Current guidelines out of the American Cancer Society and USPSTF do not recommend this practice, experts noted.

During the pandemic’s worst points, providers logged roughly 38,000 fewer such scans in an average day, according to a new analysis. 

Also, one of Philadelphia's noted ultrasound experts passes away and ACR's chief executive wins big.

This role has created controversy in some circles, but experts with the Perelman School of Medicine say extenders make business sense, when deployed strategically. 

The volume of CT scans and IR procedures completed each month jumped by 39.2% and 3.1%, respectively, with even larger gains in previously shared rooms.

An expected uptick in applications this fall may not actually indicate a growing interest in the specialty, imaging experts cautioned.

Non-radiology news outlets also covered topics related to last year's RSNA meeting, indicating such organizations are taking notice of imaging-based research.

All told, the feds have doled out $106 billion in payments to smooth over cash flow issues as imaging and other patient volume dried up in March.