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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.

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'Defer to breast cancer diagnosis and treatment experts': Imaging leaders rail against new ACP breast cancer screening recs

Two respected radiology organizations have issued a stark warning on the new recommendations, stating that they risk confusing patients and “may contribute to thousands of additional breast cancer deaths each year.”

Breast arterial calcifications (BACs) identified on screening mammograms may help identify women who face a heightened risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a new analysis published in Clinical Imaging.

New mammogram policy: Maryland to require BAC notifications with first law of its kind

HB 1364, a bill some radiologists pushed back against, is headed to the Governor’s desk to be finalized. It is set to take effect on Oct. 1.

Early SAVR in asymptomatic heart patients linked to long-term benefits

New 10-year data explored the impact of performing SAVR on asymptomatic patients with severe aortic stenosis.

Cardiology practice launches walk-in clinic in Pennsylvania

The new clinic wants to keep patients out of hospital EDs when possible and provide care at a lower cost.

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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.