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New GE HealthCare partnership expands access to prostate cancer imaging agent
Repetitive head impact in soccer players increases risk of brain damage, MRI shows
Expert panel develops new breast biopsy guidelines
Pre-imaging pain medication may impact accuracy of abdominal ultrasounds
4D MRI techniques could help advance the development of artificial hearts
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SimonMed Imaging must reform billing practices, pay fine after settling state AG’s lawsuit

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes had accused the Scottsdale-based radiology group of issuing delayed refunds after allegedly using questionable upfront billing practices. 

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Key Lumexa Imaging C-suite leader resigns

Julie Szeker, the publicly traded company’s chief legal officer and corporate secretary, submitted her resignation on Jan. 12, according to an SEC filing.

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Hospital giant Intermountain Health closes acquisition of Las Vegas radiology practice

The Salt Lake City-based nonprofit is buying Steinberg Diagnostic Medical Imaging for an undisclosed sum, with the integration to be introduced in phases over the coming year.

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Whole-body MRI firm Ezra acquired by celebrity-backed longevity startup Function Health

Matt Damon, Pedro Pascal and Kevin Hart have invested in Function, which offers 100-plus lab tests to help its 200K members live "100 healthy years." 

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Timothy L. Swan, MD, elected president of the American College of Radiology

“Dr. Swan is an inspiring and untiring leader who has served with distinction in his multiple ACR and professional roles," CEO Dana Smetherman, MD, said Monday. 

'ThyGPT' slashes rates of thyroid nodule biopsies

Use of the model could reduce unnecessary thyroid nodule biopsies by 40% or more, researchers suggest.

New MRI tech assistant course addresses growing demand for remote scans

The training program is officially open for enrollment for students hoping to participate in remote scanning operations. 

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How tax policies impact cancer mortality rates

According to a new analysis, the relationship between the two is actually quite significant. 

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The 4 most common communication errors in radiology, according to 1 institution

Investigators with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center recently aimed to understand the root causes of communication mishaps in imaging. 

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AI turns mammograms into CVD risk assessments—no outside data required

Thanks to AI, clinicians can use mammograms to do a lot more than identify signs of breast cancer. Researchers explored data from nearly 50,000 patients, presenting their findings in Heart.