Focused ultrasound may alleviate pain without drugs, study finds Researchers from Virginia Tech uncovered physiological changes from altering the way the brain perceives pain.Read more about Focused ultrasound may alleviate pain without drugs, study finds
Prominent radiology practice accused of refusing imaging services to wheelchair user The dispute dates to August, when Suzanne Garraffa first contacted Connecticut-based Jefferson Radiology seeking X-rays. Read more about Prominent radiology practice accused of refusing imaging services to wheelchair user
Artifacts from hair on X-rays shed light on health equity gap Do radiologists see how the hair styles of Black and brown people impact imaging exams? Read more about Artifacts from hair on X-rays shed light on health equity gap
Facility diverts stroke and trauma patients amid cyberattack on large radiology practice Hackers have reportedly hit Minnesota-based Consulting Radiologists Ltd., temporarily knocking out the organization’s phone lines. Read more about Facility diverts stroke and trauma patients amid cyberattack on large radiology practice
Data registries have been a huge success for U.S. structural heart programs ACC/STS National Cardiovascular Data Registry metrics reporting for TAVR is important for marketing and care quality, explains Patricia Keegan, NP, with the Emory Heart and Vascular Center.Read more about Data registries have been a huge success for U.S. structural heart programs
Imaging group thrilled with new CPT codes for MBFR measurements The Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance applauded two new CPT Category III codes for myocardial blood flow reserve (MBFR) assessments.Read more about Imaging group thrilled with new CPT codes for MBFR measurements
American College of Radiology asks CMS to permanently allow remote supervision of diagnostic tests The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services started allowing this perk in 2020 amid the pandemic, but it is slated to go away by the end of 2024. Read more about American College of Radiology asks CMS to permanently allow remote supervision of diagnostic tests
RadNet launching career training program to address technologist shortages Dubbed “ImagingWorks,” the initiative is privately funded by the family trust of CEO Howard Berger, MD, and his wife, Karen. Read more about RadNet launching career training program to address technologist shortages
Industry Watcher’s Digest Buzzworthy developments of the past few days. Read more about Industry Watcher’s Digest
Ultrasound mobile app developer launches colorful training tool Photo by Rodion Kutsaev via Unsplash The artificial intelligence-powered aid is for educational and training purposes only.Read more about Ultrasound mobile app developer launches colorful training tool