Between 2015 and 2022, nearly 3,500 physician practices that provide radiology services disappeared from the Medicare Provider Data Log, according to the Neiman Health Policy Institute. 

Richard Staynings says the breach of Change Healthcare’s systems stems from consolidation, and the impact may devastate independent providers.

Researchers believe their analysis offers some of first evidence highlighting connections between racism and the decision to receive low-dose CT. 

Despite the opportunistic screening capabilities afforded by artificial intelligence applications, primary care providers are hesitant to embrace the technology.  

The ACR shared its concerns about the lack of participation as the deadline approaches. 

“This result indicates a significant shift in public perception and trust toward technology,” according to new survey data from consumer research firm Innerbody. 

Demand is growing for the modality, but provider groups, particularly those in private practice, have struggled to meet state regulatory requirements. 

Although DBT exams are proven to identify more difficult to detect cancers, especially among women with dense breasts, they also include significantly more images than standard 2D mammograms.