"By looking at the mammograms from the perspective of the radiologist, the technologist is more likely to obtain an additional image to avoid an unnecessary recall," experts explained this week.

The update is part of a slew of changes in the Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System final rule. 

The new research spells good news for the future of breast imaging, experts noted in the European Journal of Radiology.

Providers rely on radiology reports when deciding to transfer patients to tertiary care centers, which may rack up unnecessary healthcare dollars.

Temple University Hospital found success using telemedicine visits during the pandemic, particularly among at-risk patients.

Mass General radiologists say changing the age and smoking pack-years doesn't fully address cancer risk.

Despite Medicare funding LDCT screening programs in the U.S., experts say uptake remains low, at around 4%.

Scans performed within 24 hours of admission predicted if patients would require intensive care, oxygen during their stay or be readmitted within 30 days.