March 2023

How and why to gift radiology residents with ‘ownership’
FDA clears prostate AI for second indication
7 lessons learned during joint big business/healthcare AI projects
Neuroradiologists make more mistakes when facing these 3 scenarios
MRI protocol tweak nets big savings for hospital system while opening up additional exam slots
Paltry use of CT for lung cancer screening persists across all payer types
Artificial intelligence shows promise in mitigating radiologist bias
Radiology practices launch insurance plan to counter soaring costs, plus more company notes
AI aids nonphysicians in obtaining diagnostic-quality ultrasound images in the ED
Nearly 100,000 individuals sign petition demanding alternative to painful mammography
Stronger report wording, direct calls to referrers help boost outpatients’ follow-up imaging odds
‘Startling’ study findings show persistent barrier to follow-up imaging after a mammogram
American College of Radiology says accreditation fees will rise 9% across most modalities
Radiology business advocates implore Congress to remedy worsening physician shortages
Radiology rises into 10 highest paid specialties with average compensation of $503,564
Study supports feasibility of full-time AI-based workflow in the ED
How one radiology department increased use of its alert system for critical imaging findings
Cindy Crawford-backed, whole-body MRI startup continues expansion, despite radiologist concern
IR proves strong on practicality, profitability—but some cost-inclusive metrics remain to be shown
Practice leaders must take ‘urgent action’ to address moral distress in radiology
Hospital to pay False Claims Act penalty for allegedly letting unsupervised residents interpret X-rays
Exploring the costs, volume and takeaways from delivering imaging at a student-run free clinic
Imaging center, partner hospital agree to pay $2M to settle False Claims Act case
CMS fully resumes dispute resolutions under No Surprises Act following pressure from radiologists
Department of Justice drops bid to quash UnitedHealth-Change Healthcare merger
Price for a brain MRI actually cheaper at for-profit hospitals than their nonprofit counterparts
Explainable stroke AI cleared for US sales
New algorithm shows how AI could make lung cancer screening more cost-effective
Multispecialty physician groups oppose FTC proposal to ban noncompete clauses
Patients overwhelmingly want early access to their imaging results, new survey finds
Nuance announces first fully AI-automated clinical documentation tool in healthcare
Radiology provider Akumin hampered by ‘unprecedented’ cost inflation, clinical labor shortages
State radiological society earns $20,000 grant to help fight ‘harmful’ scope-of-practice bills
Another ‘record’ Match Day, with strong interest in diagnostic and interventional radiology
Radiologists lobby for state bill that would ease tax burden of docs who treat certain patients
Family of deceased patient awarded $880,000 after radiologist misses broken neck on CT scan
Unearthing the factors that influence timely follow-up for incidental lung nodules
Rad Partners, Rayus Radiology and RadNet urge CMS to address ‘systemic threats’ to imaging access
Radiologists’ perspective sorely lacking in media coverage of lung cancer screening programs
Tech firm, specializing in tools to enhance MR imaging, ups fundraising total to $140M
Nation’s largest health system to cover new Alzheimer’s drug, with implications for radiology
AMA pressures federal government to fix prior authorization problem plaguing radiology
New Radiology study offers key clues as to where practices should prioritize expansion plans
A first in pediatrics: Hybrid intraoperative MRI neurosurgery suite
Insurer-owned hospital system has invested $400M to bolster radiology services in recent years
A 5-point to-do list for radiology leaders to begin addressing burnout
American College of Radiology, emergency docs release ‘landmark’ guidance on incidental findings
Lawmakers reintroduce radiologist-supported bill to soften the blow of residency debt
Radiology societies ‘extremely disheartened’ over elimination of Medicare coverage for key procedure
Imaging advocacy group warns of supply shortage that’s having ‘profound negative impact’ on patient care
Working off-hours maxes odds of burnout in private-practice radiology
FDA to require breast-density notifications from mammography facilities
Radiologists’ happiness outside of work has plummeted since the pandemic
Radiology is matching its first class of Gen Z residents this year. What to know
Paid sick leave mandates lead to higher cancer screening rates
FDA clears first commercially available blood test for traumatic brain injury, reducing need for CT
More experts weigh in on the use of ChatGPT in radiology: Ethical use is ‘imperative’
One of the nation’s largest mobile imaging providers gets even bigger with latest acquisition
New guidelines recommend imaging asymptomatic siblings of physical abuse victims
American College of Radiology urges CMS to resume dispute resolutions under surprise-billing act
Artificial intelligence bests ED docs, but not experienced radiologists, at detecting fractures
Adopting new model of quality management improves nursing safety in radiology
Female interventional radiologist numbers low, but appear to be rising
Bills to expand nonphysicians’ scope of practice ‘rampant’ across US, American College of Radiology says
RSNA apologizes for organization’s contributions to structural racism in radiology
Walmart Health doubling in size, offering imaging, Epic EHR integration in 2 new states
Different tactics required when addressing imaging disparities among American Indian women
Providers still routinely using unnecessary imaging to diagnose mild traumatic brain injury
Bipartisan bill aims to boost Medicare patients’ access to diagnostic imaging agents
Breast MR imaging a possible barrier to timely surgery following cancer diagnosis
6 ways radiologists can use ChatGPT
‘Tremendous setback’: Imaging advocate blasts CMS decision on Alzheimer’s care
Imaging giant RadNet loses $25M on AI segment but sees profitability ahead in 2024