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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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AI tool has 'untapped potential' for diagnosing and managing multiple sclerosis

The tool extracts brain region and white matter lesion volumes from any MRI of the brain, even less specialized sequences not traditionally used in the diagnosis or management of MS. 

Chun Wang shares first medical radiographs captured in space.
First X-rays taken in space mimic historic first radiograph captured on earth

The image was taken during SpaceX’s recent Fram2 mission aboard the Crew Dragon Resilience spacecraft. 

Radiologist Paul Rodrigue, MD, is missing from New Orleans, according to local police.
New Orleans police searching for missing radiologist

Authorities are asking for help as they search for Paul Rodrigue, MD, 43, who has been missing for more than a week. 

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ER takes page from Uber, using ‘surge’ teleradiology staffing during peak demand

Nonscheduled radiologists are able to log in for voluntary 5-minute increments during busy periods, earning pay based on the time of day. 

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Medicare Advantage fails to cut radiation therapy costs, despite heavy prior authorization burden

MA cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy tallied higher spending and longer average treatment duration compared to their counterparts on traditional Medicare. 

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Medicare instructs contractors to begin covering CT colorectal cancer screening

CMS emphasized that all coinsurance and deductibles should be waived for the exam, noting that MACs have until July 1 to comply with the change. 

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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.