Aug. 10, 2017 — The American College of Radiology (ACR) developed three new guidance documents and revised 32 others to advance the science of radiology and improve the quality of service to patients.

Read the updated version of this story with more details from CMS — "CMS to Cancel Mandatory Cardiac Bundled Payments and Joint Replacement Payment Model."

 

Aug. 14, 2017 — The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) may eliminate the cardiac rehabilitation incentive payments and orthopedic bundled payments that were planned to go into effect Jan. 1, 2018. 

Healthcare systems today are battling rising costs and uneven quality. At the core of each challenge is the fundamental need to deliver value — the best possible patient care at the lowest possible price. 

All around the world, regulatory requirements and market forces are driving a growing demand for higher-quality, more-effcient healthcare – supported by integrated IT systems that better serve the needs of every stakeholder. 

August 10, 2017 — CDN recently announced a new partnership agreement with DiA Imaging Analysis Ltd., makers of next-generation imaging analysis technology.

August 10, 2017 — The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) is organizing a challenge intended to show the application of machine learning and artificial intelligence on medical imaging and the ways in which these emerging tools and methodologies may improve diagnostic care.

Accuray Inc. announced that the first studies validating the benefits of the Radixact System were presented at the 59th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM), held July 30-Aug. 3 in Denver. This smart radiation therapy system represents the next generation in TomoTherapy treatment delivery, significantly increasing treatment speed and ease of use, according to Accuray. The Radixact System enables clinicians to treat a wide range of cancer cases, from initial plan delivery to adaptive therapy to complex retreatments, with precision and increased efficiency.

Clarius Mobile Health has released advanced features and options for its wireless handheld ultrasound scanner for medical professionals on the go. The Clarius App 3.1 Eclipse with the enhancements is available now on the App Store and Google Play.

HeartFlow Inc. announced that four Blue Cross Blue Shield companies have each issued a positive medical policy for the HeartFlow FFRct (fractional flow reserve-computed tomography) Analysis.

August 9, 2017 — In the first major study of its kind, researchers using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have identified structural abnormalities in the brains of people with one of the most common genetic causes of autism. The study was published online in the journal Radiology.

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