Docs are “particularly concerned” that the dearth of data could be concealing issues with cost measures or benchmarks, 45 physician groups including the ACR wrote recently.

The U.S. House finalized legislation in a 384-38 vote, drawing praise from the American Medical Association and other provider groups. 

Stanford scientists believe the data underline the need to educate rads about standardization to help curb costs and deliver value.

Women who had their uterus removed via this method paid $18,000 more in hospital charges when compared to uterine artery embolization, rads found.

Also, ACR lung expert hired as chief of thoracic surgery and ASRT fills out its board of directors.

One year after undergoing genicular artery embolization, 7 in 10 individuals said their pain levels dropped by more than 50%.

Radiofrequency ablation provided comfort in as little as three days, significantly better than traditional treatments.

Part of the disconnect revolves around education, and making sure IR physicians know how their profession is affected by the legislative process.