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RSNA21: Two-thirds of states did not prioritize vulnerable cancer patients during initial COVID vaccine rollout

Regulators must ensure that vulnerable populations receive their booster shots in a timely fashion.

RSNA21: Deep learning automatically labels coronary arteries to produce structured CCTA reports

The algorithm yielded a 94.4% accuracy for labeling arteries in accordance with the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography guidelines.

Some states have 25% fewer radiologists than Medicare patients, illustrating nationwide trend

Across the West, for example, the rise in Medicare beneficiaries has outpaced rads by 10.1%.

70% of 'ministroke' patients discharged from ED with incomplete imaging never receive follow-up

Early detection and treatment can prevent up to 80% of stroke cases after transient ischemic attacks, according to data shared at RSNA.

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Radiologists discover ‘startling’ disparities between commercial, Medicare imaging prices

In some cases private payer rates were more than 10 times the Medicare rate for the same exam.

RSNA21: Referring providers receive radiology reports 35 minutes faster under structured framework

Turnaround time improvements are likely due to the fewer number of edits required from the initial draft to finalized report.

New imaging guidance for patients on common blood thinners who have suffered a head injury

These individuals are typically sent for an initial CT scan, but follow-up protocol is not well established, experts said during RSNA.

RSNA21: Patient access to imaging doesn’t overburden radiologists—many see it as key to transparency

In fact, 76% of rads said online access to results did not impact their role at all, according to new data presented at RSNA's annual meeting.

AHRA calls for presenters to speak at October virtual conference

Imaging experts from around the country are in Nashville for the Association for Medical Imaging Management’s (AHRA) Annual Meeting, but the deadline to apply to speak at the organization’s  Fall Conference  will crop up only a couple of weeks later.  

Leadership styles that work in healthcare—and those that don’t

Leaders often struggle with finding the best way to motivate and inspire their employees, and in healthcare, it can even be trickier than normal. What can leaders in medical imaging do to get the most out of their employees?

How to improve patient care and get paid for it too

Within the frequently frustrating arena of medical billing, it’s the paradox that never ceases to confound some of the brightest minds in the business: Procedures listed by payers as “No pre-authorization required” are among the most commonly denied for payment after they’ve been completed.

AHRA 2016 is finally here! Don’t miss these 3 keynote speakers in Nashville

As always, this year’s AHRA annual meeting is jam-packed with smiling faces, exciting presentations, and groundbreaking technology. It also features three fascinating, can’t-miss keynote speakers: Christine Cashen, Scott Steinberg, and Mark Scharenbroich. 

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Positron partners with Upbeat Cardiology Solutions to improve cardiac PET/CT access

Positron, a New York-based nuclear imaging company, will now provide Upbeat Cardiology Solutions with advanced PET/CT systems and services.

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FDA clears AI screening tool for cardiac amyloidosis

Ultromics designed EchoGo Amyloidosis to evaluate routine echocardiogram results for signs of cardiac amyloidosis. It received the FDA's breakthrough device designation back in 2023.

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Global shortage of nuclear imaging isotopes may be over

The nuclear imaging isotope shortage of molybdenum-99 may be over now that the sidelined reactor is restarting. ASNC's president says PET and new SPECT technologies helped cardiac imaging labs better weather the storm.