Jay A. Baker, MD, professor of radiology and chief of the breast imaging division at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina, and the vice president of the Society of Breast Imaging (SBI), spoke with Radiology Business about some of the biggest topics affecting breast imaging today.

The Dev4Health Conference, a new joint initiative created by Health 2.0 and the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), released an schedule for its inaugural gathering.

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) announced Monday that Erin J. Wittland and Melanie C. Dempsey, PhD, have been selected to receive ASRT Foundation 2018 International Speakers Exchange Awards. Recipients are given the opportunity to travel internationally and share their research with colleagues.

The American College of Radiology (ACR) announced this week that its National Radiology Data Registry (NRDR) has been renewed as a Qualified Clinical Data Registry by CMS. This renewal means that providers can continue to use the NRDR to meet MIPS reporting requirements throughout 2018.

The 2.3-percent tax on the sale of medical devices returned Jan. 1 after being suspended for two years, but the Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) is now urging Congress to fully repeal the tax by Jan. 29, the day manufacturers are required to resume making payments.

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) announced Monday, Dec. 18, that the ASRT Foundation has awarded a research grant of nearly $10,000 to Tanya M. Custer, MS, to study the role of e-modules—computer-based educational tools that typically last 10-15 minutes—in imaging education.

The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) has come out supporting new legislation that would delay the medical device tax for five years. The bill, HR 4716, was introduced by Rep. Erik Paulsen, R-Minnesota and Rep. Jackie Walorski, R-Indiana.

At RSNA 2017 in Chicago, artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning technologies were everywhere. Attendees rushed to learn as much as possible about AI, countless educational sessions touched on the topic and exhibitors made sure to mention it in their booths as much as possible. I wouldn’t quite say AI took over the show like some have suggested, but it did make quite an impression on everyone walking through the doors of McCormick Place.