Womens Imaging

Women’s imaging encompasses many radiology procedures related to women and the diseases that are most prevalent to women such as breast cancer or gynecological issues. Mammogram, breast ultrasound, breast MRI and breast biopsy are the most commonly used procedures.

AI model could improve early detection of deadly pregnancy complication, new research suggests
Despite the dangers associated with the condition, its presence can often evade detection during pregnancy.
AI uses pre-op mammograms to predict post-op cancer recurrence
Experts believe the tool could better inform surveillance strategies in women who have been treated for breast cancer.
Las Vegas hospital loses mammography accreditation after inspection unearths quality issues
Summerlin Hospital recently sent letters to patients who received breast scans there sometime between October 2023 and December 2025.
Momentum builds as several states propose supplemental breast imaging legislation in 2026
Hawaii is the latest to introduce legislation aimed at closing coverage gaps, following similar action from Alabama, Arizona, California, Rhode Island and South Carolina.
AI-supported mammography more effective than standard screening, new large-scale study contends
The findings come from Sweden's Mammography Screening with Artificial Intelligence, or MASAI, a randomized clinical trial incorporating over 105,000 women.

Pennsylvania passes bill requiring coverage for supplemental breast imaging

It's slated to become the 31st state to finalize legislation eliminating out-of-pocket costs for follow-up exams after an abnormal screening mammogram.

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Fewer radiologists are interpreting breast imaging exams, with key workforce implications

From 2013 to 2022, the percentage of rads submitting breast care claims to Medicare dropped from about 47% down to 34%.

Experts caution patients on the dangers of boutique fetal ultrasounds

Due to the elective, rather than diagnostic, nature of these exams, operators are not required to complete formal training or be registered if the scans are done in privately owned entities.

FDA grants De Novo marketing authorization for at-home prenatal ultrasound

Women's health experts are calling the approval a "long-awaited leap forward" for obstetrical care.

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45% of seniors report longer wait times for care than 1 year ago, new RBMA survey finds

About 60% of those experiencing delays said they’ve struggled to find doctors who accept Medicare, the Radiology Business Management Association reports.

Mammography services suspended at 2 hospitals following ACR review

A news release indicates the suspensions are due to breast images not meeting the college's clinical quality standards.

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AI predicts interval cancer risk based on negative mammograms

The ability to predict interval cancer risk is intriguing for providers, as these cancers are often more aggressive and have worse prognoses.

AI reveals crucial community factors influencing cancer screening rates

Neiman researchers recently scoured for factors that might impact screening rates across cancers of the colon/rectum, lung, breast and prostate, using nationwide Medicare data.

Womens Imaging

AI model could improve early detection of deadly pregnancy complication, new research suggests

AI uses pre-op mammograms to predict post-op cancer recurrence

Las Vegas hospital loses mammography accreditation after inspection unearths quality issues

Momentum builds as several states propose supplemental breast imaging legislation in 2026

AI-supported mammography more effective than standard screening, new large-scale study contends