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New case law could put radiologists on hook for imaging-order appropriateness

“Radiologists should exercise caution when implementing...protocoling workﬂows that bypass independent radiologist review," one expert writes in the American Journal of Roentgenology.

Interventional radiologists launch new chain of standalone outpatient IR centers

Co-founders Jonathan Steinberger, MD, and Gabriel Lipshutz, MD, are starting Elmnt IR with an initial location in Los Angeles and more to follow.

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Radiologists No. 1 among physician specialists with $5M or more in net worth: Medscape

About 39% of rads polled by the news website said they fall in this income bracket, placing the profession in a tie with orthopedists.

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New study offers insight into the type of AI radiologists prefer

Members of the specialty are more likely to trust domain-specific models when it comes to report generation support, research suggests.

An ‘AI-native’—and lavishly funded—medical center grows in Texas

The largest single component of the overall project is likely to be the high-tech, high-touch hospital that’s now slated for opening in 2030.

Clinic selling electrical stimulation pain relief pays $380K to resolve fraud allegations

The U.S. Department of Justice said Wisconsin-based Apple Clinic and its owner Michael Johnson, MD, were using a combination of nerve density testing, vitamin injections and electrical stimulation to alleviate pain, billing Medicare for these medically unnecessary services.

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Interventional radiology procedure offers relief from painful blood-clot side effect

Post-thrombotic syndrome is the result of permanent damage to the veins following DVT. The condition causes swelling, discoloration and pain in the legs and can feel debilitating for many.

FDA clears Philips' CT platform that streamlines and coordinates workflows

The product expands the capabilities of computed tomography within both diagnostic and radiation therapy settings, improving coordination between care teams.

Darryl Drevna, senior director of regulatory affairs, American Medical Group Association (AMGA), explains the issues that led to the current shortages of staff across healthcare, how government policy plays a role and ways that the problem can be addressed.

Ways to address the expanding healthcare staffing shortage

Healthcare systems tell AMGA they are competing with Home Depot and other retailers for front office staff.

Radiology among the most burned out specialties, new AMA survey says

About 45% of radiologists have experienced such workplace exhaustion, which places the specialty fifth among medical professions polled.

Radiology provider Lumexa Imaging appoints chief growth officer

Keith Lynch is taking on the title after previously serving as senior VP of strategy and development at SCA Health, a prominent ambulatory surgery center operator.

Tourists more likely to undergo unnecessary imaging in the ED

“From an operational perspective, these findings have implications for staffing and resource planning in emergency radiology departments serving high-tourism regions."

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New case law could put radiologists on hook for imaging-order appropriateness

“Radiologists should exercise caution when implementing...protocoling workﬂows that bypass independent radiologist review," one expert writes in the American Journal of Roentgenology.