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.

Society of Interventional Radiology urges UHC to update policy on radioembolization treatment
SIR contends that payments toward transarterial radioembolization (TARE)/selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT) should extend beyond the current coverage limitations in patients with liver cancer and metastases.
RadNet acquires remote MRI scanning solutions provider Alpha RT
The company offers a suite of services including AI-powered safety monitoring in case something goes wrong in the MRI suite, staffing, training and certification.
Mechanical thrombectomy beats anticoagulation alone in STORM-PE
Highly anticipated trial data comparing mechanical thrombectomy to anticoagulation alone for intermediate- and high-risk pulmonary embolism showed that the more aggressive strategy improved outcomes.
Medicare MRI reimbursement has plummeted 77% since 2003, when adjusting for inflation
Exams are being delivered faster, thanks to abbreviated protocols, but experts contend insurers should not cut MRI pay because of such efficiencies.
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%.

Siemens Healthineers shares 2 AI-powered MRI solutions

Siemens Healthineers has announced the arrival of two new AI-based software assistants designed to help radiologists interpret MRI examinations. The solutions were officially introduced to the public at RSNA 2019 in Chicago.

E-scooter study finds more injuries in CT scans and x-rays

A significant portion of people who undergo a CT scan or x-ray after an electric scooter accident had injuries, according to a study presented at the 2019 RSNA annual meeting.

RSNA 2019: Focused ultrasound may open pathway for treating Alzheimer’s

Bypassing the blood-brain barrier has long been a challenge for clinicians, but focused ultrasound can open specific pathways and help deliver targeted treatments to those suffering from the disease.

RSNA 2019: AI can do a lot for radiologists—but not everything

The rise of AI is one of the most popular topics in all of radiology, but there are still clear limits to its potential.

RSNA announces winners of annual AI challenge

RSNA announced the winners of its third annual AI competition, the RSNA Intracranial Hemorrhage Detection and Classification Challenge, at RSNA 2019 in Chicago.

More frequent breast cancer screenings catch disease earlier

Annual mammography screenings find cancer in patients at a less advanced stage than those who have a mammogram every two years, according to a new study presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.

Zebra Medical Vision’s AI solution for pleural effusion gains FDA clearance

Zebra Medical Vision has received FDA clearance for an AI solution designed to identify pleural effusion in chest x-rays.

AI model could help radiologists diagnose lung cancer

Deep learning-based prediction models can help healthcare providers diagnose small pulmonary nodules, according to a new study published in Academic Radiology.

Medical Imaging

Society of Interventional Radiology urges UHC to update policy on radioembolization treatment

RadNet acquires remote MRI scanning solutions provider Alpha RT

Mechanical thrombectomy beats anticoagulation alone in STORM-PE

Medicare MRI reimbursement has plummeted 77% since 2003, when adjusting for inflation

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