Oncology Imaging

Medical imaging has become integral to cancer care, assessing the stage and location of cancerous tumors. By utilizing powerful imaging modalities including CT, MRI, MRA and PET/CT, oncology imaging radiologists are able to assist referring physicians in the detection and diagnosis of cancer.

M*Modal debuts CDA report templates for radiology

M*Modal has introduced an HL7 clinical document architecture (CDA) structured document standard of radiology report templates.

AMGA voices concern over tiered ACO system in draft criteria

Although the American Medical Group Association (AMGA) agrees with most of the draft criteria for credentialing accountable care organizations (ACOs), AMGA is concerned that creating several tiers of ACOs may dilute initial ACO efforts and limit their chances for success.

Image Wisely campaign launched to address rad exposure in adults

The Radiological Society of North America and the American College of Radiology have joined forces with the American Association of Physicists in Medicine and the American Society of Radiologic Technologists to launch a task force and create the Image Wisely campaign to raise awareness about limiting radiation exposure in adults.

RSNA: Rads read breast density differently, even in same practice

CHICAGO--There is great variation among reading radiologistseven at the same institutionin reporting breast density, according to a study presented as a scientific poster at this weeks annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

RSNA: EDDA demonstrates liver cancer platform

EDDA Technology (Booth 8950) is introducing IQQA-Liver Suite at the 96th annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) next week in Chicago.

FDA clears Hologics 3D digital mammo system

Hologic has received an approvable letter from the FDA for the Selenia Dimensions 3D digital mammography tomosynthesis system.

SIR taps Susan Holzer as executive director

The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) has appointed Susan E. Sedory Holzer as the organization's executive director, effective Jan. 3, 2011.

CMS establishes Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has established the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation. Created by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the Innovation Center will examine new ways of delivering healthcare and paying healthcare providers.

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Clinicians have been using HeartSee to diagnose and treat coronary artery disease since the technology first debuted back in 2018. These latest updates, set to roll out to existing users, are designed to improve diagnostic performance and user access.

The cardiac technologies clinicians use for CVD evaluations have changed significantly in recent years, according to a new analysis of CMS data. While some modalities are on the rise, others are being utilized much less than ever before.