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Simple visual aid in EHR reduces duplicate imaging orders by 40%
Surprise medical billing proposals could have ‘devastating unintended consequences’ on small radiology practices
‘The days of unfettered wholesale imaging are over,’ radiology expert says
Agfa announces plans to sell its EHR line for more than $1B
ACR scores $341K grant to help close the loop on cancer diagnosis
Audit finds thousands of imaging tests were delayed or improperly canceled at VA

That’s according to a bombshell new report from the VA Office of the Inspector General, released on Tuesday. Oct. 10. 

AI helps bolster radiologists’ ability to detect ADHD using MRI

This breakthrough could help providers pinpoint other neurological conditions, experts noted in a study published Wednesday. Dec. 11, in Radiology: Artificial Intelligence. 

Siemens receives FDA clearance for two new CT systems

Both are aimed at bolstering radiation therapy planning, the company announced on Wednesday, Dec. 11. 

Costly cardiac PET doesn’t beat standard echo on outcomes

Using positron emission tomography (PET) to diagnose coronary artery disease does not return better outcomes than the norm, stress echocardiography, and is not offset by downstream monetary savings.

FDA to probe public risks of AI’s ever-growing role in radiology

The federal agency responsible for clearing new artificial intelligence algorithms wants to better understand the pitfalls of this technology’s burgeoning use in imaging. 

New guidelines aim to address ‘significant variation’ in skin cancer care

A task force developed the recommendations using feedback from several experts and best practices gathered from more than 100 studies. 

ACR concerned surprise medical billing plan would grant insurers too much sway

"Placing unfettered power in these occurrences in the hands of insurers would impact access to care that neither patients, providers or the government will be happy with," said CEO William Thorwarth, MD. 

Artificial Intelligence

FDA to probe public risks of AI’s ever-growing role in radiology
Deep learning with nuke med quantifies prostate gland uptake, predicts cancer survival
RSNA 2019: Disruption wrought by AI to bring opportunity, danger to radiology
Siemens Healthineers scores FDA approval for intelligent new CT scanner
ACR launches one-stop shop to find FDA-cleared AI algorithms
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Care Delivery

AI helps bolster radiologists’ ability to detect ADHD using MRI
‘The days of unfettered wholesale imaging are over,’ radiology expert says
Permanent hair dyes may increase breast cancer risk by as much as 60% for some women
Key brain region smaller in women who use birth control pills, MRI scans reveal
ACR, Breast Cancer Research Foundation and GE Healthcare team to tackle false positives
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Healthcare Economics & Policy

Siemens receives FDA clearance for two new CT systems
Costly cardiac PET doesn’t beat standard echo on outcomes
ACR concerned surprise medical billing plan would grant insurers too much sway
Agfa announces plans to sell its EHR line for more than $1B
After legislative push, last national payer holdout commits to covering DBT
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Imaging Informatics

Simple visual aid in EHR reduces duplicate imaging orders by 40%
Radiologists must play central role in battling gun violence, expert argues
Carestream scores FDA approval for two new imaging technologies
EHR ‘nudges’ get docs to boost cancer screening orders, but patient follow through lags
Report: Google nearly made 100,000 chest x-rays public before an eleventh hour pullback
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Leadership

RSNA names new board leaders at annual meeting
RSNA adds internationally recognized neuroradiologist, nuclear physician to its board
'Time is ripe’ for radiologists to leave reading room: RSNA president offers 3 steps to get started
Radiology trainees remiss in their own healthcare habits
American College of Radiology seeking innovators with ‘Champions of Imaging’ contest
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Policy

Audit finds thousands of imaging tests were delayed or improperly canceled at VA
ACR concerned surprise medical billing plan would grant insurers too much sway
After legislative push, last national payer holdout commits to covering DBT
Surprise medical billing proposals could have ‘devastating unintended consequences’ on small radiology practices
Bill would back DBT screenings for vets, bipartisan group of Congress members say
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Quality

New guidelines aim to address ‘significant variation’ in skin cancer care
ACR scores $341K grant to help close the loop on cancer diagnosis
‘The days of unfettered wholesale imaging are over,’ radiology expert says
Misinterpretation of scans the leading cause of radiologist malpractice claims, analysis finds
ACR, Breast Cancer Research Foundation and GE Healthcare team to tackle false positives
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