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Breast cancer screening rates declined during pandemic
By Amerigo Allegretto
Another study has confirmed that breast and cervical cancer screening saw declines in volume during the COVID-19 pandemic -- a decline that translates to over 2 million women who missed mammography exams, researchers said in a June 3 study in JAMA Network Open.
June 3, 2022
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ASTRO sees opportunity in CMS delay of RO Model
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) has submitted comments to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in response to the agency's move to indefinitely postpone the start of an alternative payment model for radiation oncology (the RO Model).
June 1, 2022
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The contrast media shortage's impact on radiology
By Sandy Coffta
The shutdown of GE Healthcare's Shanghai, China, plant that began in April has caused a global shortage of the iodinated contrast media iohexol. Sandy Coffta of Healthcare Administrative Partners offers suggestions on how to cope.
June 1, 2022
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How to counter implicit bias in the radiology workplace
By Amerigo Allegretto
Radiologists can create more diverse, inclusive environments by recognizing implicit biases, suggested a May 19 presentation at the Society of Breast Imaging/American College of Radiology symposium in Savannah, GA.
May 19, 2022
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Radiologists can help fight disparities in breast imaging
By Amerigo Allegretto
Radiologists are central to mitigating racial and socioeconomic disparities surrounding breast imaging, even as new modalities emerge, according to a keynote speech given May 4 at the American Roentgen Ray Society meeting in New Orleans.
May 4, 2022
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Staffing costs continue to vex administrators in Q1 MICI data
By Brian Casey
Concerns about staffing costs continue to vex radiology administrators, according to data from the first quarter of 2022 in the Medical Imaging Confidence Index (MICI). Hospitals and radiology departments are facing both rising labor costs and staffing shortages.
May 4, 2022
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Lower breast cancer incidence in Asian women not necessarily good
By Amerigo Allegretto
Lower breast cancer incidence seen in Asian American women may be caused by a lower screening mammography rate in this group, according to a study of nearly 8,000 women published April 27 in the Journal of Surgical Research.
April 28, 2022
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Disparities remain in neuroimaging utilization for stroke
By Erik L. Ridley
Although utilization of neuroimaging for ischemic stroke has increased sharply among Medicare patients, significant demographic disparities remain, according to research published April 25 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
April 26, 2022
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Provider relief fund reporting extensions are available
By Rebecca Farrington
Is your radiology practice looking for an extension on the reporting requirements involved in receiving grants under the U.S. government's Provider Relief Funds program? If so, Rebecca Farrington of Healthcare Administrative Partners offers some guidance.
April 25, 2022
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Audits can help ensure LGBTQ inclusion in radiology
By Amerigo Allegretto
Diversity committees and audits to ensure LGBTQ participation can help lead to more inclusive and affirmative radiology departments, according to research published April 21 in Academic Radiology.
April 24, 2022
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Building a national teleradiology network requires innovation
By Joe Constance
The ability of teleradiology to provide specialized radiological care to sparsely populated areas at any time of day shows just how critically important the technology can be in improving patient care.
April 21, 2022
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Is radiology technology prepared for trans health?
By Amerigo Allegretto
How well do radiology hardware and software support trans patients, such as by providing a third option for patients to list their gender? The answer is important as radiology seeks to be an inclusive and supportive discipline, according to research published April 18 in the European Journal of Radiology.
April 18, 2022
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