Medical Imaging

Physicians utilize medical imaging to see inside the body to diagnose and treat patients. This includes computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), X-ray, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, angiography, and the nuclear imaging modalities of PET and SPECT.

Reimbursement for AI-based plaque assessments is improving
A growing number of private insurers are now covering these advanced technologies. Roosha Parikh, MD, told Cardiovascular Business that the hard work of SCCT and other groups has helped make this happen.
Medicare doubles payment for certain contrast-enhanced ultrasound scans
The federal payment program for seniors revealed the update in its hospital outpatient final rule, published in the Federal Register Nov. 25.
Whole-body MRI radiology group Prenuvo opens 1st location in Europe
Leaders said opening the London clinic represents the first phase of Prenuvo’s European growth strategy as it evaluates additional cities for expansion.
Pre-op MRI reveals additional malignant lesions in up to 25% of breast cancer patients under 40
In many cases, these additional findings prompt providers to adjust their surgical plans, new data suggest.
AI helps experts 'see' stress on routine CT scans
It has been well established that chronic stress can affect an individual both physically and psychologically but measuring its impact objectively has remained a challenge.

The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) is seeing major progress in its long-running push to secure broad reimbursement for artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled coronary CT angiography (CCTA) plaque analysis. According to Roosha Parikh, MD, FACC, FSCCT, associate director of Cardiac CT at St. Francis Heart Hospital, Long Island, New York, and a member of the SCCT Health Policy and Practice Committee, both Medicare and a growing number of private insurers are now covering the technology.

Reimbursement for AI-based plaque assessments is improving

A growing number of private insurers are now covering these advanced technologies. Roosha Parikh, MD, told Cardiovascular Business that the hard work of SCCT and other groups has helped make this happen.

Medicare doubles payment for certain contrast-enhanced ultrasound scans

The federal payment program for seniors revealed the update in its hospital outpatient final rule, published in the Federal Register Nov. 25.

Prenuvo's newest location in New York City.

Whole-body MRI radiology group Prenuvo opens 1st location in Europe

Leaders said opening the London clinic represents the first phase of Prenuvo’s European growth strategy as it evaluates additional cities for expansion.

Pre-op MRI reveals additional malignant lesions in up to 25% of breast cancer patients under 40

In many cases, these additional findings prompt providers to adjust their surgical plans, new data suggest.

AI helps experts 'see' stress on routine CT scans

It has been well established that chronic stress can affect an individual both physically and psychologically but measuring its impact objectively has remained a challenge.

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IVC filter recalled due to injury risk

Customers are urged to stop using these devices right away.

House lawmakers, ACR push bill requiring Medicaid to cover CT lung cancer screenings

U.S. Reps. Kathy Castor, D-Fla., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., and Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., recently reintroduced the Increasing Access to Lung Cancer Screening Act.

Expanding lung cancer screening eligibility criteria could save tens of thousands of lives

“These findings suggest that current screening guidelines miss most patients with lung cancer, and age-based screening could improve detection and cost-effectiveness," experts note.