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To radiology and beyond: Pixar chief mulls the patient experience
By Kate Madden Yee
What does renowned animation studio Pixar have to do with medical imaging? The parallels abound, according to Ed Catmull, PhD, president of Pixar and Disney Animation Studios, who offered his perspective on how radiology can improve the patient experience in a February 20 article in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
February 24, 2015
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CMS data show wide variations in CT, MR use across U.S.
By Kate Madden Yee
Newly available data from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) show that wide variations in the use of brain CT and lumbar MR imaging exist across the U.S., according to a study published online in Radiology. The findings could help policymakers tailor interventions to curb overuse among providers.
February 17, 2015
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Study finds decline in mammo rates after 2009 USPSTF change
By Brian Casey
A new study published online February 9 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology found that mammography screening rates declined after the 2009 publication of controversial screening guidelines by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF).
February 12, 2015
ASTRO lauds CMS CT lung cancer screening decision
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) is lauding the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) decision to provide coverage for annual lung cancer screening with low-dose CT for those at highest risk for lung cancer.
February 9, 2015
Radiology's glass ceiling? Survey finds women still avoid imaging
By Kate Madden Yee
The majority of U.S. radiologists are male and in private practice, according to a new article in the February edition of the Journal of the American College of Radiology. Women continue to shun medical imaging even as the number of men versus women in medical programs has achieved 50-50 parity.
February 5, 2015
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CMS issues final CT lung cancer screening approval
By Eric Barnes
In a major victory for individuals at high risk for lung cancer, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released its final decision memo on CT lung cancer screening. The current version contains several changes from last fall's draft decision memo, including an adjustment of screening age.
February 4, 2015
Study finds growing use of emergency imaging may be justified
By Kate Madden Yee
Policymakers continue to focus on how emergency department imaging use rates keep increasing, implying that the uptick is due to overutilization. But there may be other reasons for the growth, and patients may actually benefit, according to a new study published January 23 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
February 3, 2015
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Report from IRIA 2015: Teleradiology begins at home
By Saurabh Jha, MD
Dr. Saurabh Jha's passage to India continues in this article about teleradiology in the world's most populous democracy. While U.S. radiologists fear the specter of Indian radiologists flooding the market with low-cost interpretations, a chat with Indian teleradiology pioneer Dr. Sumer Sethi reveals that such fears couldn't be further from the truth.
February 3, 2015
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Superheroes help kids triumph over fears of MRI scans
By Wayne Forrest
Having to go to the hospital for an MRI scan can be daunting for any patient. But it's even scarier for a young child who may be having an imaging exam for the first time. A New York City hospital has found that transforming kids into superheroes can help them triumph over their fears.
February 2, 2015
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Mobile App Spotlight: RadsBest
By Erik L. Ridley
AuntMinnie.com presents the next article in an ongoing series highlighting notable mobile apps in radiology. In this installment, we take a look at RadsBest: Fast Decision Support for Radiologists, an iOS app that offers a number of features aimed at helping radiologists improve the quality, usefulness, and consistency of their reports.
February 1, 2015
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CMS signals intent to change MU requirements
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Reacting to widespread concern over the burden of meeting current meaningful use (MU) reporting requirements, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) said it will soon propose a number of changes to the healthcare IT incentive program.
January 28, 2015
Fuji SonoSite, Floating Doctors promote handheld ultrasound
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Fujifilm SonoSite and the Floating Doctors have created a six-part video series titled "Bridging the Gap" to promote the use of handheld ultrasound in remote locations.
January 27, 2015
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