Policy

USPSTF recommends offering medication to women at increased risk for breast cancer
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has published a draft recommendation statement and…
NCCN Guidelines downloaded more than 10 million times in 2018
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) announced Tuesday, Jan. 15, that the NCCN Clinical…
Increased spending on chronic conditions such as breast cancer a smart investment
Spending on treating chronic conditions has skyrocketed in the United States, but it is an…
SBI publishes policy statement on diversity, inclusion
The Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) has issued a new policy statement on diversity and inclusion,…
SCCT shares updated guidance on CT use during TAVI, TAVR procedures
The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) has issued an updated guidance for the use…
Royal College of Radiologists comments on NHS plan to detect diseases earlier
The United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS) has earmarked £20.5 billion (approximately $26…
Insurers pocketed more than $9B in taxpayer funds over 10 years
From 2006 to 2015, insurance providers kept $9.1 billion more in taxpayer funds than they would…
Participating in a CMS pay-for-performance program? Consider reporting as a group
Radiology practices who hope to achieve success in CMS pay-for-performance programs should consider…
ACR Appropriateness Criteria updated with 7 new topics
The American College of Radiology (ACR) has released seven new and 19 revised topics for its ACR…
12 governors call for permanent repeal of medical device tax before holidays
12 U.S. governors, including Florida Gov. Rick Scott and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, have written a…
FDA updates diagnostic x-ray system regulations with new draft guidance
A new draft guidance from the FDA aims to clarify the agency’s policies concerning the production…
Ordering providers not following ACR guidance for knee MRI referrals
Adherence to the American College of Radiology (ACR) Appropriateness Criteria is low among ordering…
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