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Senate gets bill for RA Medicare payments
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
U.S. Sen. John Boozman (R-AR) has introduced the Senate's version of the Medicare Access to Radiology Care Act, a bill that would allow radiologists to submit Medicare claims for nonimaging services performed by radiologist assistants (RAs).
May 21, 2019
Medicaid expansion boosted cancer screening rates
By Kate Madden Yee
The five states and the District of Columbia that expanded their Medicaid coverage after the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 first went into effect showed larger increases in cancer screening rates than states that did not, according to a study published online May 22 in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
May 21, 2019
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ACR taps Monticciolo as new president
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) named Dr. Debra Monticciolo as its new president as part of a new slate of officers elected at the ACR's recent annual meeting in Washington, DC.
May 20, 2019
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Radiology Partners wins clients, awards research grants
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Imaging services provider Radiology Partners said it has added 30 new client sites since October 2018 at locations in Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Texas.
May 20, 2019
ACR Foundation bestows humanitarian awards
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) Foundation announced the recipients of its global humanitarian award at the college's annual meeting in Washington, DC.
May 20, 2019
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MRI shows brain changes from cannabis use
By Louise Gagnon
The use of even small amounts of cannabis can cause changes in the brains of adolescents, according to recent studies using MRI. The findings indicate that researchers should pay close attention to increasing cannabis use, especially in vulnerable populations, according to a presentation last week at the Society for Magnetic Resonance Radiographers & Technologists (SMRT) meeting.
May 19, 2019
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Walmart charts new course by steering workers to high-quality imaging centers
By Phil Galewitz
Walmart, the nation's largest private employer, is worried that too many of its workers are having health conditions misdiagnosed, leading to unnecessary surgery and wasted health spending.
May 15, 2019
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Covera, Walmart ink radiology collaboration
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Covera Health has signed a multiyear collaboration with Walmart to help Walmart's employees and dependents avoid unnecessary treatment based on inaccurate radiology diagnoses.
May 14, 2019
DenseBreast-info.org launches density education study
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Breast density education group DenseBreast-info.org has launched a study to assess the impact of an educational intervention regarding primary care physicians' knowledge of breast density and its implications for breast cancer screening and risk, as well as how comfortable they feel discussing the topic with patients.
May 14, 2019
Art can shift student attitudes toward radiology
By Kate Madden Yee
Analyzing paintings that depict radiology encounters with patients can positively shift attitudes medical students have about radiology, according to a study published online May 9 in Academic Radiology.
May 13, 2019
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Video from ISMRM 2019: Dr. Pia Sundgren on diversity and inclusion
MONTREAL - Diversity and inclusion are major themes at this year's meeting of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM). ISMRM 2019 President Dr. Pia Sundgren, PhD, believes these themes are key elements of the society's mission, as she explains in this video from the conference.
May 13, 2019
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Older radiologists remain productive
By Kate Madden Yee
A new study has found a sharp drop-off in the number of radiologists still practicing 30 years after completing residency. But older radiologists are still productive, and by continuing to practice they could help address the field's ever-increasing workload, according to a study published May 8 in Academic Radiology.
May 12, 2019
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