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%.

Doc notches key win in court battle over certificate of need for MRI

Gajendra Singh, MD, has been working for years to open up more options for consumers in the Winston-Salem area, but he reached a roadblock last year.

Ultrasound treatment relieves tremors, improves quality of life in Parkinson’s patients

Magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound thalamotomy is immediately effective and requires a shorter hospital stay compared to traditional methods such as deep brain stimulation.

AI a hot topic for radiology researchers in 2019

For RSNA’s Radiology journal, AI was one of the most popular topics of 2019.

Zebra Medical Vision’s AI solutions to be available through Nuance marketplace

Zebra Medical Vision has announced that its bundle of AI-focused solutions will be available through the Nuance AI marketplace.

Is the future of nuclear medicine, radiology heading in the right direction? Experts take a look

Nuclear radiology is quickly evolving, but recruiting medical students into the field has been a challenge. A new study suggests young trainees aren't fully informed about the growing opportunity.

Use of CT and MRI to diagnose eye problems in the ED skyrocketing, underlining need for guidance

Johns Hopkins researchers recently made that determination by scouring data from millions of ED visits conducted between 2007 and 2015.

Opioid exposure in womb alters infants’ brain function, MRI scans reveal

Indiana University School of Medicine recently made that discovery using resting state functional MRI to scan the brains of 16 sleeping newborns.

Cost determinants come to light for managing blood-vessel abnormalities in the brain

Arteriovenous malformations in the brain are best obliterated with surgery following preoperative embolization. However, radiosurgery is a considerably less costly option that may suffice in some cases.

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