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VA proposal would let nurses take on imaging duties
By Brian Casey
Advanced-level nurses would be able to order and interpret some medical imaging exams in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health system under a proposal issued late last month. Advocates for radiology are vowing to fight the proposal, saying it would compromise patient care and lead to inappropriate imaging utilization.
June 3, 2016
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6 steps to success in radiology data analytics
By Roberta Katz
The modern radiology practice continues to experience rapid growth in data, thanks to the ongoing development of imaging modalities and the use of advanced medical imaging in molecular, genomic, and precision medicine. As radiology transitions to value-based care, advanced data analytics is no longer an option.
June 2, 2016
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NCCN publishes cancer imaging guidelines
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) has published appropriate use criteria guidelines to support clinical decision-making for the use of medical imaging in cancer patients.
June 1, 2016
ACS: U.S. cancer survivors will number 20M by 2026
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
In a study conducted by the American Cancer Society (ACS), researchers found that there will be 20 million cancer survivors in the U.S. by 2026, an increase of almost 5 million compared with the number of survivors alive today.
June 1, 2016
Can an iPad be used to read CCTA studies?
By Erik L. Ridley
Coronary CT angiography (CCTA) studies may be complicated to interpret, but that doesn't mean radiologists can't use an iPad to remotely assess these exams for stenosis levels or to identify coronary anomalies, according to research published in the June issue of Emergency Radiology.
June 1, 2016
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ACR unveils new appropriateness criteria
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) has released eight new appropriateness criteria and updated 15 of its other criteria, aimed at defining the appropriate use of imaging or radiation therapy.
May 31, 2016
2 U.S. states adopt technologist licensure laws
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Tennessee and New Hampshire have joined the ranks of U.S. states that have enacted radiologic technologist licensure laws.
May 31, 2016
Is your RVU strategy leaving money on the table?
By Don Rodden and Jill Briggs
Most physician practices are multimillion dollar businesses, but some are leaving millions of dollars on the table because they don't adequately monitor their relative value units (RVUs). In this column, Don Rodden and Jill Briggs from HealthPro Medical Billing explain why you may need a better RVU strategy.
May 31, 2016
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SCCT names 2016 Toshiba award finalists
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) has named the finalists for the 10th annual Toshiba Young Investigator Awards.
May 26, 2016
NJ chiropractor faces prison in RayScam case
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A chiropractor from New Jersey faces up to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to accepting bribes for patient referrals to an imaging center at the middle of a case officials have called Operation RayScam.
May 26, 2016
Correct coding and reimbursement for hepatobiliary scans
By Donna Richmond
What are the correct coding procedures for nuclear medicine hepatobiliary scans? If you're not sure, don't worry -- Donna Richmond from Panacea Healthcare Solutions is here to help with her latest column.
May 26, 2016
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How to get ready for MACRA | Race and sex impact who gets brain imaging
By Brian Casey
May 25, 2016
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