Policy & Regulations

This channel includes news coverage of healthcare policy and regulations set by Congress, the states, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and medical associations and societies. 

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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.

Patients' T-shirt size an accurate measurement for CT dose reference levels

Experts suggest that their findings indicate dose reference levels could be shirt size specific in the not so distant future, according to a study published in the European Journal of Radiology. 

April 5, 2022

Joint replacements significantly increase radiation exposure to interventionalists

Experts urged physicians to take extra protective measures when in the presence of metal protheses during procedures and to be vigilant in shielding their eyes from additional exposure. 

April 1, 2022
The long legal saga of Richard Paulus, a Kentucky cardiologist accused of performing unnecessary cardiac procedures, appears to still be going strong in 2022 and might be reviewed by the Supreme Court. The New York state radiologist is facing 36 misdemeanor counts for secret sexual recording without consent, according to a story in the Boston Herald.

Radiologist faces charges for allegedly recording up the skirts of 36 women

The New York state radiologist is facing 36 misdemeanor counts for secret sexual recording without consent, according to a story in the Boston Herald.

March 31, 2022
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FDA issues safety warning for iodinated contrast media use in children

The communication cited concerns of thyroid dysfunction in pediatric patients after administering the imaging agent. 

March 31, 2022
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AI software that triages x-rays for pneumothorax receives FDA clearance

The new algorithm flags chest x-rays when it detects pneumothorax and notifies physicians of any suspicious findings.

March 30, 2022
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The impact of state-level digital breast tomosynthesis coverage mandates

A total of 17 states have enacted legislation requiring private insurers to cover DBT exams, which has resulted in it being more widely recommended by radiologists. 

March 28, 2022
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FDA approves new radioligand therapy for PSMA positive metastatic prostate cancer

In clinical trials, the therapy reduced patients' risk of death by 38%, along with significantly decreasing disease progression. 

March 24, 2022
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States move breast cancer screening bills forward

The bills update the ages at which insurance carriers are required to cover screening mammograms and add language that includes tomosynthesis in the definition of mammographic screening.

March 21, 2022
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AI improves CT assessments, boosts care for real-world heart patients

Automated AI-generated measurements combined with annotated CT images can improve treatment planning and help referring physicians and patients better understand their disease, explained Sarah Jane Rinehart, MD, director of cardiac imaging with Charleston Area Medical Center.

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AI predicts cardiovascular risk during CT scans—no invasive tests or contrast required

Two advanced algorithms—one for CAC scores and another for segmenting cardiac chamber volumes—outperformed radiologists when assessing low-dose chest CT scans. 

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Google teams with Bayer to address radiologist burnout via AI

"Gen AI can help tackle repetitive tasks and provide insights into massive datasets, saving valuable time," Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, said Tuesday. 

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