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12% of Secondary Imaging Interpretation Costs are Paid by Patients

A new Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute study found that patients paid 12% of the costs of secondary imaging interpretation out-of-pocket.

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Topical Molecular Imaging Tracer Enables Real-Time Detection of Cervical Cancer

With the help of a topical fluorescent imaging agent, cervical cancer can be identified by physicians with a hand-held microscope, according to a new study.

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Registration Opens for RSNA 2021

Registration is now open for the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 107th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, which will be held at McCormick Place Chicago from November 28-December 2.

Radiology Products

Ambra Health Deepens Integration with Box to Digitize Medical Imaging Process

With the expanded integration, Ambra ProViewer and Ambra’s Web Uploader will be directly integrated into Box, allowing customers to securely upload, analyze, and manipulate all imaging types from anywhere, without the need for extensive IT intervention.

Imaging Equipment

MRI Shows Adverse Tissue Reactions Are Common in Asymptomatic Individuals After Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty

MRI identified adverse local tissue reactions in patients who received hip replacements, even among those who were high-functioning and had no symptoms, according to a new study by researchers at New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery.

Market Trends

RSNA Co-sponsors Brain Tumor AI Challenge

The Radiological Society of North America, the American Society of Neuroradiology, and the Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted Interventions Society have announced the launch of the 10th annual Brain Tumor Segmentation challenge.

Management & Staffing

ACR Releases Preliminary Summary of Radiology Provisions in 2022 HOPPS ASC Proposed Rule

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the calendar-year 2022 Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical Center proposed rule.

Imaging Insights

MRI, Clear Cell Likelihood Score Correlate with Renal Mass Growth Rate

According to the American Journal of Roentgenology, the standardized non-invasive clear cell likelihood score—derived from MRI—correlates with the growth rate of small renal masses and may help guide personalized management.

Imaging News

SNMMI and Coalition Partners Applaud the Introduction of the FIND Act

On July 16, Congressmen Scott Peters, Bobby Rush, Neal Dunn, and Greg Murphy introduced the Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics (FIND) Act of 2021 (H.R. 4479), legislation that would significantly expand patient access to advanced nuclear diagnostic imaging technologies.