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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Accelerated MRI sequence reduces scan times by one-third while maintaining image quality

This change in clinical practice could increase scanner throughput, leading to decreased costs, patient discomfort and motion artifacts, experts noted. 

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Optimizing imaging sites of service could boost margins, amass thousands more in collections

An organization could add an additional $87,532 on one MRI machine or over $260,000 via CT each year through strategic site selection, experts estimated.

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Introducing MRI into clinical practice helps reduce the rate of unnecessary prostate biopsies

“We argue that the results could be replicated elsewhere if guidelines are followed and the urologist and MRI radiologist are dedicated,” researchers noted. 

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Virtual radiology consultation services could add value—but are patients interested?

Patients appeared to show little interest in the offering, presenting an "important quandary" for the specialty, according to a new study. 

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MRI results affected by movement? MIT researchers have an AI-powered solution

An MRI's sensitivity to movement during scans often leads to image artifacts, risking misdiagnoses and redundant scans. But a new deep learning model may be able to compensate.

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Cigna is removing 25% of medical services from prior authorization, but none of them are in imaging

The health insurer has faced criticism over its use of PA, including a class action lawsuit alleging it denied claims for imaging and other healthcare services in bulk

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FDA temporarily halts mammography services at critical access hospital, claiming they posed ‘serious risk to human health’

Phelps Memorial Health Center has completed the necessary remedies, including notifying any women who underwent breast imaging the last two years.

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FDA clears new AI-powered MRI system from Fujifilm

The Echelon Synergy MRI machine utilizes proprietary deep learning reconstruction technology to enhance sharpness and acquire images faster. 

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The patient, who was being cared for in the ICU, was not accompanied or monitored by nursing staff during his exam, despite being sedated.

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.

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.