Practice
IR workload narrows across U.S. radiologist workforce
A Medicare claims analysis found that fewer radiologists performed any IR-related work from 2008 to 2023, while higher-IR workloads became more concentrated.
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Practice Management
Operations, staffing, compliance, and the business of running a practice.
Practice
Breast biopsy needle shortage now extends into 2027
FDA now expects stereotactic breast biopsy needle supply disruption to continue through March 2027 and is advising providers to conserve available devices.
Practice
Virginia radiology group sues hospital partner
Virginia Medical Imaging is seeking at least $2.65M from Mary Washington Healthcare in a dispute over joint-venture governance, contract negotiations, and outpatient imaging operations.
Practice
Nano-X faces investor suit over manufacturing disclosures
The proposed class action alleges Nano-X overstated demand and operational efficiency before reporting a $33.4M quarterly loss and a Korean facility impairment charge.
Practice
Women’s lung cancer bill moves to final text step
The Senate passed S. 1157 on June 8, but House and Senate lawmakers still need identical language before the legislation can go to the president.
Practice
Anthem members regain GSIA radiology access in California
The multiyear agreement restores in-network access to Golden State Imaging Associates’ diagnostic and interventional radiology services, effective June 1, 2026.
Practice
UPC ruling restricts Siemens mammography system sales
The Unified Patent Court found that Siemens Healthineers’ Mammomat B.brilliant infringed Hologic’s European patent covering focal-spot technology for mammography and tomosynthesis.
Practice
Siemens Healthineers leads ARPA-H device-security project
The $6.9M SHIELD project will use AI and simulation tools to help hospitals prioritize security upgrades for connected medical equipment.
Practice
Medicare coverage opens CT-based osteoporosis pathway
BCT codes 0555T-0558T are being covered as a Bone Mass Measurement benefit, with O.N. Diagnostics pointing to October 5, 2026, implementation and retroactive coverage to January 1, 2024.
Practice
GE Allia recall centers on service electrical-shock risk
FDA records list 5 Class 2 recalls for GE HealthCare Allia angiographic X-ray systems equipped with Gaia generators and affected electrical cabling.
Practice
Physician groups push Medicare office-based care bill
The coalition includes SIR and ACRO and is backing H.R. 7863, which would create a Medicare payment pathway for certain office-based procedures with high supply costs.
Practice
Pennsylvania imaging licensure bill moves to Rules
House Bill 2173 would establish licensure requirements for medical imaging professionals, radiation therapists, radiologist assistants, and trainees.
Practice
ASTRO taps Virginia site for RPT training program
Virginia Cancer Specialists is one of the first 2 U.S. authorized user training centers for radiation oncologists seeking supervised radiopharmaceutical therapy experience.
Practice
ACR criteria update adds pediatric, sarcopenia topics
The latest ACR Appropriateness Criteria update adds 8 new topics and revises 8 existing ones across diagnostic imaging and interventional radiology guidance.
Practice
Konica Minolta adds DR analytics dashboards
The AeroRemote Insights update adds productivity, clinical dose, and system health dashboards for digital radiography systems and wireless flat panel detectors.