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Prostate MRI coverage varies greatly -- with many caveats

By Wayne Forrest

Insurance coverage for prostate MRI scans varies widely among private payors, requires certain conditions for reimbursement of major conditions, and does not reflect current clinical practice. Those harsh conclusions are contained in a new study published online September 11 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

September 12, 2018

Don't underestimate financial cost of exam no-shows

By Kate Madden Yee

Missed imaging appointments are costly for radiology departments, affecting not only a department's bottom line but also patient care, according to a study published in the September issue of Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology.

September 12, 2018

Is Medicare paying enough for MRI-compatible implants?

By Wayne Forrest

U.S. hospitals could be losing up to $400 million annually on placing MRI-compatible cardiac rhythm management devices in patients due to a discrepancy between what the devices cost and what Medicare is paying for them, according to a new report by group purchasing organization Vizient.

September 6, 2018

Access to CT lung screening varies by population density

By Abraham Kim

Smokers in densely populated regions in the U.S. live significantly closer to a CT lung cancer screening facility than those residing in more sparsely populated areas, according to an article published online September 1 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

September 6, 2018

Handheld ultrasound + CADx helps triage breast masses

By Kate Madden Yee

Researchers successfully used a combination of handheld ultrasound and computer-aided diagnosis (CADx) software to triage women in Mexico who had palpable breast masses. They believe the combination is good news for women who may not have access to screening mammography, according to an article published online August 29 in the Journal of Global Oncology.

August 30, 2018

Swiss start-up lands $14M to fund x-ray for developing world

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

A Swiss company's ambitious project to bring high-quality x-ray to the developing world took a step forward with the receipt of $14.4 million (12.3 million euros) in funding. Pristem hopes to bring an affordable, rugged radiography system that can be used anywhere in the world to market in two years.

August 29, 2018

Success of proton therapy may depend on who pays for it

By Kate Madden Yee

The financial success of a proton therapy facility may depend on who pays for the treatment delivered -- specifically, whether it's private payors whose patients require less than 30 minutes of treatment time, according to a study published online August 26 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

August 29, 2018

Breast cancer takes financial toll beyond treatment

By Kate Madden Yee

High healthcare costs continue to burden women after they have been treated for breast cancer, especially those with lymphedema, a treatment complication that affects about a third of breast cancer survivors, according to a study published online August 18 in the journal Supportive Care in Cancer.

August 26, 2018

CDC: Imaging reports among most-shared health data

By Erik L. Ridley

Office-based physicians who receive patient health information electronically frequently do so to access imaging reports, and only laboratory results are viewed more often, according to research from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

August 21, 2018

CMS launches Quality Payment Program participation tool

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has launched a tool that allows radiologists to check if they are eligible for a 5% bonus in 2020 through the agency's Quality Payment Program, the American College of Radiology reported.

August 20, 2018

New MICI numbers tread water for 3rd quarter of 2018

By Brian Casey

Radiology administrators don't expect any major changes on the horizon when it comes to their business prospects, according to the latest numbers from the Medical Imaging Confidence Index (MICI). However, there was a decline in confidence that healthcare facilities would have access to capital.

August 5, 2018

3 ways to ensure AI algorithms are really working

By Elad Walach

Artificial intelligence (AI), deep learning, and related technologies have emerged as solutions that can really make a difference in almost every medical field imaginable, from radiology to pharmaceuticals to diagnosis. But the question remains: How do we know that these algorithms are actually working?

August 5, 2018

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