December 2023

Radiology speaks up and CMS listens on key policy concern
Peer-learning program cuts costs while bolstering radiologist satisfaction
Nearly 40% of thyroid ultrasounds at 1 hospital had no noteworthy clinical findings
Radiologist named chief physician executive at UAB Health System
American College of Radiology ‘concerned’ about new fee under No Surprises Act
Interventional radiology’s integration with independent urology practices a growing trend
Navigating the crucial challenges in radiology practice management
Advocates criticize unfunded transparency mandate on imaging providers in recently passed legislation
Weather patterns can help predict demand for emergency CT scans
Strategic Radiology hires industry veteran from billing firm Zotec Partners to fill C-suite role
Physician groups press Congress to address radiologist pay cut in early 2024
Feds issue final rule setting No Surprises Act IDR administrative fee at $115
Pharmacy firm eyes 2024 rollout of 1st targeted PET imaging agent for kidney cancer
Community hospital rekindles partnership with radiology practice it left previously
RSNA 2023 sees attendance uptick but still lags pre-COVID numbers
Use of AI-driven CT workflows in outpatient imaging to better serve patients
Radiology among specialties with highest rate of physicians intending to leave current job
Patient self-scheduling significantly increases mammography completion rates
Feds resume dispute-resolution process under the No Surprises Act for batched claims
Class action lawsuit filed against radiology group over cyberattack that impacted 600,000
Congress adjourns for 2023 without a radiologist pay fix
South Korean imaging AI vendor Lunit to acquire rival for $193M
What’s the missing link to get radiologists using AI?
GAO: No Surprises Act rollout has been ‘challenging’ for radiologists, other physicians
Radiologists lose market share of Medicare ultrasound billings to cardiologists in some settings
Texas Radiology Associates creates new CEO role, picks veteran administrator
8 practical strategies to retain radiologists
White House announces plan to scrutinize private equity ownership in healthcare
Only 9% of practices list pediatric radiology as a top 3 hiring need, survey finds
Rad tech relief coming? Field reports educational program enrollment increases
Radiologist ends nearly 50-year career to resolve complaint before state regulatory board
Canon launches two new AI-based CT systems
60-year-old radiology practice sells its outpatient imaging center business to private equity-backed platform company
Congressman introduces bipartisan bill to ban electronic fund transfer fees paid by physicians
Radiology provider LucidHealth hires former GoHealth Urgent Care exec to oversee imaging center strategy
Putting US radiology reimbursement cuts in context and what comes next
GE, Philips and Siemens among those jumping ship from imaging trade group to unite around newly formed alternative
PHOTO GALLERY: New technology at RSNA 2023
Hospital on the hook for $120M jury verdict after residents miss signs of stroke on CT
Implementation of AI-based detection aid has no impact on radiologists’ workload, stress
House lawmakers advance bill to blunt radiologist pay cut in 2024
Large volume of radiologist reporting-backlogs an ‘urgent global issue’
ACR, state radiological society urge governor to veto bill related to wrongful death damages
Moody’s upgrades outlook for US Radiology Specialists amid improved operating performance
Radiologist highlights a potential hidden cause of physician burnout
Independent practice coalition Strategic Radiology adds 1st member in Minnesota
Platform allowing patients to second-guess their radiologists’ findings expands to 12 states
Artificial intelligence ROI considerations in radiology
Radiology groups express ‘profound objection’ to Cigna policy change
Loss of autonomy a top concern among physicians working for private equity or other corporate owners
UnitedHealthcare threatens to knock group of imaging centers out of its network
The impact of Medicare payment cuts on radiology and patient care access
RadNet inks deal to open diagnostic imaging centers in multiple Walmart locations
Moody’s downgrades Radiology Partners, citing ‘very high leverage’
Private equity-backed radiology provider LucidHealth appoints news CEO
Intelerad signs $50M multi-year agreement with 1 of state’s largest hospital systems
4 key trends in radiology at RSNA 2023
Jury convicts radiology business owner in imaging-contrast kickback scheme