Screening

Diagnostic screening programs help catch cancer, abnormalities or other diseases before they reach an advanced stage, saving lives and healthcare costs. Screening programs include, lung, breast, prostate, and cervical cancer, among many others.

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CMS raising rate for outpatient lung cancer screening by more than 37% in final rule

The update is part of a slew of changes in the Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System final rule. 

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Monochromatic mammograms capable of decreasing radiation dose and discomfort, study finds

The new research spells good news for the future of breast imaging, experts noted in the European Journal of Radiology.

Radiologists often misread common pelvic fractures, pushing some to unneeded specialty care

Providers rely on radiology reports when deciding to transfer patients to tertiary care centers, which may rack up unnecessary healthcare dollars.

Virtual lung cancer screening visits a viable alternative to in-person appointments

Temple University Hospital found success using telemedicine visits during the pandemic, particularly among at-risk patients.

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Revised lung cancer screening guidelines still leave many high-risk groups ineligible

Mass General radiologists say changing the age and smoking pack-years doesn't fully address cancer risk.

New data show ‘unequivocal support’ for LDCT screening patients at risk of lung cancer

Despite Medicare funding LDCT screening programs in the U.S., experts say uptake remains low, at around 4%.

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With COVID cases surging, providers use POCUS to predict patients’ future hospital needs

Scans performed within 24 hours of admission predicted if patients would require intensive care, oxygen during their stay or be readmitted within 30 days.

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Imaging center has credentials revoked following ‘severe’ issues with mammography screening

The provider has also failed to comply with an FDA request to notify patients and referrers of the breast screening problems.