With the November 8 deadline looming for a CMS decision on coverage of lung-cancer screening for Medicare patients, several studies presented earlier this week at the 2014 Chicago Multidisciplinary Symposium in Thoracic Oncology underscored the need for a disciplined approach to lung cancer diagnosis in this population.

While the nation deliberates what a Republican Senate means for gridlock in Washington, the specialty’s political action committee has a more pragmatic objective: Counting the number of investments that paid off in wins.

ClearChoiceMD, the New Hampshire-based chain of 10 high-end urgent care clinics in Northern New England, has installed digital x-ray systems and PACS in all its locations. 

CMS chose Halloween to issue a review copy of the 2015 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rule, foreshadowing a 21.2% reduction in payment rates for all physicians beginning April Fool’s Day, and a few choice tricks for radiology on January 1.

Three days at RBMA’s Fall Educational Conference in Seattle seemed hardly enough time to attend educational sessions, network with colleagues, share best practices and visit the exhibit hall, but attendees took advantage of every minute to discuss the topics most important to them. From ICD-10 preparations to joint ventures and regional radiology associations, radiology’s business managers were eager to share and learn new ideas from each other.

Virtual Radiologic has added a new service aimed at radiology practices that want to know how they’re performing 24/7 in all sorts of clinical and operational activities.

Dr. Karen DeSalvo recently announced her departure from the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology to assist in the federal government's Ebola response efforts, but will continue to be involved in federal health information technology efforts as well. 

The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) recently announced a partnership with KLAS Enterprises, a research firm, to accelerate and enhance industry performance and support all stakeholders in healthcare transformation.