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Repeat imaging rates higher when scans are interpreted by nurse practitioners, physician assistants

The finding is based on an analysis of nearly 1.4 million office-based imaging claims, conducted by the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute.

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Members of Congress condemn Medicare model targeting ‘wasteful’ interventional radiology services

“It is not an exaggeration to say that the requirement of prior authorization for traditional Medicare services will kill seniors,” says Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis.

Referrers frequently failing to recommend patients for key interventional radiology procedure

An analysis of nearly 272,000 uterine fibroid healthcare encounters shows that only about 4% of women underwent uterine fibroid embolization, a minimally invasive IR treatment option.

Lit review identifies a ‘glaring gap’ involving older Americans and healthcare AI

Conventional wisdom has it that older adults willingly lag behind younger subpopulations when it comes to reaping the benefits of emerging healthcare technologies, including AI.

WSJ: UnitedHealth seeks meeting with Trump as part of lobbying effort

The Wall Street Journal said that President Donald Trump has yet to meet with company representatives. However, UnitedHealth CEO Stephen Hemsley reportedly met with members of the administration in Washington.

Joysticks recalled after power wheelchairs move on their own, injuring a patient

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a recall of Mo-Vis BVBA joysticks after a faulty firmware version was linked to the malfunction. Users will need to have their devices upgraded.

Terrorism charges dropped against Mangione in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing

Luigi Mangione still faces nine counts in New York stemming from the alleged murder of Brian Thompson. Additionally, he faces a federal murder indictment that carries the possibility of the death penalty.

AI model reduces false positives on lung cancer CT scans

AI model nearly halves false positive rates for lung cancer CT screenings

Reducing false positives could decrease the frequency of unnecessary procedures, lower the associated costs and also ease patient anxiety concerning CT results.

The hidden costs of legacy image exchange solutions

A recent 2024 PocketHealth survey of 202 U.S. hospital and imaging center decision-makers highlights the significant challenges healthcare providers face with legacy image exchange systems. The survey and conversations with industry leaders reveal that these outdated solutions impact both operational efficiency and patient satisfaction, often resulting in additional workload and increased costs.

AI for TAVR, robot-guided echo and more: Key research at ESC Congress 2024

ESC's annual meeting is always one of the world's largest gatherings of cardiologists and other cardiology professionals. This year's 4-day event will be no different.

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New tau imaging agent granted FDA's Fast Track designation

Life Molecular Imaging's new agent has demonstrated promising brain uptake, fast wash-out in non-target regions and excellent reproducibility.

Eiman Jahangir, MD, a cardiologist with Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), successfully traveled to space and back Thursday, Aug. 29, on a Blue Origin rocket. The entire flight lasted approximately nine minutes. Blue Origin is the aerospace company founded by Amazon’s Jeff Bezos in 2000.

Cardiologist blasts into space on Jeff Bezos-funded Blue Origin rocket

The nine-minute flight was a complete success. Prior Blue Origin space tourism missions have included everyone from Bezos himself to Star Trek actor William Shatner.

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Radiology Business

Repeat imaging rates higher when scans are interpreted by nurse practitioners, physician assistants

The finding is based on an analysis of nearly 1.4 million office-based imaging claims, conducted by the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute.

Radiology Business

Members of Congress condemn Medicare model targeting ‘wasteful’ interventional radiology services

“It is not an exaggeration to say that the requirement of prior authorization for traditional Medicare services will kill seniors,” says Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis.

Radiology Business

Referrers frequently failing to recommend patients for key interventional radiology procedure

An analysis of nearly 272,000 uterine fibroid healthcare encounters shows that only about 4% of women underwent uterine fibroid embolization, a minimally invasive IR treatment option.