RadiologyToday.net   |   View web version
Radiology Today  e-Newsletter
Magazine
Subscribe or Renew
Share
Digital Edition
July 2016 Connect with us Facebook Twitter Sign up  |  Archive  |  Advertise
Editor's e-Note
Although it has been available since the early 1990s, CT colonography (virtual colonoscopy) has been slow to catch on. Through turf wars and reimbursement battles, the test has soldiered on, and now that it’s been included among the accepted screening tests for colorectal cancer in the most recent United States Preventive Services Task Force recommendations—meaning that private insurance payers will have to fully reimburse for it—patients may finally view it as viable option. Read more about it in this month’s E-News Exclusive.

— Dave Yeager, editor
e-News Exclusive
USPSTF Colorectal Cancer Screening Recommendations
Are a Victory for Patients


Final United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) colorectal cancer screening recommendations assigned an “A” grade to colorectal cancer (CRC) screening in those aged 50 to 75 years and provided a list of recognized screening exams. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) would now require private insurers to fully cover with no copay all of these USPSTF-recognized CRC screening exams—including CT colonography (virtual colonoscopy). Medicare should now recognize this overall “A” grade and provide full coverage for CT colonography.

Full story »
Recently Online
Reengineering Workflow
Many experts agree that quick fixes and short-term solutions to improve the efficiency of a radiology department are unwise and could have negative long-term financial consequences. Read more »

Worth the Wait?
While changes to reimbursement for mammograms based on recommendations by the US Preventive Services Task Force loom, the industry remains divided as to the appropriate timetable for breast screening. Read more »

Gadolinium on the Brain: Curiosity or Cause for Concern?
Gadolinium enhances the quality of MRI by altering the magnetic properties of water molecules that are nearby in the body and is widely believed to be safe. However, recent studies have found there may be negative long-term consequences in some instances. Read more »

The Buzz in DR: A Look at the Latest DR Offerings
Over the past decade, facilities have switched from film and CR to DR, and industry insiders believe that trend will continue. Read more »
 
In This e-Newsletter
A Secure, Anonymous Résumé Bank
Job Alerts Sent to Your E-mail
Other Imaging News
New Class of Molecular ‘Lightbulbs’ Illuminate MRI
Duke University researchers have found a new class of molecular tags that they say dramatically enhances MRI signals.

Insomnia Linked to Damage in Brain Communication Networks
An MRI study revealed abnormalities of the white matter tracts in the brains of people with insomnia, according to a report by RSNA.

Study Finds Nearly One-Half of Former NFL Players Have Brain Injuries
The Washington Post reports that nearly one-half of all retired National Football League players have signs of traumatic brain injury according to the results of a diffusion tensor imaging study.

False-Positives Affect Women’s Adherence to Screening Guidelines
University of North Carolina researchers found that for women who have had a false-positive mammogram result, their likelihood to get screened at recommended intervals depends on the timing of their last screen.
Advertising Opportunities
Have a product or service you want to market to radiology professionals or an open position that you need to fill quickly? Radiology Today offers many flexible advertising programs designed to maximize your results. From print advertising to e-newsletter sponsorships, website advertising to direct mail opportunities, Radiology Today helps achieve your goals. E-mail our experienced account executives today for more information or call 800-278-4400!

Coming up in our August issue is our AHRA Product Showcase. Contact sales for more information.

AlliedHealthCareers.com is the premier online resource to recruit radiology professionals. Post your open positions, view résumés, and showcase your facility's offerings all at AlliedHealthCareers.com!

Radiology Today's Physician Recruitment Center gives physician recruiters a powerful tool to satisfy their current needs. An ideal option for recruiters looking to fill partnership opportunities, academic appointments, and hospital staff positions, the Physician Recruitment Center is visited regularly by radiologists and other imaging physicians during their frequent trips to our website for the best coverage of industry news and trends.
Gift Shop
Radiology Today's online gift shop features a wide variety of items for radiology professionals. Choose from t-shirts, journals, clocks, buttons, mouse pads, and much more! Check out our secure online shop today or call toll-free 877-809-1659 for easy and fast ordering.
 
Worth Repeating
“With standard diagnostic MRI, we can see advanced Alzheimer's disease, such as atrophy of the hippocampus. But at that point, the brain tissue is gone and there's no way to restore it. It would be helpful to detect and diagnose the disease before it's too late.”

Alle Meije Wink, PhD, from the VU University Medical Centre in Amsterdam, as reported by RSNA on the results of a study that combined MRI and artificial intelligence in the hopes of earlier identification of patients in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease
Featured Jobs
Radiology Opportunities
Sheridan Physician Services, Sunrise, FL
Radiology Technician
Comprehensive Health Services, Reston, VA
PACS Administrator
Salinas Valley Healthcare System, Salinas, CA
Radiologist
NSHOA, Long Island, NY
Set up Job Alerts and create your online Résumé
to let potential employers find you today!