May 2021

Fresh off her Senate confirmation, imaging group asks new CMS chief for help in post-COVID recovery
Health giant says the time for CDs is gone—$1M in savings underscores why
Digital pathology heavyweights Paige, Quest Diagnostics announce new AI cancer partnership
‘Must be a more efficient way’: AI slashes turnaround times for radiology patient experience surveys
Adding PET imaging to prostate cancer treatment planning helps keep the disease under control
9 steps for successfully using CDS to decrease imaging utilization and join the value era
SIIM21: AI flips through abdominal X-rays to spot IVC filters due for removal
Carestream Offers New Floor-Mount Option to Scalable DRX-Compass X-ray System
Raman imaging spots deadly aortic aneurysms: It may save 'a great many lives’
Radiologists reignite debate over the specialty's role in monitoring contrast injections
Diamond tracers may be vital key to cost-friendly, high-resolution imaging
Breast imaging center sees certification expire after ignoring ACR’s mammography requests
AI powers dual CT screening for lung cancer and cardiovascular disease
Inspection uncovers quality and safety issues at mammography facility—including ‘severe’ problems
Delaying rule to fast-track breakthrough devices only ‘kicks the can down the road,' imaging advocate says
Interventional radiologists taking hold of genitourinary procedure market, performing 90% of surgeries
‘Image fusion’ significantly enhances scan quality and may improve clinical diagnoses
FDA issues final guidance for assessing medical device safety, compatibility in MRI rooms
Radiology company Assured Imaging escapes class-action lawsuit over cyberattack
Appendicitis scoring systems drop CT use while also taking down diagnostic accuracy
Prestigious French cancer center Institute Curie digitizes pathology with solution from Sectra
Leading radiology, healthcare groups announce machine learning challenge for detecting COVID-19
American College of Radiology elects 1st Black president in its nearly 100-year history
Heart X-ray tops FFR-guided stent placement in patients who’ve suffered a severe heart attack
21% of radiologists say fear of being sued is their top work-related challenge
RSNA confirms annual meeting will return in-person to Chicago
7 in 10 radiologists crave unified consensus for managing incidental pancreatic findings
RSNA names coalition member; ACR appoints new leader and more radiology executive news
American College of Radiology's top 3 priorities for its upcoming day on Capitol Hill
Most hospitals fail online price transparency check—particularly for shoppable imaging services
Patients question radiology provider's billing practices after receiving notices from collections
New brain imaging lab takes people outside cramped MRIs for face-to-face research
Coordination, communication key to avoiding COVID-19 vaccine-related abnormalities on imaging exams
MRI contrast may supplant current ‘gold standard’ for assessing heart attack damage
Advanced MRI unveils ‘landmark’ discovery about human brain development
Carestream Advances X-ray Image Quality with Smart Noise Cancellation
90% of radiology residents rely on two online resources for help during their on-call shifts
Radiologists armed with millions of reports launching new study to pin down incidental findings
NorthStar advances Mo-99 expansion efforts with new ‘milestone’ delivery
More than 60% of radiologists believe ethical, legal issues will hinder widespread AI adoption
Combining imaging data, genomic info may increase radiologists’ confidence diagnosing cancer
Radiology advocates inching toward unified reimbursement plan for PET infection, inflammation exams
‘Good news’: Mild COVID-19 doesn’t appear linked to long-term heart damage
Dutch hospital expands its use of Sectra's solution from radiology to enterprise imaging
GE Healthcare Acquires Zionexa; Molecular Imaging Agent Aims to Enable More Targeted Treatment for Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients
Radiologist running to become 1st female physician in the US Senate
4 lessons for radiologists to embrace generosity as ‘medical excellence’
Bone density scans show promise for predicting atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
One-quarter of severe COVID-19 patients retain lung problems 1 year after discharge, CT scans show
Mediterranean diet may prevent protein buildup key to memory loss and Alzheimer’s
Is there a radiologist on board? Why imaging providers must prepare for in-flight medical emergencies
New 3D MRI development captures real-time brain movement in ‘stunning’ detail
Man facing possible prison time after administering CT contrast without license, proper training
Burnout crushing radiologists’ job fulfillment, with one-third intending to leave their organization
With info-blocking rules now in place, radiology departments need to standardize embargo periods
Monitoring brain cancer treatments with PET imaging may spare many from unnecessary procedures
The high price of consolidation: Spike in imaging volumes pushing Medicare costs up $40M
Odds of inappropriate MRI referral jump 20% after physicians transition to hospital-backed employment
‘Truly unique’ PET agent awarded patent following successful tests in patients with brain injuries, diseases
Nanox hires new exec; Butterfly Network selects senior leader, and more radiology leadership news
Why breast imaging specialists need to ask patients about their tattoo history