Increased volume has led to stress among endovascular stroke physicians, with some hospitals relying on interventional rads to relieve the strain. 

“Our dedicated staff are committed to getting lifesaving treatments delivered to the patients who need them,” MURR's executive director said in a statement on Feb. 9.

For the program, subspecialists reviewed outside reads from community radiologists and consulted them on any discrepancies. 

The proposed plan would have relaxed requirements for handling and administering unsealed radiopharmaceutical materials, which could present safety concerns, the ACR cautioned.

Between 2012 and 2019, on-call work, measured in RVUs, increased by 52% compared to a 23% increase in ED visits, experts recently reported in the European Journal of Radiology.

The American Roentgen Ray Society will present Lee, a renowned pediatric imaging specialist, with the 2022 Gold Medal during its annual meeting in May.

Karim Karti brings 25 years of experience to the position, including more than two decades at GE Healthcare Imaging, where he served as president and CEO.

Patients will pay lower out-of-pocket costs for receiving imaging services at UHC-approved Designated Diagnostic Providers.