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.

Prostate ablation AI 'contouring assistant' lands FDA clearance
The new module is a machine learning-based segmentation tool that further enhances procedural planning.
FDA adds more than 120 new AI-enabled medical devices focused on radiology to list of approvals
The FDA has cleared over 150 artificial intelligence- or machine learning-enabled medical devices since the beginning of August.
Radiologist who botched multiple cosmetic procedures calls license revocation 'unfair' in appeals case
The physician's attorneys say that he is being "over punished" for his actions.
First 5T MRI to offer whole-body imaging scores FDA clearance
Houston, Texas-based United Imaging announced the clearance of its uMR Jupiter 5T MRI system, the first to offer an 8-channel whole-body multi-transmit system.
USPSTF stops short of recommending supplemental imaging for women with dense breast tissue
Experts, medical organizations and advocates alike are coming forward saying that the new guidelines “do not go far enough,” particularly when it comes to addressing the screening needs of certain patients.

The American Medical Association (AMA) has declared climate change as a major healthcare emergency. Sunrises and sunsets have become increasingly red in recent years with additional particulate matter in the atmosphere from larger, massive wild fires. Photo by Dave Fornell

Bringing back the sabbatical: Radiologists offer 4 tips on how to make it happen

Two academic radiologists recently shared their experiences with taking extended time away from work in the hope that their story would encourage others to do the same.

March 15, 2023

FDA to require breast-density notifications from mammography facilities

The administration also is strengthening its ability to oversee imaging providers and enforce standards in the Mammography Quality Standards Act.

March 9, 2023

New practice guidelines for PET imaging of neuroendocrine tumors

Issued by the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) and the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM), the new guidelines are intended to inform any practitioners involved in ordering, performing, reading and reporting SSTR PET imaging.

February 22, 2023

The ACC released a new guideline asking interventional cardiologists to use intravascular imaging to improve outcomes in percutanous coronary intervention (PCI). Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) is a catheter-based imaging technology that allows physicians to visualize blood vessels from the inside out. Image courtesy of Philips.

ACC urges all interventional cardiologists to use intravascular imaging during PCI

New recommendations from the American College of Cardiology detail how intravascular imaging can help clinicians before, during and after PCI procedures.

February 16, 2023

Which risk stratification system is best for classifying thyroid nodules?

A new analysis compared the results of 39 published studies and nearly 50,000 patient cases to rank the performances of six different thyroid nodule stratification systems.

February 8, 2023

Risk model-based lung cancer screening more cost-effective than USPSTF guidelines

Using risk model-based strategies to determine who should undergo low-dose CT lung cancer screening is more cost effective than current U.S. Preventive Services Task Force guidelines.

February 7, 2023

DiA Imaging Analysis, an Israel-based healthcare technology company, has gained U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for LVivo IQS, a new software solution designed to help users acquire high-quality echocardiography images.

FDA clears new AI-powered cardiac imaging solution

The newly approved software uses artificial intelligence to provide users with real-time feedback related to image quality.

February 6, 2023

6 tips for integrating NPPs into imaging practice

The role of non-physician practitioners will inevitably continue to grow in healthcare, but how will their presence impact radiology?

February 6, 2023

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Cardiovascular Business

AI improves CT assessments, boosts care for real-world heart patients

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.

Cardiovascular Business

AI predicts cardiovascular risk during CT scans—no invasive tests or contrast required

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

Radiology Business

Google teams with Bayer to address radiologist burnout via AI

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

Policy & Regulations

Prostate ablation AI 'contouring assistant' lands FDA clearance

FDA adds more than 120 new AI-enabled medical devices focused on radiology to list of approvals

Radiologist who botched multiple cosmetic procedures calls license revocation 'unfair' in appeals case

First 5T MRI to offer whole-body imaging scores FDA clearance

USPSTF stops short of recommending supplemental imaging for women with dense breast tissue

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