Optimizing the Radiology Revenue Cycle
January 5th 2024Given the ongoing challenges with receiving appropriate reimbursement in radiology, these authors discuss key principles in the coding and billing process, common challenges and three priorities for bolstering reimbursement revenue in the profession.
Filters and Spectral Shaping: Pillars of Quality in Computed Tomography
January 5th 2024Given the essential role of X-ray filtration in computed tomography (CT) systems, this author discusses key principles and emerging advances with filters and spectral shaping to facilitate quality imaging and optimal radiation dosing.
Hybrid MRI Deep Learning Model Shows Promise in Predicting Tumor Deposits with Rectal Cancer
An emerging deep learning model, which incorporates T2-weighted MRI and clinical data, demonstrated an 83.9 percent AUC and an 85 percent specificity rate for preoperative prediction of tumor deposits in patients with rectal cancer.
What a New Chest CT Study Reveals About Pericardial Effusion and COVID-19
The presence of pericardial effusion on chest computed tomography (CT) was associated with a 56 percent higher 30-day mortality risk in men with COVID-19 but had no impact on the prognosis for women with COVID-19, according to newly published research.
Can a Genetic Model Help Reduce Overuse of Mammography in Women at Low Risk for Breast Cancer?
In a study assessing the use of a genetic risk stratification model to estimate breast cancer risk in over 25,000 women, researchers found that 0.69 percent of women at low genetic risk were diagnosed with breast cancer by the age of 45 and 1.41 percent of this group were diagnosed by the age of 58.