Practice Management: Page 242

ASRT, Canon now accepting safety grant applications

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Foundation and Canon Medical Systems are accepting applications for the 2019 Safety First grant program.

May 28, 2019

Top 4 priorities for AI research in medical imaging

By Erik L. Ridley

Bringing radiology artificial intelligence (AI) technology to routine clinical practice will require four major priorities: structured use cases, data sharing methods, validation and monitoring tools, and new standards and data elements, according to a report published online May 28 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

May 28, 2019

The value of the CIIP: Part 4 -- Interoperability

By Luke Bideaux

In theory, interoperability in health imaging opens the door to a wide range of advantages for practices and patients. In part 4 of his series, Luke Bideaux explains how the specialized skill sets of a certified imaging informatics professional (CIIP) can help organizations achieve interoperability goals and stay connected in today's digital healthcare environment.

May 27, 2019

Benchmarking can help radiology practices evaluate productivity

By Sandy Coffta

It's natural to want to compare one's performance against others, but some comparisons are inherently problematic -- especially when using relative value units. Sandy Coffta of Healthcare Administrative Partners explores the issues and benefits of measuring and monitoring radiologist productivity.

May 27, 2019

Ezra launches full-body MRI screening

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Cancer screening startup Ezra has launched a direct-to-consumer full-body MRI scanning program in the New York City area.

May 23, 2019

ACR lauds bipartisan bill on 'surprise' medical charges

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The American College of Radiology (ACR) is lauding the U.S. House of Representatives for the introduction of bipartisan legislation that addresses "surprise" medical bills.

May 22, 2019

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

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

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

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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