Practice Management: Page 143

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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Imaging center CEO sentenced to 5 years in jail
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Sam Sarkis Solakyan, the CEO of several medical imaging companies in Southern California, has been sentenced to five years in prison after his conviction in a scheme that generated more than $250 million in fraudulent claims through the state workers' compensation system.
January 31, 2022
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UnitedHealthcare launches imaging provider assessment program
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
UnitedHealthcare has launched a new imaging provider assessment program that will influence payments to healthcare providers based on a quality ratings system that the company is developing, the American College of Radiology reported.
January 31, 2022
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Vulcan Imaging acquires Women's Imaging Associates
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Vulcan Imaging Associates of Birmingham, AL, has purchased Women's Imaging Associates in order to provide breast imaging expertise to its clients.
January 30, 2022
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Inland Imaging's Duvoisin to retire
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Longtime Inland Imaging chief executive officer (CEO) Steve Duvoisin is retiring after 37 years in the position. He is being replaced by Chris Patrick.
January 27, 2022
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