS in Merit-Based Incentive Payment System
It’s official: Radiology practice SimonMed inks partnership with New York private equity firm
Only 30% of radiologists currently using artificial intelligence as part of their practice
Publicly traded radiology operator Akumin adds six imaging centers in $39M deal
Canon Medical grabs FDA clearance for deep learning aid to improve cardiac CT
Atlanta-based Radiology Group adds docs, 67 new sites of service through recent acquisition
‘Growing concerns’ over interventional radiologists’ radiation exposure during certain procedures
Hospital can’t be held liable after outside radiologist misses left-behind sponges, court rules
Imaging operator RadNet notches first FDA clearance for AI mammography assistant
Ziehm Imaging Americas and Carestream Announce Partnership To Distribute the Ziehm Vision RFD
Private equity firm acquiring one of nation’s largest outpatient imaging providers for $600M
Radiologist salaries slide to $413,000 as specialty among those hit hardest by pandemic
Imaging implications from federal pause of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Radiology practices must transform their wellness strategies to foster ‘post-traumatic growth’ after COVID
Delivering chest X-rays through glass helps hospital save tens of thousands during pandemic
Siemens Healthineers finalizes $16.4B acquisition of Varian Medical Systems
The COVID ‘black swan event’ and what radiology can learn from Time magazine’s pandemic pivot
Congress members want screws tightened on radiology providers who ignore price transparency rule
Lawsuits challenge UnitedHealth’s $13B deal with Change Healthcare, while shareholders give OK
Congress averts Medicare cuts set to hit radiologists, sending final bill to president
Snoring in children could affect neurological development, brain MR imaging finds
‘Long overdue’: Radiology groups urge ABR to allow 12 weeks of medical leave during residency
Lawmakers blast ‘flawed’ CMS reimbursement policy for diagnostic imaging drugs
Siemens Healthineers reportedly exploring sale of $1B ultrasound business
YouTube yanks panel video featuring radiologist Scott Atlas, drawing governor’s ire
American Board of Radiology eyeing fee reductions in 2022, changing name of MOC program
Rad Results: The mobile app that connects radiologists with the patient care team
Microsoft to acquire radiology vendor Nuance in $19.7B deal
Radiology programs leave locums behind, embrace a better staffing solution
Q&A: AI will transform radiology—not by replacing radiologists, but by catching their mistakes in real time
Radiology Partners adds 6 new practices, but declines to disclose details
Radiologists issue ‘call to action’ as ABR explores vacation and family leave limits during residency
Aidoc forms strategic alliance with Rad Partners, Hitachi deal finalized, plus more vendor news
American College of Radiology backs bipartisan push to address ‘alarming’ resident physician shortages
Court rejects imaging giant RadNet’s fight against union organization at handful of facilities
Forearm fractures present unique opportunity for radiologists to help break cycle of domestic violence
New UnitedHealthcare prior authorization restrictions take effect this month, ACR warns
4 ‘essential pro tips’ when transitioning into radiology private practice
Nanox scores FDA clearance for single-source X-ray technology
Rise in aggressive breast cancer among women under 40 may warrant public health attention