Working in radiology associated with higher levels of burnout amid pandemic, large survey finds COVID has also disproportionately impacted women, younger providers and those whose caregiving duties have spilled into their work lives. Read more about Working in radiology associated with higher levels of burnout amid pandemic, large survey finds
Change Healthcare, UnitedHealth honor DOJ info request, amend timing of merger Under the Department of Justice pact, the two data giants agreed not to consummate the merger before Feb. 22, 2022. Read more about Change Healthcare, UnitedHealth honor DOJ info request, amend timing of merger
Journal of the American College of Radiology easing author name-change policy impacting trans scholars Transgender authors may be forced to abandon their previously published work due to numerous barriers in the process. Read more about Journal of the American College of Radiology easing author name-change policy impacting trans scholars
COVID-19 vaccines are less effective on the immunocompromised These individuals are less likely to benefit from COVID-19 vaccines, according to a recent study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Read more about COVID-19 vaccines are less effective on the immunocompromised
Andy Slavitt takes over leadership of Cityblock Andy Slavitt, the former administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) under the Obama administration, is temporarily taking over Cityblock Health. Read more about Andy Slavitt takes over leadership of Cityblock
Disabilities fairly common among adults with congenital heart defects The study's authors said that policies should be put in place to provide better support for these individuals. Read more about Disabilities fairly common among adults with congenital heart defects
CMS sets payment rate for HeartFlow’s FFR-CT solution in 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule HeartFlow welcomed the "exciting potential" of this new payment rate, which goes into effect on Jan. 1. Read more about CMS sets payment rate for HeartFlow’s FFR-CT solution in 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
AI spots difficult-to-detect structural joint changes on X-ray exams The neural network may best serve as a supportive tool for radiologists assessing sacroiliac joints, researchers said recently.Read more about AI spots difficult-to-detect structural joint changes on X-ray exams
Radiologists show higher discrepancy rates when reading advanced exams aligned with their subspecialty Researchers said the results were “unexpected,” but noted their overall findings still support multispecialty practice.Read more about Radiologists show higher discrepancy rates when reading advanced exams aligned with their subspecialty
Vascular surgeons playing a key role as consultants in today’s trauma centers One facility saw vascular surgeon consultations increase by more than 500% over the course of 15 years.Read more about Vascular surgeons playing a key role as consultants in today’s trauma centers