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%.

AI-powered imaging solution from Hologic gains FDA approval

Hologic has received FDA approval of its AI-based solution designed to speed up interpretation times for digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) exams.

Could AI keep medical students away from radiology?

Medical students see AI technologies as a considerable threat to the future of radiology, according to a new study published in the European Journal of Radiology.

AI improves radiologist accuracy, reduces false-positive findings

AI-powered software can help radiologists identify malignant lung cancers with improved accuracy, according to new research published in Radiology.

Physicians release new tool to help radiologists spot, treat vaping-related lung illness

The CDC has tallied more than 2,000 cases of the illness across the U.S. so far, including 39 deaths.

Precisely Targeting Gadolinium for MS Patients Who Truly Need It

Presented by Radiology Business

2019 Imaging Innovation Award Winner: Reduction of Unnecessary Gadolinium-Based Contrast in Multiple Sclerosis Patients

Taking Charge of Change to Standardize Care Across Many Sites

Presented by Radiology Business

2019 Imaging Innovation Award Winner: Standardization of Clinical Imaging Through Novel Multi-Council Development Within a Large Integrated Healthcare System

Taking Radiologist Recommendations to the Next Level

Presented by Radiology Business

2019 Imaging Innovation Award Winner: Process Improvement for Follow-up Radiology Report Recommendations of Lung Nodules

Harnessing AI to ‘Make it Easier for Radiologists to Practice Better’

Presented by Radiology Business

2019 Imaging Innovation Award Winner: recoMD

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