April 2024

USPSTF finalizes new breast cancer screening recommendations that ACR says ‘do not go far enough’
Appeals court revives suit alleging radiology practice used nonmedical-grade monitors to submit $6M in false claims
Hologic to acquire rival breast care company for $310M—plus 2 more radiology vendor M&A deals
Momentum builds as Vermont becomes 23rd state to pass legislation bolstering breast imaging reimbursement
State caps annual healthcare price increases despite opposition from radiologists
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
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
Tackling the pressing issues in radiology revenue cycle management and staffing
US Chamber of Commerce sues to block ban on noncompete clauses
ACR ‘deeply troubled’ by health insurer’s ‘latest attempt to undervalue the role of radiologists’
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
Solis Mammography partners with public health system to open community-based imaging centers
Radiologist-founded technology startup Smart Reporting raises $25M
Strategies to solve the toughest issues facing radiology practice management
IAEA: When selecting medical imaging equipment, don’t assume ‘new’ means ‘low dose’
RBMA Young Professionals group helps groom next radiology management leaders
Use of AI in radiology revenue cycle management
Alzheimer’s imaging experts to assess utility, efficiency of Hyperfine’s Swoop system
ACR institute recognizes 9 up-and-coming radiology leaders
For radiology trainees eager to serve the less fortunate, home is where the need is
Raleigh Radiology and Duke battle it out over state’s certificate-of-need law
RadNet closes more than $1B debt refinancing transaction
Abortion is an essential component of healthcare, majority of ACR Council rules
Private equity-backed radiology provider Solis Mammography inks joint venture deal with large hospital system
American College of Radiology Council votes to raise membership dues
Riverside Radiology Medical Group joins growing independent practice coalition
Highlights from RBMA's 2024 PaRADigm annual meeting in Las Vegas
Radiology and pathology unite to produce $1M in potential revenue enhancements to 1 provider
New CEOs joining Envision Healthcare, Iowa Radiology while top execs exit at GE HealthCare, Flywheel
GPT-4 can detect radiology report errors at the same rate as members of the specialty
Radiology Business Management Association names 2 new leaders to replace retiring Bob Still
American College of Radiology lays off 11% of its workforce
Radiologists are the 6th highest paid specialists at $498,000
US Senators continue their push for radiologist Medicare pay reform
Private equity-backed radiology provider Rayus partners with AI startup to launch nationwide whole-body MRI offering
American College of Radiology celebrates defeat of ‘harmful’ legislation in 2 states
Nearly 80% of physicians now work for hospitals or other corporate entities as private practice dwindles
Hologic, university settle lawsuit alleging radiology vendor infringed on mammography patent
Demystifying Data Monetization in Medical Imaging
RadNet acquiring 6 imaging centers, adding $15M in annual revenue
Radiology provider MedQuest Associates names IR specialist as new chief clinical and innovation officer
Practice must pay $14M after table collapses under patient during imaging exam, jury rules
Small practices left vulnerable after Change Healthcare cyberattack, with some considering bankruptcy
Semiautonomous AI shows potential to reduce false positives, unnecessary procedures and medical expenses
‘Legal looting’: Watchdog highlights markets most impacted by private equity’s growing reach in radiology, other specialties
CDC sounds the alarm on key factor keeping women from undergoing mammography
Stroke patient sues radiology practice claiming negligence led to her fall from a CT scanner
Google teams with Bayer to address radiologist burnout via AI
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
Lawmakers urge feds to closely scrutinize UnitedHealth Group acquisition of multistate radiology provider
Among screening mammography no-shows, more than 40% fail to return as of 1 year later
Norwalk Radiology Consultants launches new joint venture with health system
Ratings agencies react favorably to RadNet’s $1B debt maneuver
Shimadzu Medical Systems acquires imaging products and services provider
Senate Finance Committee plans hearing to discuss radiologist Medicare payment reform
Steadily declining mammography screening rates have hit a historic low, new data show
Radiology practice participation in payment-related survey is ‘urgently needed,’ ACR says
Spurred by radiology M&A deal, US senators aim to curb ‘corporate greed’ in healthcare
Moonlighting during vacation? 5 short-term process changes to address the radiology workforce shortage
Radiologists at a clear disadvantage in Medicare’s MIPS program, new study shows
RadNet seeks to refinance $679M term loan, fuel future ‘growth opportunities’
Amyloid blood test could eliminate millions in spending on PET imaging for Alzheimer’s
Unable to find a buyer, multispecialty radiology provider closes
GE HealthCare finalizes acquisition of Cleveland-based provider of AI imaging-analysis software
Radiologists ponder private equity in medicine: ‘Why aren’t we more concerned?’
Teleradiology medical malpractice more frequently leads to higher payouts, patient death
Imaging center operator RadNet launches new joint venture partnership with Providence
Former radiology group employees settle lawsuit over retirement benefits for $19M
Expedited g-tube placement cuts costs and LOS in head and neck cancer patients