Medical Imaging

Physicians utilize medical imaging to see inside the body to diagnose and treat patients. This includes computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), X-ray, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, angiography,  and the nuclear imaging modalities of PET and SPECT. 

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Survey explores radiology practices’ surveillance preferences when monitoring breast cancer survivors

There is “immense variability” in how this is handled in clinical practice, with a lack of evidence-based literature, experts wrote in JACR. 

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Lung cancer deaths decrease, but only about 6% of high-risk patients screened using low-dose CT

Providers are struggling to address disparities in minority communities, the American Lung Association reported.  

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FDA clears GE Healthcare X-ray artificial intelligence aid for endotracheal tube placement

It’s part of a suite of solutions from the Chicago-based technology giant, embedded in mobile imaging devices to improve quality. 

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In report to Congress, task force touts need to improve CT lung cancer screening uptake

USPSTF wants to unearth ways to increase uptake in clinical practice, particularly among those at higher risk of death from the disease.

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When patients are satisfied, outpatient MR imaging volumes increase, new study finds

With rising consumerism in healthcare, experts believe radiology leaders must pay attention to the “economic consequences” of patient satisfaction. 

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Imaging advocate applauds CMS’ decision to lift longstanding PET payment restriction

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is removing restrictions for using positron emission tomography scans outside of cancer care. 

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Study unearths significant disparities in use of prostate MRI after an elevated PSA blood test

Black and Asian patients are 24% less likely to undergo imaging after a prostate-specific antigen screening test indicated one may be necessary. 

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Freestanding imaging centers among those avoiding CMS’ COVID-19 vaccination mandate

The agency also did not include requirements for physician offices or portable X-ray suppliers, while some lawmakers plan to fight the emergency order.

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Health Imaging
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.

Cardiovascular Business
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.

Cardiovascular Business
‘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.