Of the more than 1,200 cases under review, 176 of the patients have passed away, and 101 of those individuals’ radiology findings were “misreported.”

Despite this, not all radiologists are on board with routinely using oncology templates.

Experts believe the data signal a continuing shortage of physicians across radiology and other specialties. 

Among 1,600 U.S. adults surveyed, about 49% said they know that age 40 is when women at average risk should begin screening. 

Based in Anchorage, the state’s largest community, the 25-year-old practice employs 20 board-certified radiologists delivering diagnostic and interventional services. 

Patients have filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against Pinehurst Radiology Associates, claiming it failed to protect their medical records. 

Watsonville Community Hospital in Santa Cruz County, California, is teaming with Radiology Diagnostic Services, appointing one of its rads as medical director. 

Digitization of exams has made the imaging industry a “prime target” for cybercriminals, experts wrote recently in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.