FFR-CT has grown in popularity due its ability to provide noninvasive evaluations of patients being considered for revascularization procedures. According to a new study in JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging, however, stress imaging strategies may still provide more value in certain scenarios. 

The mid-market-sized Growth Fund has hired advisors and is now gauging interest from potential buyers, according to a recently published report. 

PET/CT saw the biggest gains, up almost 21% year-over-year compared to Q1 of 2022, with the group collecting $390M in revenue (up 14%). 

Imaging groups and pain-management associations urged Humana, Aetna and others to lift restrictions around procedures to treat compression fractures. 

The college believes the move will sow confusion and is asking the agency to rescind its noncoverage determination. 

“Interestingly,” experts noted, despite such decreases, average payment amounts nearly tripled year-over-year, from $581 to $1,607 in 2020.

The pact comes as radiology practices fight to remain covered by the health plan of choice in their local service areas.

James McGuckin, MD, allegedly submitted more than 500 false claims for unnecessary vascular procedures between 2016 to 2019, the DOJ said.