Researchers have determined that the widespread use of genetic testing for newly diagnosed patients could lead to approximately $50 million in savings for the first year of breast cancer care in the United States.

"This study only answers the question about whether, in the first 12 months after diagnosis, costs of gene testing are likely to be offset by savings in avoided costs of chemotherapy—and the answer is yes," wrote authors of a new study published in JNCI.

The Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA) has announced its 51st board of directors. All members will serve through April 2020.

A study backing a bill that would greatly increase nurse staffing in Illinois hospitals by mandating certain nurse-to-patient ratios has drawn heat from the Illinois Health and Hospital Association (IHA).

The global wearable medical devices market is expected to surpass $29 billion by 2026, according to a report from Transparency Market Research (TMR), expanding at a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 17% over the next seven years.

The Society of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) announced that Courtney Lawhn-Heath, MD, has been awarded the 2019 Robert E. Henkin Government Relations Fellowship.

The x-ray technology can depict movement and allows radiologists to annotate images for a more detailed clinical finding, according to the company. DDR also enables clinicians to observe the dynamic interaction of anatomical structures such as tissue and bone over time.  

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) announced that the Nevada Society of Radiologic Technologists and Diane Hutton, BA, RT(R), have been awarded the 2019 ASRT Award for Advocacy.