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

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

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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.

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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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 Rembra platform

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

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Care teams should be aware of this difference, even using CT images when possible to look for signs of any potential issues.

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Leaders with the Raleigh, North Carolina-based radiology group said the change comes as the practice continues pursuing expansion through "de novo" imaging centers. 

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The Deerfield Beach, Florida-based company is adding MetisMD, “a highly regarded teleradiology provider with deep expertise in musculoskeletal imaging.” 

Congresswoman Rep Beth Van Duyne

“Patients should have the freedom to choose the highest quality care available, and physicians should be allowed to provide it,” said Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas. 

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