The proposed rule contains more than 40 new or revised codes that affect radiology
ANSTO invests over $250,000 into ensuring nuclear medicine agents are reaching patients
Sonography had the highest rate of unread second-opinion reports at 62.5%
Can allow them to stay home and minimize their risk of contracting COVID-19
Researchers saw a 25% decrease in cancer mortality, with minimal increase in overdiagnosis
Cigna accused of withholding reimbursement for diagnostic and treatment services of COVID-19 patients
Will offer more insurance options, and affordable and increased access for patients
May tailor treatments based on an individual’s physiology
Could improve workflow, guarantee greater availability of MR system
Could reduce burden of radiologists that have to examine each image
Holds approximately five times more power than conventional clinical systems
First deployments of new Cerner system slated for this month
SOLTUS 500 is designed to enhance workflow without sacrificing image quality
Erroneous views on breast density, risk assessment and screening
ACR, RSNA and AAPM will annotate thousands of images
'Ghost imaging' may provide greater insight on the heart and other organs
Components can be added over time on a need-by-need basis
Can offer hybrid cloud solutions, long-term storage and cloud-based PACS
Expected to help drive interventional cardiovascular MR (iCMR) lab adoption
May be due to people avoiding hospitals out of fear of contracting COVID-19
All paid registrations for HIMSS20 will be transferred to HIMSS21
Embracing remote exams makes more sense than ever as the US grapples with COVID-19
China-based imaging OEM expands presence in the US
Purchased 42,900 Trilogy ventilators for $15,000 each, whereas Obama admin bought 10,000 'nearly identical' units for $3,280 each
Failure to reduce hospitalizations by 10% may hurt chances for Medicare coverage
Could indicate the need for supplemental screening in women with extremely dense breasts
Method utilizes a mask with tiny slits that is placed over an X-ray beam
Should instead be used on demand, when there is a clinical indication
Enabling complex procedures to be performed on the battlefield with remote, expert guidance
Legacy systems may increase chance for breakdowns, extend wait times for patients
Improving start times from 11% on-time to over 80%
Bringing advanced cancer detection technology to rural communities
Decrease in Medicare payments took place between 2007 and 2019
Mouthpiece prevents aerosolized droplets of the virus from spreading
Mitigating effects of crises like the COVID-19 pandemic on practices
Many can expect margins of -3%, even with CARES Act funding
Offers advanced image clarity and an adaptable work surface for greater access to bedside
Seeing 40% – 90% decreases in examination volumes
Installing and de-installing capital equipment is a collaborative operation, here's how your facility can get prepared
The coronavirus pandemic has made the cost-saving benefits of an independent service organization clearer than ever
Amplify magnetic field of low-field MR scanners by 3,000 times
Saw increased demand in CT, ventilators and patient monitoring systems
Their combination would bring together 12 hospitals and more than 250 sites of care
New study confirms imaging volume losses of 50% – 70% at healthcare facilities
With utilization down, efficiency improves, as the ED focuses on high-acuity cases
Accused of paying kickbacks to promote use of equipment by physicians
Could limit radiotherapy fractions to once a week over five weeks in total
Median charge of $45,683 for older demographic patients; $34,662 for younger
Reveals tissue behavior, can better visualize and characterize tumors
The new vehicle will replace a prototype launched two years ago
