Policy & Regulations

This channel includes news coverage of healthcare policy and regulations set by Congress, the states, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and medical associations and societies. 

Analyst sees worthwhile ROI in adding imaging to clinical drug trials

Medical imaging can add considerable cost to clinical trials of pharmaceuticals and other life-science products, but the elevated entry price can be offset by imaging’s unique ability to identify appropriate patients and reveal what drugs’ pharmacodynamic properties look like in action. 

February 7, 2017

QB for MRI: Brady updates spot for imaging center after big win

Brady secured a fifth ring Feb. 5 after one of the most thrilling comebacks in NFL history (and the only Super Bowl to go into overtime). Fresh off the win, Brady has updated his Shields MRI commercial.

February 6, 2017

Agfa HealthCare tops satisfaction list for its enterprise imaging

In a new report by KLAS Enterprise Imaging, Agfa Healthcare scored highest in overall satisfaction for the company’s enterprise imaging solution.

January 24, 2017

Row over radiology in Canada affecting patients as well as providers

A radiology issue that had been dogging Quebec has become a two-province problem, with patients crossing into Ontario as Quebec imaging centers reel from the loss of business.

January 16, 2017

Wake Radiology seeks to join forces with UNC Rex

A joint venture is afoot between the oldest and largest radiology practice in North Carolina’s Triangle area and the healthcare system of one of the oldest hospitals in the U.S.

January 13, 2017
A new study shows drinking a moderate amount of alcohol with meals is associated with a lower overall risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Payola is one problem radiology doesn’t have to reckon with

A new study confirms the lack of an association between increased imaging utilization and monies, gifts or perks given to rads for purposes other than supporting research.

January 11, 2017

Self-examination is crucial before making drastic MACRA-related changes

It’s official: The reporting window for MACRA has begun. While CMS has eased the reporting requirements for 2017, calling it a transition year, practices aiming for full participation still need to report all of the required measurements for a continuous period of at least 90 days. In fact, groups looking to maximize their chances of a positive adjustment should report as much data as possible, according to CMS.

January 6, 2017

Structured reporting cuts coding errors, facilitates full reimbursement

Incomplete radiology reports that lead to inappropriate coding and, thus, hits to reimbursement can be headed off by structured reporting, according to a study conducted at NYU Langone School of Medicine and published online Dec. 24 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology. 

January 3, 2017

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Automated AI-generated measurements combined with annotated CT images can improve treatment planning and help referring physicians and patients better understand their disease, explained Sarah Jane Rinehart, MD, director of cardiac imaging with Charleston Area Medical Center.

Two advanced algorithms—one for CAC scores and another for segmenting cardiac chamber volumes—outperformed radiologists when assessing low-dose chest CT scans. 

"Gen AI can help tackle repetitive tasks and provide insights into massive datasets, saving valuable time," Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, said Tuesday. 

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