The update covers scenarios such as thoracic back pain (where imaging usually isn't appropriate) and penetrating torso trauma (which sometimes requires X-rays or CT). 

On average, imaging costs per patient were almost 300% higher in the substance-use cohort, experts detailed in Academic Radiology. 

NRC is teaming with Connecticut-based Stamford Health to open a new outpatient center with improved efficiency and competitive pricing. 

Both S&P and Moody’s highlighted the Los Angeles-based company's strong revenue growth, competitive position and solid liquidity. 

Founded in 1992, Vacaville-based California X-ray Imaging Services Inc. is an authorized distributor for several leading manufacturers. 

The American College of Radiology praised the hearing as a potential first step to address inadequate reimbursement levels under the federal payment program. 

The American Medical Association has sent its study to thousands of members of the specialty but only received seven responses, ACR says. 

UnitedHealth recently announced plans to purchase Steward Medical Group, a multispecialty radiology provider that spans nine states, after private equity owners left it financially hamstrung.