The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) has announced the formation of a new partnership with the Focused Ultrasound Foundation. The partnership will focus on raising awareness of focused ultrasound among “policymakers, payers and medical specialty societies.”  

“Recent developments in the field of focused ultrasound, deploying image-guided innovative technology, are demonstrating the potential of this innovative technology to help treat a range of clinical conditions including cancer and functional disorders of the brain.,” Patrick Hope, executive director of MITA, said in a prepared statement. “The Focused Ultrasound Foundation partnership will strengthen our Working Group’s voice as we further inform legislators on this cost effective method of treatment, advocate for reimbursement by public and private payers, and encourage incorporation of the technology into clinical guidelines.” 

“The foundation’s partnership with MITA will enable us to demonstrate the enormous potential of focused ultrasound to a wider group of decision makers,” Jessica Foley, chief scientific officer of Focused Ultrasound Foundation, said in the same statement.