January 2022

‘Scant’ interest in imaging community for the term ‘multispecialty radiologist,’ task force says
Nation’s largest commercial insurer launching new program aimed at curbing imaging costs
How radiology providers can minimize mammography recalls among COVID-vaccinated patients
71% of radiologists named in a malpractice lawsuit, though numbers are down during pandemic
Radiologists among top 10 most recruited physicians as hiring demand shifts to specialty care
Imaging group Rezolut opens 26th center with more to come via Providence partnership
Opinion: Congressional action to prevent radiology pay cuts is welcome. But there’s work left to do
Judge lifts restraining order preventing radiology employees from joining rival hospital system
Survey unearths significant variation in practice patterns for localizing breast lesions
Private equity-backed SimonMed partners with online imaging marketplace Tripment Health
Mass General’s radiology expansion plans ‘threaten’ healthcare affordability, state watchdog warns
Transparency around potential conflicts of interest lacking among top medical imaging journals
Reading cases from home does not impact radiology residents’ productivity
Imaging giant RadNet buying two more artificial intelligence firms for total of nearly $100M
What radiology providers need to know about 2022 CPT coding updates
Change Healthcare may sell off assets to close UnitedHealth deal, plus more vendor news
CT angiography produces surge of extra work for radiologists, underlining need for burnout vigilance
Wide variation in musculoskeletal imaging charges, including 74-fold difference for one CT exam
IBM reaches deal to sell Watson Health assets to private equity firm for $1B-plus
ACR challenges lack of transparency in Medicare Administrative Contractor coverage determinations
Simple switches help hospital reduce excess patient visits, biopsy wait times after breast MRI
Social media engagement, attendance drop when radiology conferences go virtual
Department of Justice fires back over Texas physicians’ surprise billing lawsuit
American College of Radiology strongly opposes state’s plan to relax doc supervision requirements
Hospital dramatically reduces overuse of CT liver imaging with a few targeted interventions
COVID-19 claims another in-person medical imaging conference
The future of medical imaging? Connecting the dots from diagnosis to care
82% of radiologists surveyed say they’re in a happy marriage
Use of ‘financial coping strategies’ common among patients unable to shoulder high imaging costs
Private equity-backed Rayus Radiology reveals additional expansion plans
Yale seeks help developing measures to address equity in incidental lung nodule follow-up
Radiology among specialties urging Spotify to moderate misinformation on Joe Rogan podcast
Diagnostic radiology absorbed a 44% Medicare reimbursement reduction over the last decade
MedPAC recommends 0% physician pay update in 2023, drawing swift rebuke from docs
Radiology practice sells its offices in $29M leaseback deal, netting 77% profit
Key factors that lead to missed outpatient ultrasound appointments
Philips sees sales fall $400M below expectations amid global supply chain pressures
Watchdog launches probe of Microsoft’s nearly $20B Nuance acquisition
Radiologists warn of worsening imaging backlogs as omicron takes hold
Imaging advocate concerned after CMS grants limited coverage of controversial Alzheimer’s drug, related PET scans
Consortium in the UK to transform patient diagnostics with Sectra imaging system
Fatigue impacts inexperienced breast radiologists’ performance, underlining importance of regular breaks
6 COVID-related changes that radiology departments should maintain beyond the pandemic
Less than half of radiology departments surveyed offer AI-related educational initiatives
Cutting CT overuse for appendicitis: 4 factors that distinguish high-performing hospitals
Blood test helps more accurately predict which patients would benefit from CT lung cancer screening
Training program bolsters radiology residents’ skills at gaining informed consent, disclosing complications
Radiology experiments with virtual visiting professorships amid pandemic
Déjà vu: In-person medical imaging conferences canceled amid omicron surge
Physicians exploring options to speed up legal timetable in surprise-billing suit against feds
American College of Radiology says recent advocacy efforts will save physicians more than $1B
One of nation’s largest hospitals acquires 30-year-old radiology practice and its 21 locations
Radiology experts expect virtual residency interviews to persist beyond the pandemic
IBM seeks healthcare exit with potential $1B-plus sale of Watson Health
5 factors contributing to the gender pay gap in radiology and how to address them
Artificial intelligence startup reaches ‘unicorn’ status with $360M investment
Variability in prostate MRI interpretation underlines importance of second-opinion reviews
Ergonomic improvements boost radiologist well-being while decreasing repetitive stress injuries
Rival sues radiologist-founded virtual imaging marketplace, alleging ‘blatant ongoing theft’ of its business
Amid lawsuits, radiologist opposition, Biden administration touts start of surprise medical bill ban
Imaging among the costliest, most prevalent low-value services delivered at children’s hospitals
American College of Radiology sues federal government to halt controversial piece of surprise billing rule
Private equity-backed Rayus Radiology announces expansion plans in 2 states