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.

CT colonography the most cost-effective cancer screening option for many
Findings from the Neiman Health Policy Institute and Northwell Health indicate that CTC is especially beneficial for underserved populations.
Single MRI finding independently predicts heart failure
Experts recently have become more interested in measurements of strain as predictive markers of adverse cardiac outcomes in the general population and across several pathologies.
AI-enabled coronary plaque quantification outperforms traditional risk scores
Researchers used AI-enabled software developed by Cleerly to evaluate the CCTA results of more than 6,000 patients. The software was consistently effective, identifying patients who may face an increased risk of poor outcomes.
Interventional radiologists who neglect E&M visits risk losing more lucrative procedures
“This study affirms that when interventional radiologists are afforded the time to evaluate and follow their patients, the complexity and value of the care they provide increases," one expert notes.
RadNet expands partnership with GE HealthCare, acquires another tech company
GE plans to integrate DeepHealth AI solutions into its ultrasound portfolio, with RadNet also recently acquiring cloud services provider Cimar UK.

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.

Rural hospitals band together to offer MRI services

Five Northern California critical access hospitals are banding together to share a mobile MRI unit across three counties.

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.

MRI recall update: New guidance on issue prompting FDA Class 1 safety warning

Concerns pertain to the systems’ venting paths, but certain functions within their operating suite, manufactured by IMRIS Imaging Inc., could trigger an adverse event within the scanner itself.

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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.

Radiologists remain dominant specialty for key clot-busting procedure, with opportunity for expansion

Cardiologists recorded the biggest overall uptick in claims at roughly 185%, according to research published Thursday in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

Hospital lobby strongly urges Medicare to delay model targeting ‘wasteful’ radiology services

The American Medical Association also recently held a webinar about WISeR to share key details with physicians.

MRI findings could hint at early development of CTE

Currently, chronic traumatic encephalopathy can only be diagnosed post-mortem via brain tissue assessment during an autopsy.

Medical Imaging

CT colonography the most cost-effective cancer screening option for many

Single MRI finding independently predicts heart failure

AI-enabled coronary plaque quantification outperforms traditional risk scores

Interventional radiologists who neglect E&M visits risk losing more lucrative procedures

RadNet expands partnership with GE HealthCare, acquires another tech company