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US Chamber of Commerce sues to block ban on noncompete clauses
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Humana expands use of automated prior authorization software into diagnostic imaging
FTC bans most noncompete clauses, drawing praise from radiologists
Radiologists and other docs increasingly occupying locum tenens roles to relieve burnout
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Disruptions to small practices’ operations remain ‘severe and ongoing’ months after Change cyberattack

Owner UnitedHealth had claimed services would be largely restored by late March, but doc groups such as the MGMA claim things are still a mess. 

What the Biden administration’s artificial intelligence executive order means for radiology

“Radiologists themselves can and should play a key role in policy creation at every level," members of the specialty wrote in JACR. 

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Philips tackling radiology-related manufacturing issues after FDA warning

The Amsterdam-based industry giant has extended its inspection window to ensure that no additional imaging equipment recalls are missed.

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State radiological society earns $20,000 grant to help fight ‘harmful’ scope-of-practice bills

The American College of Radiology Association announced the news Friday, with the money coming from its special fund established in 2021. 

How radiology should prepare for AUC clinical decision support reporting requirements. CMS to require AUC CDS January 1, 2023.
Another ‘record’ Match Day, with strong interest in diagnostic and interventional radiology

A total of 42,952 applicants certified a rank-order list in 2023, marking the largest match in the National Resident Matching Program's 70-year history.

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Radiologists lobby for state bill that would ease tax burden of docs who treat certain patients

“Many private practice physicians and providers that I know are operating on smaller and smaller margins due to cuts in reimbursements," said radiologist Andrew Kayes, MD.

A cardiology practice in Florida and several of its cardiologists have agreed to pay $2 million to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act and committed fraud. As a part of the agreement, there has been no determination of liability.
Family of deceased patient awarded $880,000 after radiologist misses broken neck on CT scan

A jury sided with the estate of 76-year-old Ohioan Ronald Nielson, who was sent home without immobilization to protect his injury. 

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Medicare drops AUC requirement for advanced imaging, ASNC celebrates

"This was an unneeded burden, which was solely adding to the administrative hassles of medicine," said American Society of Nuclear Cardiology President Larry Phillips.

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Cardiology, radiology groups urge insurance provider to rethink imaging policy

SCAI and four other major healthcare organizations signed a joint letter in support of intravascular ultrasound. 

Health IT

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Disruptions to small practices’ operations remain ‘severe and ongoing’ months after Change cyberattack
Radiologist-founded technology startup Smart Reporting raises $25M
Small practices left vulnerable after Change Healthcare cyberattack, with some considering bankruptcy
Google teams with Bayer to address radiologist burnout via AI
Hospital system data sharing initiative leads to 80% of patients accessing their imaging records
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Healthcare Management

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Disruptions to small practices’ operations remain ‘severe and ongoing’ months after Change cyberattack
What the Biden administration’s artificial intelligence executive order means for radiology
Philips tackling radiology-related manufacturing issues after FDA warning
Nonphysicians saw a nearly 206% pay bump amid radiologist Medicare reimbursement decline
Radiologist and 'Doctor Money Matters' podcast host Tarang Patel on why he is hopeful about the specialty's future
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Medical Imaging

For almost nine years since the adoption of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act (PAMA) established the requirement for appropriate use criteria (AUC) to receive payment for advanced diagnostic imaging, the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) has lobbying Congressional leaders change or repeal AUC mandate. Those efforts have paid off in the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule, where AUC program has been paused and all of its regulations were rescinded. Photo by Dave Fornell.
Medicare drops AUC requirement for advanced imaging, ASNC celebrates
Alzheimer’s imaging experts to assess utility, efficiency of Hyperfine’s Swoop system
Private equity-backed radiology provider Rayus partners with AI startup to launch nationwide whole-body MRI offering
Bayer, Hologic unite to improve availability of contrast-enhanced mammography
Hologic, university settle lawsuit alleging radiology vendor infringed on mammography patent
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Patient Care

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IAEA: When selecting medical imaging equipment, don’t assume ‘new’ means ‘low dose’
For radiology trainees eager to serve the less fortunate, home is where the need is
CDC sounds the alarm on key factor keeping women from undergoing mammography
American College of Radiology adds 6 new topics to its influential imaging appropriateness criteria
Increased imaging utilization an ‘underrecognized’ facet of America’s substance use epidemic
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Professional Associations

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For radiology trainees eager to serve the less fortunate, home is where the need is
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RBMA Young Professionals group helps groom next radiology management leaders
Use of AI in radiology revenue cycle management
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