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.

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.
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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ChatGPT's medical advice may be deterring women from necessary imaging

The LLM’s responses may be misleading in certain situations, which could pose problems for patients who trust the medical advice it provides.

AI-directed scan protocols cut back on unnecessary MRI sequences

Artificial intelligence could serve as an effective tool for determining which patients may need additional breast MRI sequences mid-protocol.

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Insurer illegally forcing women to pay for breast imaging, class action lawsuit contends

Lauren Moody and her attorneys believe the damages against Oscar Health could climb to $30M when factoring in interest, attorney fees and fines.

AI detects incidental breast lesions on routine CT scans

AI detects twice as many incidental lesions as radiologists

Prior research has suggested that these incidental lesions turn out to be cancerous in up to 70% of cases, making their timely detection critical.

ChatGPT large language models radiology health care

ChatGPT excels at assessing breast pain symptoms, deciding if patients require imaging

This task could potentially be performed by a member of the radiology scheduling team with oversight by a clinical nurse navigator.

FDA authorizes 1st AI tool to predict 5-year breast cancer risk from routine mammograms

Clairity Breast analyzes screening mammograms and can detect “subtle imaging features” correlated with long-term risk, the Boston-based company notes.

Symptom-detected breast cancers nearly 7 times more likely to be diagnosed at advanced stage

Advances in treatment are often credited with improving breast cancer outcomes, but new findings suggest the decrease in mortality may actually be due to improved screening initiatives.

Senators propose bill allocating $235M annually toward bolstering breast and other cancer screenings

Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., and Susan Collins, R-Maine, have reintroduced the Screening for Communities to Receive Early and Equitable Needed Services (SCREENS) for Cancer Act.

Womens Imaging

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

Experts caution patients on the dangers of boutique fetal ultrasounds

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

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

Mammography services suspended at 2 hospitals following ACR review