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Providers utilize business intelligence to monitor referral patterns and collaborate with clinicians who order their services. Such analytics tools have also been deployed in the specialty to improve productivity, track patient satisfaction and bolster quality.

Image-interpretation market scoreboard: Radiologists 72%, others 28%
Radiologists interpret almost all imaging studies generated in hospital settings for indications other than cardiac concerns.
Lantheus lands rights to budding radiopharmaceuticals for initial outlay of $35M
One of the largest radiopharma companies in the world is acquiring global rights to a pair of novel therapeutic and diagnostic drugs used to target a peptide receptor overexpressed in prostate and breast cancers.
17 short-term strategies to address the national radiologist shortage
"This article will serve as a landmark reference for navigating short-term labor challenges in radiology," explains one editorial about the suggestions.
‘SR’ onboards another independent practice, its 1st in the Natural State
The private-practice coalition Strategic Radiology, aka “SR,” has added Arkansas to the 30 or so states in which its 1,700+ radiologists operate.
Analysis: Allied radiology professionals generate millions of dollars per year in indirect revenues alone
General radiology technologists taking humble X-rays and working under contract directly boost their organizations’ bottom lines by $626,825 per year.

SNMMI, ASNC encourage BCBS to expand coverage of cardiac PET

The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) and the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) submitted a letter to BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS) of Tennessee urging an expansion of cardiac PET coverage.

September 17, 2018

Radiologists value stability, efficiency in a PACS over 'niche add-ons'

What do you hope to get out of your facility’s PACS? Lightning-fast speed? The latest and greatest features?

September 14, 2018

SNMMI supports changes in 2019 MPFS proposed rule

The Society of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) has crafted a letter to CMS in support of some of the specific points included in the 2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) proposed rule.

September 11, 2018

Eye on Canada: 3 Views on PACS Priorities

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With PACS as with any healthcare-specific technology, some universal expectations are common to all end-users and their IT support teams. Yet there are also as many unique sets of preferences as there are PACS stakeholders.

ACR, SNMMI among groups that support CMS proposal to reduce E&M paperwork requirements

The American Medical Association, American College of Radiology (ACR), Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI), Society of Interventional Radiology and dozens of other healthcare groups have signed a letter to CMS in support of the agency’s “Patients Over Paperwork” initiative and calling for a reduction in paperwork requirements for evaluation and management (E&M) services.

August 28, 2018

After pressure from SNMMI, Aetna expands coverage of gallium-68 dotatate PET

The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) announced this week that Aetna has expanded its coverage of gallium-68 (Ga-68) dotatate PET.

August 17, 2018

SNMMI highlights gallium-68 shortage in letter to FDA

The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) has written a letter to the FDA about ongoing shortages of generators that produce gallium-68 (Ga-68), a radioisotope used regularly in medical imaging.

August 15, 2018

SNMMI recognizes 2018 award winners

The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) recognized numerous award winners throughout its 2018 Annual Meeting in Philadelphia.

August 13, 2018

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Business Intelligence

Image-interpretation market scoreboard: Radiologists 72%, others 28%

Lantheus lands rights to budding radiopharmaceuticals for initial outlay of $35M

17 short-term strategies to address the national radiologist shortage

‘SR’ onboards another independent practice, its 1st in the Natural State

Analysis: Allied radiology professionals generate millions of dollars per year in indirect revenues alone

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