November 2021

‘Unsurprising and startling’: 'Shoppable’ radiology services sometimes 6 times pricier than Medicare rates
RSNA fills out board of directors with new president, Rad Partners exec, and highly regarded equity expert
Radiology Partners shares advocacy lessons after big win, with eye toward next legislative battle
Nuance launches ‘Precision Imaging Network’ providing AI first reads to relieve overburdened docs
COVID-19 infection in pregnant mothers does not harm developing fetuses’ brains
ACR urges radiologists to take charge of artificial intelligence development, protect patient safety
Athletes with COVID-19 may require heart MRI screening for myocarditis, new data suggest
RSNA21: COVID-19 has exacerbated isolation in radiology, but offers clear paths to broaden its reach
Common causes of ‘emotional harm’ adverse events in the radiology department
Poor oversight of resident physicians contributed to deadly lung cancer diagnosis delay, OIG says
HHS chief defends controversial surprise billing provision, urging docs to ‘tighten their belt’
Second review of inpatient MRI orders cuts avoidable hospital days while saving $200,000
RSNA registrations down almost 56% compared to last in-person meeting prior to the pandemic
Parental leave policies more prevalent in radiology departments chaired by women
Physician members of Congress propose extending temporary 3.75% Medicare pay bump through 2022
Radiology department shares tips to mitigate COVID-19 vaccination mandates' impact on operations
Radiologists able to flag domestic violence before victims self-report
Lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill to quash clinical labor change that would gash radiologist pay
ACR concerned ‘waning’ congressional calendar could postpone efforts to avert radiologist pay cuts
American Board of Radiology touts transparency, highlighting 2020 financial statements
Advocates applaud CMS proposal to expand eligibility for low-dose CT lung cancer screening
CMS says evidence is sufficient to expand Medicare coverage for low-dose CT lung cancer screening
Nanox sees stock slide after revealing ongoing SEC investigation into its business practices
Survey explores radiology practices’ surveillance preferences when monitoring breast cancer survivors
Lung cancer deaths decrease, but only about 6% of high-risk patients screened using low-dose CT
FDA clears GE Healthcare X-ray artificial intelligence aid for endotracheal tube placement
Primary care docs order fewer imaging exams when seeing patients via video or phone
Objective Evidence on Image Quality Points to a Clear Choice for CT
GE’s plan to split in 3 sets stage for ‘feeding frenzy’ among private equity buyers
After months-long delay, imaging center operator Akumin reports Q2 earnings results
In report to Congress, task force touts need to improve CT lung cancer screening uptake
Hand trauma patients requiring radiology services face much higher odds of receiving surprise bill
CMS officially repeals Trump-era rule granting faster Medicare coverage for breakthrough devices
States sue Biden administration over CMS healthcare worker COVID-19 vaccination mandate
When patients are satisfied, outpatient MR imaging volumes increase, new study finds
Radiologists among hundreds of docs urging Facebook to disclose data on COVID vaccine disinformation
Imaging advocate applauds CMS’ decision to lift longstanding PET payment restriction
COVID-19’s impact on early career radiologists’ well-being underlines need for intervention
Changes at Strategic Radiology as independent practice coalition adds former rad tech to C-suite
Radiologist-founded firm using artificial intelligence to alleviate burnout raises $25M
How the American Board of Radiology’s parental leave policy stacks up against other specialties’
150 members of Congress pressure administration to fix surprise billing rule they say favors insurers
CMS’ oncology alternative payment model reduced utilization of imaging services in Medicare
Radiologist-backed imaging software firm Sirona Medical balloons fundraising total to $60M
RadNet seeking creative ways to address ‘tight labor market’ plaguing the imaging industry
Imaging disrupter Nanox closes $200M-plus in deals to purchase AI firm, teleradiology outfit
Study unearths significant disparities in use of prostate MRI after an elevated PSA blood test
American College of Radiology contemplating legal action to halt provision in surprise billing law
Out-of-pocket mammography costs significantly decrease odds of undergoing subsequent screenings
Freestanding imaging centers among those avoiding CMS’ COVID-19 vaccination mandate
60% of radiologists surveyed oppose MARCA bill that could spur wider use of registered rad assistants
CMS to require COVID-19 vaccination at care facilities that accept Medicare, Medicaid by Jan. 4
Star New York Mets pitcher says MRI positioning aggravated forearm strain
Radiology Business Management Association launches imaging charity targeting underserved patients
Working in radiology associated with higher levels of burnout amid pandemic, large survey finds
Change Healthcare, UnitedHealth honor DOJ info request, amend timing of merger
Journal of the American College of Radiology easing author name-change policy impacting trans scholars
Final Medicare Physician Fee Schedule offers positives, but still ‘disappointing’ cuts to radiologist pay
Minority patient populations less likely to undergo CT imaging than white counterparts
CMS raising rate for outpatient lung cancer screening by more than 37% in final rule
Mammography screening rates low among transgender and nonbinary patients. 2 possible fixes
Greater low-dose CT vigilance needed among head and neck cancer survivors, study asserts
American Board of Radiology says pandemic may be dragging down some exam scores
Texas Medical Association files suit to stop surprise-billing provision opposed by radiologists
Oncologists warn of ‘significant’ incidental findings, unrelated to primary cancer, on treatment planning CT