August 2024

How aspiring radiology residents can win the ‘application arms race’
Radiologist sues governor, claiming state’s top official violated his free speech rights
White patients undergo higher rates of diagnostic imaging in the ED than their black counterparts
The hidden costs of legacy image exchange solutions
Physician practice and clinic bankruptcy filings have surged 60% year-over-year in 2024
70% of radiologists and other docs surveyed say culture is as important as money
Practice change bolsters patient knowledge about interventional radiology procedures
Political intervention necessary to preserve ‘vanishing’ small independent practices, experts charge
Radiologists worry that anti-DEI legislative efforts could exacerbate staffing shortages
Outpatient radiology providers missing the mark when communicating costs to patients
Radiologists, anesthesiologists and emergency medicine physicians implore feds to finalize rule
New data show radiology program directors favoring this factor when selecting residents
Radiologist awarded $238,000 in wrongful termination case stemming from Christmas party incident
Radiologists ‘especially successful’ in surprise-billing disputes, notching payments 500% above QPA
Startup Prenuvo to park ‘luxury’ whole-body MRI truck on Canadian border amid regulatory challenges
FDA issues guidance to help imaging providers comply with new mammography requirements
Siemens Healthineers to acquire Novartis imaging unit for over $223M
Radiologist CEO agrees to pay $9M to settle allegations of false claims, referral kickbacks
AI draws conclusions from interventional radiology adverse events data, helping docs design interventions
Investor-backed Outpatient Imaging Affiliates expands long-running joint venture with hospital system
Radiology workforce shortage a major concern for the American College of Radiology
Ultrasound imaging startup exits ‘stealth’ mode with $4M Department of Defense contract
5 solutions for addressing errors in diagnostic radiology
60% of radiologists and other docs surveyed are unhappy with RVU-based compensation
Rhode Island Medical Imaging and its 90 physicians join Strategic Radiology
Private equity-backed SimonMed Imaging opens 7 new outpatient centers
Radiologist-hospitalist collaboration could boost lung cancer screening rates
Federal judge strikes down FTC ban of most noncompete clauses
Radiologist asks: Why do young docs lack interest in high-paying extra shifts?
DOJ finalizes rule aimed at improving disabled patients’ access to radiology services
CMS expands coverage pathway for emerging technologies, drawing imaging industry criticism
Private equity-backed urology group continues its expansion into interventional radiology
Radiology information systems provider reports data breach
Rad tech advocates submit 42,000 comments to feds in push to gain ‘professional’ status
Radiologist faces blame after ‘inadequate’ CT report overlooks deadly bowel cancer case
6 success factors for reducing low-value medical imaging
Physician-founded teleradiology firm Hexarad raises $14M in growth funding
Shifting radiology and other services out of hospitals could save upward of $147B, survey finds
Health insurer eliminates prior authorization for 50% of radiology codes
Imaging advocates want nuclear medicine technologists reclassified as healthcare professionals
Steward reaches deal to sell multispecialty physician group to private equity affiliate for $245M
Proposed Medicare cut will reduce RadNet’s revenues by upward of $8M in 2025
Does radiology have a ‘woke’ problem? ‘Disturbing’ results show bias against conservative trainees
ACR CEO discusses solution to fight burdensome prior authorizations in medical imaging
Clinical decision support significantly reduces volume of CT pulmonary angiogram requests
Judge denies black-owned radiology practice’s request for injunction against RadNet center opening
Nation’s largest teleradiology groups struggle to take on new business amid surging demand
Radiology providers should add contrast-enhanced mammography to address breast MRI access gaps
3D printing use in radiology saves an estimated 41 minutes, $2,500 per case
Wake Radiology joins independent practice coalition, announces key physician’s retirement
ACR urges Congress to address ‘suboptimal’ Medicare local coverage determination process
Amid heavy demand, patient backlogs, RadNet to add 21 imaging centers, ballooning total past 400
‘Hungry judge effect’: How time of day can impact radiologists’ MRI reads
AI opportunistic screening may have tremendous potential to help patients, ACR CEO says
Radiologist launches independent job board to combat ‘disingenuous’ postings
AI model matches radiologists at detecting prostate cancer on MRIs
Radiology AI triage solution earns separate, additional Medicare hospital payment
Appeals court notches radiology another win in fight to fix No Surprises Act
Radiology among the 6 most-requested talent searches by specialty, staffing firm says
Radiology experts recommend routine chest CT as ‘cost free’ method to assess other concerns in certain patients
Hospital system touts opening of new retail imaging centers with affordable pricing
Walmart donates $5M to help hospital in its home state open interventional radiology suite
Radiologist breaks ground on $250M medical campus that includes spot for his imaging group
FDA denies pharma firm’s initial application for new kidney cancer imaging agent
Black-owned radiology practice sues University of Maryland, RadNet claiming unfair bidding process
HHS proposes rule aimed at improving patients’ electronic access to medical images
Radiologist-founded clinical decision support firm MedCurrent acquired for nearly $25M
Radiology Partners leader urges physicians to turn their Medicare ire toward Congress
Southwest Medical Imaging marks 3 weeks since canceling contract with UnitedHealthcare
Radiologists partner with other specialties to launch ‘one stop shop’ for kidney care
Ultrasound-first strategy most cost-effective for recalled breast cancer screening patients