Practice Management: Page 102

ACR seeks summary judgment in No Surprises Act suit
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) and two other associations are seeking summary judgment in federal court for their lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) over its interim final rule (IFR) for the No Surprises Act.
February 10, 2022
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CMS lowers lung cancer screening start age in final screening guide
By Kate Madden Yee
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on February 10 released a final decision on its coverage of low-dose CT lung cancer screening that lowers the starting age for screening by five years and decreases the number of smoking history pack years from 30 to 20.
February 9, 2022
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ACR launches new strategic plan
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) has launched a new strategic plan to focus and drive the organization's activities in coming years.
February 9, 2022
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Outreach boosts uptake of lung cancer screening in rural areas
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Compliance with low-dose CT (LDCT) lung cancer screening tends to be lower in rural communities, but outreach and patient navigation efforts can boost uptake, according to a study published February 7 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
February 7, 2022
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PPE use varies when using ultrasound for COVID patients
By Amerigo Allegretto
The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) varies among European radiologists who provide face-to-face ultrasound services, according to a survey study published January 31 in Insights into Imaging.
February 7, 2022
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ACR lauds President's Cancer Panel report release
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) is lauding the release of a report by the President's Cancer Panel that highlights the need for cancer screening, especially in light of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
February 6, 2022
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Denmark's LBN Medical gets acquired by DirectMed
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
DirectMed Parts & Service has bought Danish aftermarket diagnostic imaging equipment firm LBN Medical. The purchase will help DirectMed expand its operations outside of North America, it said.
February 6, 2022
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Patient stress, anxiety often lead to repeated MRI scans, longer studies
By Erik L. Ridley
When patients are stressed and anxious over their MRI exams, it affects their experience during the scan and potentially even the imaging workflow, according to research published February 4 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
February 6, 2022
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Advances in radiology AI raise thorny medicolegal concerns
By Erik L. Ridley
How will artificial intelligence (AI) technology affect the medicolegal liability of radiology when it eventually begins outperforming humans? A team of authors tackled the topic in an article published February 1 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
February 6, 2022
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Radiologists more likely to be sued among medical professions
By Amerigo Allegretto
Radiologists are among the medical professionals who are most likely to get sued in the U.S., according to a report published January 27 in Medscape. Still, radiology's position on the list has actually slipped compared with two years ago.
February 3, 2022
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Presidential panel sounds alarm on gaps in cancer screening
By Kate Madden Yee
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a dramatic reduction in cancer screening exams -- from breast and cervical to colorectal and lung -- and this phenomenon could translate into excess cancer-related deaths in years to come, according to a report released February 3 by the President's Cancer Panel.
February 3, 2022
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Consumers prefer quality over cost for imaging decisions
By Amerigo Allegretto
Potential patients more often choose quality over cost when it comes to selecting imaging services for severe health conditions, according to a survey study published February 3 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
February 3, 2022
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