Healthcare
New Legislation Aims to Improve Coverage for Breast Cancer Detection
Breast cancer is a leading cause of death among women worldwide. Early detection is key to improving outcomes for those who develop the disease. To that end, U.S. House lawmakers are proposing a bill that would require all insurers to cover any supplemental breast imaging, beyond screening mammograms, with no patient out-of-pocket costs. The…
Read MoreAI Matches Radiologist Performance on Mammograms and DBT Exams: A Meta-Analysis
The ever-increasing rate of breast cancer cases around the world has made mammography an essential screening tool for identifying the early stages of the disease. However, the accuracy of mammograms can vary from one radiologist to another, and the interpretation of images can be tedious and subjective. This has led to the development of artificial…
Read MoreJustice Department Takes Action Against Radiologist Accused of Improper Medicare Payments Worth $6.5M
Recently, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against a Pennsylvania-based interventional radiologist and his affiliated practices for allegedly submitting false claims to Medicare. The physician, James McGuckin, MD, has been accused of billing Medicare for medically unnecessary procedures that put patients at risk. The DOJ’s action demonstrates its commitment to protecting the beneficiaries…
Read MoreVertical Integration: A New Approach to Tackling Contrast Shortages in CT Imaging
The worldwide shortage of imaging contrast agents last year left medical providers struggling to provide proper diagnostic care for their patients. In response, North American pharmaceutical provider Voyageur Pharmaceuticals has implemented a new approach to tackle the shortage head-on. By using barium and iodine sources in Canada and the United States, the company has created…
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence Can Aid Early Detection of Malignant Liver Tumors
Early detection of malignant liver tumors is crucial for improving a patient’s prognosis. The most common malignant liver tumor is hepatocellular carcinoma, which is often diagnosed too late because of the difficulty in distinguishing between it and other liver conditions. It’s often said that “time is liver” – delay in identifying and treating hepatocellular carcinoma…
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