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Using Analytics to Achieve Strategic Goals: Quantum Imaging & Therapeutic Associates

A 40-radiologist practice finds transparency of analytics is key in modifying long-ingrained behaviors that stand in the way of achieving goals…


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CMS Rules to Broaden PET Procedure Coverage

CMS is ending the requirement for coverage with evidence development (CED) for 18F fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) PET for cancer patients, and it is expanding coverage to three follow-up FDG PET scans per patient…

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Meds or Therapy? PET Scan Predicts Best Treatment

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Drug Raid Yields Sutter Health Patient Data

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Harvey L. Neiman, ACR CEO, Announces Retirement

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