Several imaging industry lobbying groups are continuing to press national lawmakers to provide relief for radiology practices hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Under the Hazard Pay for the Front Lines During Health Emergencies Act, radiologists, technologists and others would receive 25% in additional salary to help them sustain through the crisis. 

A group of cardiovascular societies, including the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Heart Association (AHA), has published a new guidance designed to help providers resume important procedures and diagnostic tests during the COVID-19 pandemic.

SIIM said the decision was influenced by both continued travel restrictions among its members and a desire to quell the spread of COVID-19. 

A team of imaging experts from the epicenter of the outbreak detailed their systematic strategy in European Radiology. 

One side effect of this unprecedented time is that many fourth-year medical students are being asked to join the pandemic’s front lines before they have even graduated.

Another 55% said they’ve endured decreases in revenue since the public emergency started in the U.S. last month, and 60% reported dips in patient volume.

A new international research study will focus on treatment strategies and outcomes of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients with known or suspected COVID-19.