January 2024

Inconsistent imaging: Radiologists letting personal preferences influence decision-making
Private equity-backed radiology provider SimonMed opens 6 new imaging centers
NYU Langone opens $170M outpatient radiology hub in former Sears store
Radiology at tipping point with limitations of RVUs and the growing shortage of radiologists
Insurers claim No Surprises Act is not narrowing networks; radiologists disagree
Patient-radiologist consultations, held in reading room after lung cancer screening, show promise
Radiology residents and fellows unionize in ‘landslide’ election
Breast cancer incidence rising among women under 50
Lower shift volumes lead to significantly fewer errors for neuroradiologists
State’s largest insurer lifts prior authorization requirement for MRI, steers patients to single provider
S&P plans to reclassify Radiology Partners’ debt as ‘distressed’
Feds move forward with sale of helium reserve, stoking fears of reduced MRI access
CMS seeks to improve transparency among Medicare Advantage plans
Radiology community mourns the loss of Bruce Hillman, MD
Only 3% of radiology groups have responded to crucial AMA survey on practice expenses
State lawmakers advance bill that would remove time limits for some medical malpractice suits
Nearly half of patients surveyed believe MRI exposes individuals to ionizing radiation
Hospital to decommission its nuclear medicine department due to lack of use
Radiology experts develop tool for predicting whether patients will require advanced imaging
RadNet-Dignity Health joint venture acquires 7 imaging centers from Cigna company
Radiologist to collect $4.6M jury verdict in whistleblower case against former practice
Radiology departments that serve racial minorities, low-income patients less likely to receive NIH funding
Radiology provider to close if it can’t find a buyer by end of March
Only 21% of healthcare leaders say they’ve implemented AI in medical imaging
Radiology practice experiences cyberattack impacting 569,000 patients
International radiology societies share 4 key considerations when purchasing AI
Use of CT angiography has surged in recent years, with a corresponding drop in MRI
One of France’s largest independent radiology practices inks partnership with private equity firm
Advocates warn of supply chain 'crisis’ that could hamper MRI availability
Radiology Partners seeks to raise $300M in preferred equity, reschedule debt due dates
Radiologists were already nearly 99% in-network before the No Surprises Act took effect
Congress averts shutdown but fails to pass Medicare pay fix for radiologists, other physicians
Bipartisan senators introduce ‘major’ healthcare bill seeking price transparency from imaging centers
Private equity firm HealthEdge invests in leading provider of teleradiology services
Private equity-backed Solis Mammography inks ‘groundbreaking’ partnership with HCA Healthcare
Radiologists urged to report insurance companies forcing lower reimbursements due to No Surprises Act
CMS to streamline prior authorization process that has plagued radiology
Radiologists rarely break even in No Surprises Act payment disputes, new study finds
Billionaire Mike Bloomberg puts up $250M to open healthcare high schools for training radiologic technologists
Physician congressman hopeful that radiologist Medicare pay fix will advance soon
Many radiology residents facing double-whammy of heavy debt burden, poor financial literacy
Private equity-backed bankruptcies hit record high, with radiology firm topping healthcare list
American College of Radiology names 1st-ever female CEO
How radiologists’ use of vacation days can impact burnout
FDA shares key information about forthcoming breast-density notification requirement
Imaging not a major driver of healthcare costs, data from value-based commercial plan show
Private equity-backed DirectMed selling off part of imaging firm months after acquiring it
MedPAC recommends inflation-based pay update for radiologists and other physicians
A False Claims Act ‘wake-up call’ for those employing radiology residents
2 strategies to improve and support well-being in your radiology practice
State legislation addresses gaps in breast imaging coverage, ensures affordable diagnostic exams
Fraudster radiology business owner says conviction should be tossed over jury’s COVID-19 vaccination status
Common factors associated with delays in filling outpatient MRI orders
Radiology groups see mixed bag in feds’ proposal to fix the No Surprises Act
Private equity-backed radiology provider LucidHealth selects leader to oversee its Midwest strategy
Radvocacy physician groups team to fight ‘urgent threat’ facing cancer care
Same-day breast biopsies bolster patient satisfaction but may increase anxiety
Lawmakers in 4 states introduce bills requiring insurers to cover supplemental breast imaging
Signs that a radiology practice merger is (or isn’t) working
Trends in radiology enterprise imaging systems
Could enticing retired radiologists back into practice help solve the workforce crisis?
GE HealthCare to acquire Cleveland-based provider of AI imaging-analysis software
Radiology revenue cycle management firm Advocate RCM to merge with private equity-backed Ventra Health
Bill Shields retires after more than 25 years leading ACR’s legal department
FDA clears new point-of-care ultrasound system from Butterfly Network
Siemens Healthineers inks ‘unprecedented’ $131M partnership with large health system
Errors in imaging orders occur occasionally. How 1 institution reduced them by 83%
Improving recruitment and retention in radiology
American College of Radiology urges feds not to target physicians in enforcing info-blocking rule
Program for closing loop on follow-up imaging recommendations generates $1M in revenue, covers FTE costs
Radiology provider Envision Healthcare signs in-network agreement with BCBS
UnitedHealth aims to acquire physician-owned provider of radiology and other specialty services
Scientists developing an AI alternative to chemical-based imaging contrast agents
Mayo Clinic uses automation to share Patient Praises with radiology staff
Trends and advances in CT systems at RSNA 2023
Private equity-backed imaging supplier continues rapid expansion with another acquisition
Renowned radiologist retires after more than 60 years in the specialty
Radiology provider Akumin’s CFO resigns amid bankruptcy process
S&P places Radiology Partners on CreditWatch, citing ‘rising risk’ of a payment default