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CT, MRI use declined in ED after 2007
By Kate Madden Yee
After a period of rapid increase from 1993 to 2007, use of medical imaging in the emergency department (ED) declined, mostly because of decreased utilization of CT and MRI, according to a new study published this month in the American Journal of Roentgenology.
August 19, 2014
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Who is the better radiologist?
By Dr. Saurabh Jha
If you were a patient, which radiologist would you rather have reading CT scans: the methodical but thorough plodder who orders lots of follow-up studies or the decisive reader who occasionally misses pathology? Would your answer change if you were an administrator? Or a referring physician? Dr. Saurabh Jha explores these questions.
August 18, 2014
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Insurance status affects imaging use for acute stroke
By Kate Madden Yee
Patients' insurance status and the socioeconomic factors that may be connected to it influence the type of imaging they receive when they present with acute ischemic stroke, according to a new study published in the August issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.
July 28, 2014
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ACR urges CMS to cover breast tomosynthesis
By Kate Madden Yee
The American College of Radiology (ACR) is urging the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to reimburse providers for the extra cost of digital breast tomosynthesis. Women currently have to pay extra for tomosynthesis out of pocket, despite growing evidence of the technology's superiority over conventional digital mammography.
July 23, 2014
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Radiology: A bellwether for healthcare reform?
By Kate Madden Yee
In the Affordable Care Act era, can radiology make the shift from contributing to rising healthcare costs to becoming a guardian of appropriate imaging utilization? That's the proposition in a recent opinion article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association by radiologists from Brigham and Women's Hospital.
July 22, 2014
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General practitioners order more imaging in Australia
By Brian Casey
General practitioners in Australia are placing more orders for medical imaging exams, with total orders for imaging growing 45% from 2005 to 2012, according to a survey released this week from the University of Sydney. The numbers also indicate a shift away from general radiography and toward more advanced modalities such as ultrasound, CT, and MRI.
July 21, 2014
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Study finds rads working longer, postponing retirement
By Kate Madden Yee
Radiologists say they're working more hours and expect to retire later than they'd prefer, according to a new study published in Academic Radiology. How they handle their exit from the workforce will have major ramifications for future job prospects for radiologists.
July 21, 2014
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New bill would boost colon cancer screening for Medicare
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
New legislation has been introduced that would remove cost barriers to colon cancer screening for Medicare patients.
July 20, 2014
Medical technology counteracts economic burden of disease
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Medical technology, including some imaging procedures, has a positive benefit that counteracts the economic impact of disease -- to the tune of $23 billion per year, according to a new report published by the Milken Institute.
July 17, 2014
Report: ACA will rein in healthcare spending
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Cost-control measures included in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will curb healthcare spending over the next 25 years in the U.S., according to a new report released by the Congressional Budget Office.
July 16, 2014
MRI safety remains a concern, as does need for more formal training
By Wayne Forrest
The number of adverse MRI events continues to be a serious issue for imaging centers and radiology departments, despite mandates and guidance to implement MRI safety measures from organizations such as the American College of Radiology and the Joint Commission.
July 13, 2014
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Brainlab debuts Right Brain Foundation
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Brainlab has launched the Right Brain Foundation, which aims to provide medical technology and education to selected hospitals and public institutions in Southeast Asia, Africa, Central America, and South America.
July 7, 2014
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