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Cardiology practices pay $17.7M to settle fraud allegations brought on by whistleblowers

A total of 16 cardiology practices from 12 states settled with the DOJ to resolve allegations they overbilled Medicare for imaging agents used to diagnose cardiovascular disease. 

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'Desktop' MRI brings physics education to the classroom

The tabletop scanner provides students with more hands-on opportunities to learn about the processes that drive the modality’s imaging capabilities.  

PHOTO GALLERY: Medical imaging technology at RSNA 2024

Take a virtual tour around the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) meeting to see the sights and new technologies displayed across the vast exhibit hall floors.

New $100K project will utilize brain MRIs to study COVID brain fog and dementia

Rutgers University researchers are leading the effort and hope to determine if FDA-approved drugs can be repurposed to prevent or improve impairment.

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Lawmakers request records from FDA on Alzheimer’s drug approval, citing ‘apparent anomalies’

Part of their list includes info regarding the agency's move to approve Aduhelm for broader treatment indications than studied during clinical testing, a gripe similar to complaints cited by SNMMI.

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Myocardial perfusion imaging diverts patients from unnecessary, invasive angiography

MPI has the potential to act as a "gatekeeper" for invasive coronary angiography following coronary CT angiography, experts reported recently.

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Ultra-high-resolution CTA accurately assesses severely calcified vessels, overcoming CT’s limitations

The technique notched high image quality scores while detecting stenosis with 86% sensitivity and 88% specificity, Johns Hopkins researchers reported.

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Cardiology practices pay $17.7M to settle fraud allegations brought on by whistleblowers

A total of 16 cardiology practices from 12 states settled with the DOJ to resolve allegations they overbilled Medicare for imaging agents used to diagnose cardiovascular disease. 

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Cardiology, radiology specialists debate CCTA’s rise as a go-to imaging modality for CAD

CCTA is being utilized more and more for the diagnosis and management of suspected coronary artery disease. An international group of specialists shared their perspective on this ongoing trend.

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New AI program delivers rapid, accurate echo video assessments

The new technology shows early potential to make a significant impact on imaging workflows and patient care.