February 2022

ACR outlines changes in Medicare lung cancer screening coverage
Radiologists score well in patient experience survey study at Brigham and Women's
Tripment asks federal court to dismiss infringement lawsuit by MDSave over similar imaging services website
Several medical imaging societies ask to be involved in Congressional Medicare reform efforts
'Major victory': Texas physicians score key court win in national fight over surprise billing ban
Proposal would pause radiologists’ student loan interest accrual, principal payments during residency
DOJ officially sues to block UnitedHealth Group’s $13B acquisition of Change Healthcare
From the Great Resignation to PET/CT, 9 trends driving diagnostic imaging in 2022
ACR urges feds to prioritize radiology in funding for 1,000 new physician residency slots
Hospitals with higher consumer ratings more likely to comply with imaging price transparency initiatives
Lawsuit targets hospital system’s ‘astonishingly high’ charges for CT imaging and other care
Radiologists fight state proposal granting NPs more freedom to practice autonomously
Prominent radiology practice reveals recent cybersecurity breach that targeted patient records
49% of radiologists surveyed say they’re burned out, with ‘lack of respect’ a top driver
6 common pitfalls to avoid when consummating a radiology M&A deal
Senate finalizes radiologist-supported bill to address burnout following physician’s suicide
Radiologist-backed software startup Sirona Medical acquiring assets, personnel from AI firm Nines
S&P outlook highlights ‘heavy consolidation activity,’ fragmentation in radiology sector
Cleveland Clinic names PSMA PET a top 10 medical innovation to watch in 2022
Follow-up imaging for incidental liver lesions on breast MRI rarely necessary
Top performing radiology IT solutions in the 2022 Best in KLAS rankings
Appeals court revives lawsuit alleging misordered CT scan led to patient’s death
Common reasons radiologists missed head and neck cancer diagnoses on cross-sectional imaging
DOJ reportedly prepping lawsuit to block UnitedHealth’s acquisition of Change Healthcare
American Board of Radiology opening lines of communication with field to bolster transparency
Hospital system pilots state’s first hybrid ER and urgent care centers, offering 24/7 imaging
American College of Radiology urges FDA to use discretion in ‘point-of-care’ 3D printing oversight
Coronary CT AI firm HeartFlow scraps $2.4B merger deal, citing ‘unfavorable market conditions’
US Radiology Specialists takes on $450M in debt to fuel largest transaction in its history
CMS expanding coverage for CT lung cancer screening, drawing imaging advocate praise
‘Giveaway for private insurers’: ACR requests summary judgment without trial in surprise billing suit
Stroke thrombectomy outcomes similar between radiologists, fellowship-trained neurointerventionalists
Imaging ‘Best in KLAS’ winners named, leadership change at Hyperfine, plus more vendor news
Congress members renew call to address fee schedule update that will stifle radiologist pay
Carestream scores FDA clearance for tool to reduce radiation dosage during imaging
Women do not need to delay their mammogram appointment after COVID-19 vaccination
Building a business case for launching radiology-led 3D printing at the point of care
Rural lung cancer screening program boosts engagement, with nearly 90% of LDCT orders completed
Use of unnecessary imaging for lower back pain drops among commercially insured
Presidential call to action on cancer screening draws praise from radiology community
Practice striving to become ‘Amazon of radiology’ inks partnership with private equity-backed Rayus
Consumers willing to pay more for higher quality imaging services, new survey suggests
Bipartisan bill would provide relief for small practices navigating Merit-based Incentive Payment System
Trio of private radiology practices across three states announce merger deal
American College of Radiology sees opportunity for legislative wins in 2022, despite ‘partisan gridlock’
Medical malpractice and AI: 4 response strategies when rejecting an algorithm’s advice backfires
COVID-19 less severe among fully vaccinated patients, CT imaging study confirms
One of state’s oldest radiology practices broadens reach with telemammography firm acquisition
Imaging-center chain CEO gets 5 years in prison for $250M MRI bribe scheme
Walmart partners with AI startup that connects patients with high-value providers
Hospital system drops lawsuit over radiology employees quitting to join competitor