An example of a lung cancer found using low-dose computed tomography (LDCT). Image courtesy of RSNA
These findings underscore the need for better implementation of shared decision-making (SDM) models, as well as more thorough counseling documentation, as low-dose CT (LDCT) lung screen coverage is dependent on these factors, experts suggested.
The ASNC is one of several medical imaging societies asking Congress to repeal the appropriate use criteria (AUC) criteria mandate. They say it poses issues for clinicians and is becoming outdated by changes in CMS payment systems. The AUC requirements call for documentation using CVMS authorized software in order to show advanced imaging such as nuclear and CT is justified, or else Medicare payments might be withheld.
Over the past few weeks, members of ASNC’s Health Policy Committee have held meetings with their members of Congress.
In participants who reported concern about their subjective memory, higher white matter hyperintensity volumes were observed and those individuals exhibited 174% faster cognitive decline than their peers.
Researchers referred to the newly developed Korean Society of Abdominal Radiology consensus recommendations when evaluating the CT scans of patients with extrahepatic bile duct cancer.
Experts involved with the study suggested that these findings could be beneficial in the future of ovarian tumor assessment by providing clinical decision making support.
