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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.

Cleveland Clinic completes world's first transcontinental remotely assisted HIFU procedure
Cleveland Clinic completes world's first remotely assisted HIFU procedure for prostate cancer

Providers are hopeful their work will further advance the use of such procedures in areas where patients face barriers to accessing cancer care. 

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Enforcement of rule regulating discrimination in AI use will start May 1, ACR warns

However, it’s still uncertain whether the Trump administration will follow through with the new HHS policy update. 

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Only 4% of women comfortable with AI serving as sole reader of mammograms

“Incorporating patient perspectives into AI implementation strategies ensures that these technologies improve and not hinder patient care," one expert contends. 

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Hawaii’s largest hospital alerts staff after imaging backlog reaches 8,000 exams

The Aloha State is reportedly facing challenges with hiring radiologists and radiologic technologists to meet heavy demand for medical imaging. 

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Most patients trust AI to interpret their imaging, but certain demographic factors shape these opinions

“Incorporating patient perspectives into AI implementation strategies ensures that these technologies improve and not hinder patient care."

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A 'very tough situation'—as Hawaii's radiologist shortage persists, imaging backlogs climb into the thousands

One organization in the state informed staff members that more than 8,000 images are currently pending review. 

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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.