May 2021

National Quality Forum seeking feedback on 2 radiology-related payment measures
Radiology 3rd among specialties with heaviest prior authorization burden
American Board of Radiology will hold all exams remotely through 2022
Cutting-edge MRI method reveals persistent COVID-19 lung damage missed by routine CT
In oncology, subspecialist radiology reports significantly favored over those from generalists
FDA approves first commercially available PSMA PET imaging agent for prostate cancer
Ultrasound imaging and AI combine to ‘revolutionize’ fetal heart defect diagnosis
Insurance giant Aetna expands coverage for annual low-dose CT lung cancer screening: ‘Lifesaving’
More evidence female radiologists are bearing the brunt of COVID-19’s impact on imaging
4 ways radiology practices can strengthen their price transparency strategy while outshining competitors
Radiologist launching nationwide chain of outpatient centers with shadow investor’s $125M backing
Opportunistic screening for fatty liver disease on CT and ultrasound is feasible, experts say
Radiology providers who ditch CDs for image-sharing network witnessing exponential business growth
‘Double whammy’: Pandemic worsens breast cancer screening disparities among minority women
Radiologists, CDC warn of myocarditis in young adults after COVID-19 vaccination
Radiology vendor United Imaging eyes $1 billion initial public offering
Radiologist must apologize to family after missing free gas on CT prior to patient’s death
Radiologists grab growing share of enteric tube-placement market, Medicare data reveal
Publicly traded radiology provider Akumin buys 34% stake in AI firm for $4.6M
PET imaging helps 78% of Hodgkin lymphoma patients avoid radiotherapy
Private equity-backed LucidHealth inks partnership with ‘prominent’ Midwest radiology practice
Radiologist participation in Medicare ACOs is surging, and late comers must take notice
ACR implores radiologists to speak up as feds eye expanded lung cancer screening coverage
Radiologists’ fundamental role in assessing body-packing drug smugglers with low-dose CT
Imaging advocates report progress addressing Medicare PET/CT payment problem
Radiologist reprimanded for failing to disclose difficulties interpreting CT scan, leading to patient’s death
4 tips to help radiology departments vet and cancel inappropriate imaging requests
CMS exploring expanded coverage of low-dose CT lung cancer screening
Administration postpones Trump-era rule to grant faster Medicare coverage for 'breakthrough' devices
Artificial intelligence predicts if lung nodules found on CT will become cancerous
Task force recommends dropping starting age for colorectal cancer screening via CT colonography
Radiologists support bipartisan proposal to quash prior authorization red tape in Medicare Advantage
Majority of patients receive unnecessary imaging and other tests before low-risk surgeries
46% of radiologists lost income in 2020, with some worried pay may never return to pre-COVID levels
RSNA affirms commitment to in-person meeting in 2021: ‘Ready to get back to Chicago’
Radiology groups bristle at notion that providers cannot safely perform PET imaging in office setting
Newly launched Radiology Health Equity Coalition highlights specialty’s central role in addressing disparities
Artificial intelligence-radiologist combo reduces missed lung cancer diagnoses by 60%
American College of Radiology urges Biden administration to fix holes in surprise billing legislation
Head and neck cancer patients paying tens of thousands for unnecessary imaging and radiologist reads
Mayo Clinic, Kaiser investing $100M in acute-care-at-home model that includes imaging: ‘Unprecedented’
OSF HealthCare advances innovative patient care using VIDA Insights® lung intelligence solution
Carestream Advances X-ray Image Quality with Smart Noise Cancellation
Scientists develop new imaging measure to improve knee osteoarthritis staging
Artificial intelligence reads chest X-rays to predict severe COVID-19 case progression with 80% accuracy
Widespread variation in pediatric radiology delivery underlines ‘pressing need’ to ensure comparable quality
No practice changes needed after ultrasound-related FDA safety warning, imaging experts say
AI startup Whiterabbit exits stealth mode to announce FDA-cleared breast density software, new CEO
Nanox stock plummets after startup announces another delay in novel imaging system rollout
Radiology Partners quality initiative dramatically improves abdominal aortic aneurysm reporting and tracking
Artificial intelligence shows promise spotting small bone fractures invisible to humans on X-rays
RadNet sees earnings surge 93%, revising 2021 projections as volumes climb amid relaxed restrictions
Time-of-day CT demand data provide low-cost method to improve radiology resource planning, quality
FDA clears ‘world’s first’ artificial intelligence tool to simplify thyroid ultrasound scans
Hip ultrasound use surges, with no corresponding jump in dysplasia diagnoses, claims data reveal
American College of Radiology urges UnitedHealthcare to revise ‘onerous’ new prior authorization process
Any further safety concerns could hinder ultrasound contrast agent delivery, manufacturer warns
Radiology practice dodges $187,000 malpractice payout after hospital partner had sought indemnity
‘Under siege by consolidation’: Antitrust trade group comes out against UnitedHealth-Change merger
American College of Radiology highlights imaging CPT code changes for 2022 and sooner
Company News: Rad Partners launches new clinical innovation team; Akumin closes $39M deal, plus more
54% of radiologists work in private practice, while other docs report lower ownership levels
Emory Healthcare saves nearly 300 hours of rad tech time through CT process improvements
Young radiologist’s recent untimely death exposes the ‘sinister side of burnout’ in medicine
Advice on optimizing an independent private radiology practice and keeping out corporate infiltrators
Survey Says: Imaging IT Is Key to Unlocking Gains in Radiology Quality & Efficiency
Radiation delivered via low-dose CT may improve quality of life for patients with severe Alzheimer’s
3 steps to eliminate unconscious bias in radiology recruitment and hiring
Developing a novel quality measure to address poor patient positioning in mammography
Lung cancer screening programs with dedicated coordinators, effective tracking systems boost adherence
Artificial intelligence may not upend radiology until 2030s, noted Google AI expert predicts