Practice Management: Page 165

New CPT code for radiology AI brings hope, but patience is needed

By Erik L. Ridley

The recent approval of a Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code for radiology artificial intelligence (AI) by the American Medical Association was an important milestone. But actual reimbursement will likely take some time.

July 18, 2021

ACR launches 'Scope of Practice' Fund to fight encroachment

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The American College of Radiology (ACR) Association has launched what it calls the Scope of Practice Fund to resist the encroachment of nonphysician healthcare providers in radiology.

July 15, 2021

AI model identifies SARS-CoV-2 from blood tests, chest x-rays

By Will Morton

An artificial intelligence (AI) model that analyzed data from blood tests and chest x-rays can identify patients with COVID-19 infections and could serve in some settings as a substitute for reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) tests, according to a study published July 9 in Scientific Reports.

July 15, 2021

COVID-19 pandemic caused stress among radiology staff

By Kate Madden Yee

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused anxiety and workplace-related stress among radiologic technologists (RTs), according to a study conducted by U.K. researchers and published July 12 in Radiography.

July 14, 2021

Rayus acquires 3 InHealth centers in Wash.

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Rayus Radiology, formerly the Center for Diagnostic Imaging (CDI), has acquired three InHealth Imaging centers in the Seattle and Puget Sound area of Washington.

July 13, 2021

RSNA AI challenge focuses on brain tumors

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The RSNA, the American Society of Neuroradiology, and the Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted Interventions society plan to focus on brain tumors in the latest iteration of the RSNA's artificial intelligence (AI) challenge.

July 13, 2021

Proposed 2022 MPFS includes radiology payment cuts

By Kate Madden Yee

The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on July 13 released a proposed rule for the 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) that includes some cuts to radiology reimbursement -- although much less severe than the 10% initially slated for 2021.

July 13, 2021

Shots fired ends mobile mammography event in Chicago

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Shots fired at a mobile health screening event in Chicago that provided access to free mammograms and other services forced it to shut down early, according to a July 12 news story from WGN 9.

July 13, 2021

CMS to analyze coverage of monoclonal antibody Alzheimer's drug

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will conduct a national coverage determination analysis of beta amyloid-directed monoclonal antibody treatment for Alzheimer's disease, including the new drug aducanumab.

July 13, 2021

Imaging admins report barriers to CT lung screening

By Kate Madden Yee

Despite enthusiasm for CT lung cancer screening, many imaging administrators in a new survey reported feeling hindered by barriers to support and resources that keep them from running more effective programs. The findings were published July 9 in Chest.

July 13, 2021

Do the USPSTF lung cancer guidelines cause screening disparities?

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Do the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) lung cancer screening guidelines contribute to gender disparities in eligibility? It appears so, according to a study published July 9 in the journal Chest.

July 12, 2021

Rayus buys Fla. centers, research institute

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Rayus Radiology, formerly the Center for Diagnostic Imaging, has purchased three imaging centers in Florida and acquired a majority stake in the Radiology Research Institute, an imaging services provider for contract research organizations and medical device and pharmaceutical firms.

July 12, 2021

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