Radiologists March 10, 2025
More Radiologists Working for PE Practices March 10, 2025
The share of U.S. radiologists working for practices owned by private equity has skyrocketed over the past decade, from 1% in 2013 to 12% in 2023. That’s according to a new study in AJR that documents the growing trend of PE ownership in medical imaging. As we reported recently, the growing number of private equity […]
Breast Imaging March 6, 2025
Has Breast Cancer Mortality Bottomed Out? March 6, 2025
The decades-long decline in breast cancer mortality has been lauded as a major public health success story. But a new study in Journal of Breast Imaging suggests that the long decline in breast cancer death rates may be coming to an end, at least for some women. Breast cancer mortality’s drop has been well-documented, with […]
Radiology March 5, 2025
ECR 2025 Video Highlights March 5, 2025
The theme of ECR 2025 was Planet Radiology, and those who were in attendance at Austria Center Vienna last week witnessed the role that radiology can play in reducing medical imaging’s contribution to climate change. As always, ECR 2025 was the focus of cutting-edge research in AI, as well as the latest findings in traditional […]
Oncology Imaging March 3, 2025
Screening Takes Center Stage at ECR 2025 March 3, 2025
New advances in cancer screening were among the major trends at last week’s ECR 2025 conference in Vienna. From traditional screening exams like mammography to up-and-coming tests like CT lung cancer exams, radiologists are emerging at the forefront of efforts to improve population health through early detection. CT lung cancer screening is gaining momentum in […]
Breast Imaging March 2, 2025
Bridging Quality and Efficiency: Why Radiology Groups Are Adopting AI for Mammography Workflows March 2, 2025
By Dr. Roger Yang, President, University Radiology Group, and Mo Abdolell, CEO, Densitas Radiology groups offering mammography services operate under ever-tightening demands, including MQSA EQUIP and ACR accreditation standards. Manual case selection, cumbersome paperwork, and lengthy review cycles often divert radiologists and technologists from what matters most – patient care. But change is coming. By […]
Radiology February 27, 2025
Highlights from ECR 2025 February 27, 2025
This week’s European Congress of Radiology is underway in Vienna, and things are heating up in the cozy confines of Austria Center Vienna. The theme of this week’s meeting is Planet Radiology, and conference organizers have made sustainability a major priority. Planetary health was the focus of a glitzy opening ceremony on February 26 before […]
Lung Cancer Screening February 24, 2025
Are CT Lung Screening Patients Sicker? February 24, 2025
Amid the rush of enthusiasm for CT lung cancer screening, a new study published in JAMA Health Forum offers a cautionary note. Researchers found that in the real world, people eligible for lung screening were sicker than those in research studies, and thus may not enjoy screening’s benefits to the same extent. Support for CT […]
Artificial Intelligence February 19, 2025
Will FDA Staff Cuts Slow AI Adoption? February 19, 2025
The Trump Administration’s campaign to cut the federal workforce arrived at the FDA last weekend – in particular its division regulating AI in healthcare. Multiple staff cuts were reported at the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, which had been in the midst of a major overhaul of AI regulation. A February 15 article in […]
Radiologists February 13, 2025
Forecasting Radiologist Supply February 13, 2025
Two new studies published this week in JACR raise the provocative question: Will there be a radiologist shortage in the future given growing demand for medical imaging services? It’s a question that’s become commonplace across healthcare as burnout and other issues prompt many physicians to leave the field. The new studies were conducted by Harvey […]
CT Scanners February 10, 2025
Are CT Scans Too Slow? February 10, 2025
Is your imaging practice paying attention to the acquisition speed of your CT scans? A new study in AJR suggests that CT pulmonary angiography patients are being scanned at an average speed that’s 30% slower than optimal, resulting in unnecessary imaging artifacts. CT is radiology’s workhorse modality, but recent studies have found wide variation in […]
Breast Imaging February 6, 2025
Mammography Rates Fall for Women in 40s February 6, 2025
A new study on mammography screening confirms the worst fears of women’s health advocates: screening rates fell for women ages 40-49 after the USPSTF in 2009 withdrew its recommendation that younger women get biennial screening. Breast screening has long been the most controversial cancer screening exam, with screening’s opponents claiming that its “harms” – such […]
Imaging Centers February 2, 2025
PE Practice Purchases Tick Up February 2, 2025
Private equity acquisitions of radiology practices ticked up in 2024 after two years of declines. A new paper in JACR sheds light on PE purchases in radiology, which have raised concerns about the corporatization of medical imaging in the U.S. Private-sector radiology historically consisted of independent imaging practices run largely by radiologist-owners who contracted with […]
Imaging IT January 30, 2025
Radiology’s VC Funding Boom? January 30, 2025
Radiology venture capital funding appears to be gaining momentum in the first few weeks of 2025. This past week has seen the release of six funding rounds, led by a massive $260M Series B from preventive medicine firm Neko Health. Venture capital funding is a closely watched barometer for any industry built on innovation, and […]
Breast Imaging January 27, 2025
Hospital Slashes Mammography Backlog January 27, 2025
A Michigan hospital was able to reduce its backlog of screening mammograms and speed up report turnaround time through a series of steps that included batched workflow and elimination of paper forms. Researchers describe their work in a new paper in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology. Mammography screening has always been a big challenge for […]
Cardiac Imaging January 23, 2025
AI Enables Single-Click Cardiac MRI January 23, 2025
Cardiac MRI is one of the most powerful imaging tools for assessing heart function, but it’s difficult and time-consuming to perform. Could automated AI planning offer a solution? A new research paper shows how AI-based software can speed up cardiac MRI workflow. Cardiac MRI has a variety of useful clinical applications, generating high-resolution images for […]
Digital Health January 21, 2025
VC Investors Pivot to Quality January 21, 2025
Venture capital investors in digital health firms pivoted to quality in 2024, with fewer deals done but a higher median deal size compared to 2023. That’s according to a new report from market analysis firm CB Insights that also documented a record high for both the number and value of AI-focused deals. Digital health investment […]
Ultrasound January 16, 2025
AI Guides Lung Ultrasound January 16, 2025
Healthcare professionals with no experience in lung ultrasound were able to acquire diagnostic-quality scans comparable to those of experts thanks to AI guidance in a new paper in JAMA Cardiology. Ultrasound is one of the most versatile and cost-effective imaging modalities, but it is operator-dependent and many of its more challenging clinical applications require highly […]
Imaging IT January 13, 2025
Opportunistic Screening’s AI Milestone January 13, 2025
A new study lays the groundwork for AI-based opportunistic screening – the detection of disease using medical images acquired for other indications. In a paper in AJR, researchers show how their homegrown AI algorithm was able to analyze abdominal CT scans and link body composition measurements to the presence of disease. Opportunistic screening is a […]
Radiologists January 9, 2025
Top Radiology Trends for 2025 January 9, 2025
There’s no question that 2025 will be a watershed year for radiology. AI is on the cusp of going mainstream, the radiologist shortage won’t go away, and a number of new U.S. regulatory initiatives promise to reshape the field. As we did in 2024, The Imaging Wire asked key opinion leaders in medical imaging to […]
