Quality

The focus of quality improvement in healthcare is to bolster performance and processes related to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Leaders in this space also ensure the proper selection of imaging exams and procedures, and monitor the safety of services, among other duties. Reimbursement programs such as the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) utilize financial incentives to improve quality. This also includes setting and maintaining care quality initiatives, such as the requirements set by the Joint Commission.

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Brain scans may be key to ID best treatment for patients with depression

In a new study called PReDICT, researchers found that by using MRI clinicians will be better able to identify the best treatment for patients with depression, whether its psychotherapy or antidepressant medication.

RaySafe unveils new Real-Time Dosimeter English

The Fluke Biomedical company expands its offerings for radiation safety

Windsong Radiology introduces prostate cancer-focused radiopharmaceutical therapy

A new FDA-approved radiopharmaceutical, Xofigo, is now being offered at Windsong Radiology in New York for therapy used to treat metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC).

Spreemo Health launches network to reduce diagnostic errors with back pain

Spreemo Health announced the launch of its new Spine Radiology Network to improve outcomes and reduce diagnostic errors for patients with chronic back pain.

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County-level variation in imaging utilization impacts practicing radiologists

Imaging utilization in the U.S. varies more at the county level than at the state level, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology. In addition, researchers found poor ratings in economic measures, such as income and insurance coverage, independently correlated with higher imaging utilization—the opposite of what they expected.

CT angiography, myocardial stress perfusion imaging could predict heart attack

Researchers may have discovered an effective method of predicting heart attack and other serious cardiovascular events with a combination of CT angiography and CT myocardial stress perfusion imaging.

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Advanced Radiology opens imaging center in Connecticut

Serving Southern Connecticut for more than 110 years, Advanced Radiology Consultants is expanding their services with their opening of a new imaging center in Wilton, which is the company’s eighth imaging center.

Konica Minolta Healthcare Enhances Rapid Response Capabilities with AeroRemote™ Monitoring Service

Konica Minolta HealthcareAmericas, Inc. announced the launch of itsAeroRemote™ cloud-based, active monitoring solution for Konica Minolta AeroDR® Systems.

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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.

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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.

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‘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.