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Radiology societies demand moratorium on enforcement of ‘concerning’ Medicare decision
Societies representing neuro, interventional and spine radiologists are concerned 3 MACs do not understand the nuances of a key minimally invasive pain procedure.
Imaging industry lobbying group criticizes FDA staffing cuts
The list reportedly included the agency's head of medical device safety and 10 of the 40 staffers tasked with reviewing imaging devices.
Radiology practices ‘strongly’ urged to seek counsel over Corporate Transparency Act
Enacted as part of the Federal Anti-Money Laundering Act, regulators were slated to begin enforcing penalties under the CTA on Jan. 1.
Radiology groups ‘look forward’ to working with new HHS Secretary RFK Jr.
"With Secretary Kennedy confirmed, there is significant work ahead to ensure patient access to imaging, address reimbursement challenges and support radiology practices nationwide,” the RBMA said.
Congressman proposes banning prior authorization across all health plans
Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., proposed the Doctor Knows Best Act of 2025 last month in the U.S. House, calling the practice "useless red tape."

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Radiology societies demand moratorium on enforcement of ‘concerning’ Medicare decision

Societies representing neuro, interventional and spine radiologists are concerned 3 MACs do not understand the nuances of a key minimally invasive pain procedure.

Imaging industry lobbying group criticizes FDA staffing cuts

The list reportedly included the agency's head of medical device safety and 10 of the 40 staffers tasked with reviewing imaging devices.

Radiology practices ‘strongly’ urged to seek counsel over Corporate Transparency Act

Enacted as part of the Federal Anti-Money Laundering Act, regulators were slated to begin enforcing penalties under the CTA on Jan. 1.

Radiology groups ‘look forward’ to working with new HHS Secretary RFK Jr.

"With Secretary Kennedy confirmed, there is significant work ahead to ensure patient access to imaging, address reimbursement challenges and support radiology practices nationwide,” the RBMA said.

Congressman proposes banning prior authorization across all health plans

Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., proposed the Doctor Knows Best Act of 2025 last month in the U.S. House, calling the practice "useless red tape."

$16.4M grant fuels creation of ‘world’s first’ mobile, whole-body CT scanner

Adelaide, Australia, vendor Micro-X is undertaking the assignment, utilizing funds from the U.S. Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health.

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Mexico, not China, is biggest tariff concern among radiology vendors

If 25% tariffs go into effect, it could have a big impact on the cost of medical imaging and radiotherapy systems, with many manufacturing facilities in Mexico.

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Radiologist shortage will persist into 2055 without counteraction

In the next 30 years, the supply of radiologists is expected to grow by nearly 26%, assuming no increases in the number of new residents, experts wrote in JACR.

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Health Imaging

Nearly $800,000 settlement offered to family of man who died during MRI exam

The patient, who was being cared for in the ICU, was not accompanied or monitored by nursing staff during his exam, despite being sedated.

Cardiovascular Business

Global shortage of nuclear imaging isotopes may be over

The nuclear imaging isotope shortage of molybdenum-99 may be over now that the sidelined reactor is restarting. ASNC's president says PET and new SPECT technologies helped cardiac imaging labs better weather the storm.

Cardiovascular Business

‘A huge win’: CMS significantly increases Medicare payments for cardiac CT

CMS has more than doubled the CCTA payment rate from $175 to $357.13. The move, expected to have a significant impact on the utilization of cardiac CT, received immediate praise from imaging specialists.