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PSMA PET guidance anchors EDAP-Telix HIFU prostate work
EDAP TMS and Telix Pharmaceuticals signed a letter of intent to explore clinical research combining Focal One Robotic HIFU with Telix PSMA PET imaging agents in prostate cancer care.
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UnitedHealthcare cites radiology costs in Maryland premium request
UnitedHealthcare is seeking an average 7.9% mid-year premium increase for some Maryland small-group plans. The insurer cited rising outpatient costs, including radiology, lab pathology, infusion, and radiation therapy.
Practice
Florida radiologist fined over alleged brain CT miss
Florida regulators ordered John S. Scales, MD, to pay more than $14,000 and complete training after allegations that he missed abnormalities on a 2019 brain CT scan.
Practice
Opposition grows against radiologist surgeon general nominee
Nicole B. Saphier, MD, has been nominated to serve as U.S. surgeon general, but her selection has drawn criticism from some MAHA supporters. ACR said she would be the first radiologist physician to hold the role.
AI & Imaging
LLMs may help draft radiology claim appeal letters
An Academic Radiology pilot study found that LLMs could generate useful appeal-letter templates for denied interventional radiology services, but hallucinations and fabricated references remained concerns.
Practice
Appeals court revives malpractice suit against radiologist
A New York appeals court ordered a new trial after finding that the jury received an improper error-in-judgment instruction.
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Stage 4 breast cancer diagnoses rise over decade
A cohort study of 761,471 people found de novo stage 4 breast cancer incidence increased by 1.2% per year from 2010 to 2021.
Practice
ACR urges FDA action on breast biopsy needle shortage
The American College of Radiology has warned that stereotactic breast biopsy needle shortages are disrupting breast imaging practices. The FDA lists the devices in shortage with availability estimated through Q4 2026.
Practice
Study outlines radiologist wellness initiative
Researchers described a Mass General Brigham Imaging wellness program built around social events, 10-minute fitness sessions, and financial wellness lectures. Most participants reported that the social events had a positive effect.
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Lumexa adds 4 imaging centers, including first UPMC JV site
Lumexa Imaging added 4 outpatient imaging centers across Pennsylvania, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida. The expansion includes acquired centers through joint ventures with UPMC and Advocate Health, plus 2 newly built locations.