Imaging experts slam Humana for ‘ill-informed and wrong’ decision to deny coverage for PET/CT exams The pair said that without hearing a solid argument, they will be "relentless" in opposing the insurance giant's coverage determination. Read more about Imaging experts slam Humana for ‘ill-informed and wrong’ decision to deny coverage for PET/CT exams
American Medical Association declares racism an ‘urgent public health threat’ AMA called for systemic and structural change to improve the health of the nation as a whole.Read more about American Medical Association declares racism an ‘urgent public health threat’
Combined cardiac imaging diagnoses heart attack in women left wondering after initial testing NYU researchers shared results from the multicenter Women’s Heart Attack Research Program during the American Heart Association's virtual meeting.Read more about Combined cardiac imaging diagnoses heart attack in women left wondering after initial testing
Major Northeast health system takes ‘huge step forward’ with Sectra’s digital pathology solution MetroHealth will incorporate the digital slide module across its entire imaging enterprise.Read more about Major Northeast health system takes ‘huge step forward’ with Sectra’s digital pathology solution
40% of interventional radiology lawsuits are nonmedical, with employment, disability the top disputes IR providers should consult experienced legal counsel to guide them in both malpractice and workplace-related concerns, experts explained recently.Read more about 40% of interventional radiology lawsuits are nonmedical, with employment, disability the top disputes
New outpatient interventional radiology procedure safely ‘stuns’ arthritis pain Cooled radiofrequency ablation works by directing low-grade current to crucial nerve areas, slowing pain signals to the brain.Read more about New outpatient interventional radiology procedure safely ‘stuns’ arthritis pain
Father-son team set to test their 3D color scanner in large trial investigating hand injuries Professor Anthony Butler from the University of Otago, Christchurch and his MARS wrist scanner. Credit: University of Otago. Next years’ research will build off of a successful study which found that the wrist scanner produced images on par with CT machines. Read more about Father-son team set to test their 3D color scanner in large trial investigating hand injuries
Professor Anthony Butler from the University of Otago, Christchurch and his MARS wrist scanner. Credit: University of Otago.
ED labels 84% of its abdominal ultrasound exams as inappropriate, causing downstream problems In 20% of such cases, guideline-discordant exams forced providers to use an additional imaging modality, researchers explained.Read more about ED labels 84% of its abdominal ultrasound exams as inappropriate, causing downstream problems
CMS’ move to reimburse doctors for imaging algorithm use is encouraging. But is it enough? Some are calling on the agency to boost proposed payments for a tool that diagnoses diabetic retinopathy in order to encourage widespread adoption.Read more about CMS’ move to reimburse doctors for imaging algorithm use is encouraging. But is it enough?
Simple questionnaire spots patients with ‘silent’ CAD who may benefit from follow-up cardiac imaging Results from the 30,000-patient CArdioPulmonary BioImage Study were presented during the American Heart Association's virtual meeting.Read more about Simple questionnaire spots patients with ‘silent’ CAD who may benefit from follow-up cardiac imaging
