Stories by Lisa Chamoff
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USPSTF now recommends starting breast cancer screening at age 40
by Lisa Chamoff 05/07/2024ACR says screening guidelines should go further
Private equity pushes wave of healthcare bankruptcies
by Lisa Chamoff 04/24/2024Nearly a quarter of the healthcare companies that declared bankruptcy in 2023 were owned by private equity firms
Patient falls from CT table, files lawsuit against Connecticut provider
by Lisa Chamoff 04/19/2024Fractured ribs and vertebrae in her neck, according to the lawsuit
Breast cancer reimbursements see significant decline over the last 20 years
by Lisa Chamoff 04/10/2024Pay rates for all procedures declined by a median of almost 25%
Radiologists predict the future at RSNA
by Lisa Chamoff 11/30/2022Seven visions for the future of imaging
How to address healthcare disparities at safety net hospitals
by Lisa Chamoff 11/30/2022Insights on improving care in urban and rural low-income populations
Is private investment good for radiology? Experts say yes… and maybe
by Lisa Chamoff 12/05/2022At RSNA session, speakers point toward value of capital
Safety first when using MR in a hybrid environment
by Lisa Chamoff 12/05/2022Introducing a set of magnet safety measures to departments that may not be well-versed
Exploring applications for AI beyond diagnosis at RSNA
by Lisa Chamoff 12/05/2022Everything from smarter scheduling to coding and billing
iCAD announces AI partnership with Google Health
by Lisa Chamoff 11/30/2022Will integrate the tech giant's AI for breast cancer and risk assessment into iCAD's breast imaging portfolio
Canon introduces mobile X-ray system with automatic exposure control assistance
by Lisa Chamoff 11/28/2022The Mobirex i9 leverages CXDI-Elite panels and is ideal for the ICU
The latest in radiography and fluoroscopy
by Lisa Chamoff 11/03/2022We go around the industry to find out what’s new in X-ray
The latest in CT scanning technology
by Lisa Chamoff 09/19/2022Improving workflow, increasing image quality, lowering radiation dose, and the inroads being made by photon-counting systems
The latest in proton and radiotherapy technology
by Lisa Chamoff 09/19/2022New solutions entering the market are improving what's possible in treatment planning precision and efficacy
The latest innovations in MR imaging technology
by Lisa Chamoff 08/22/2022We go around the industry to round up some of the most cutting-edge scanners and software entering the market
Tips for MR coil maintenance
by Lisa Chamoff 08/22/2022Best practices for keeping your coils in top working order for the long term
The latest in breast imaging technology
by Lisa Chamoff 06/20/2022A look around the industry at the latest innovations
Q&A with Angie Orth, president of Annie Penn Hospital
by Lisa Chamoff 06/20/2022Keeping patient care in the community
Faster, better, safer: The latest in PET and SPECT
by Lisa Chamoff 05/20/2022Checking in with leading vendors about what's new in molecular imaging
Q&A with Diane Hupp, president of UPMC Children’s of Pittsburgh
by Lisa Chamoff 04/20/2022Leading from 36 years of experience at the hospital
Supply chain lessons from the pandemic
by Lisa Chamoff 04/20/2022Q&A with John Finger, system director of corporate supply chain operations for Baptist Memorial Health Care
The latest in patient monitoring technology
by Lisa Chamoff 04/20/2022Scalable and customizable solutions for any care setting, from the ICU to labor and delivery.
A new era in testing equipment efficiency
by Lisa Chamoff 04/20/2022The latest solutions more efficient, with preset testing protocols stored right on the devices and reports that seamlessly flow to the CMMS
Discussing new device sterilization standards
by Lisa Chamoff 04/20/2022Q&A with Susan Klacik, clinical educator with IAHCSMM
The next wave of C-arm technology
by Lisa Chamoff 03/21/2022A look around the industry at some of the newest solutions entering the market
Tracking the evolution of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedures
by Lisa Chamoff 03/21/2022Q&A with Dr. Matthew Sherwood, co-director of the structural heart program and cardiac catheterization lab at Inova Heart and Vascular Institute
Reducing pediatric discomfort in imaging
by Lisa Chamoff 02/22/2022New tech making imaging kid-friendly
New AI solution makes radiology reports easier for patients to understand
by Lisa Chamoff 12/21/2021Launched across 16 imaging facilities in four cities, with a nationwide expansion planned for next year
Experts urge improved patient engagement to increase CT lung screening rates
by Lisa Chamoff 12/02/2021Nationwide only about 5% of eligible patients are undergoing scans
Tips on developing AI for emergency radiology
by Lisa Chamoff 11/30/2021Insights from Emory Radiology at RSNA
‘Not if, but when’: Preparing an imaging department for downtime
by Lisa Chamoff 11/30/2021Ensuring platform speed, reliability, and disaster recovery for your practice
Thinking of point-of-care ultrasound as a partnership: RSNA 2021
by Lisa Chamoff 11/30/2021Highlighting the need for collaboration between clinicians and radiologists
Radiography solutions get smarter
by Lisa Chamoff 11/01/2021A look around the industry at some of the latest technology entering the marketplace
Varian completes world’s first human FLASH therapy trial
by Lisa Chamoff 10/29/2021The last patient was treated earlier in October
The next generation in CT technology
by Lisa Chamoff 09/22/2021CT technology continues to get faster, smarter and safer
The latest in cancer treatment technology
by Lisa Chamoff 09/22/2021The industry's most sophisticated proton therapy and radiation therapy systems and solutions
MR technology is getting smarter, faster
by Lisa Chamoff 08/19/2021A look at what’s new in MR scanners, software and coils
Tips for keeping your MR coils in top working order
by Lisa Chamoff 08/18/2021Your scanner is only as good as the coils you're acquiring images with
How COVID-19 led to OEM service advancements
by Lisa Chamoff 07/20/2021Manufacturers are leaning into virtual training, advanced remote monitoring and shoring up cybersecurity
Breast cancer screening gets personal
by Lisa Chamoff 06/22/2021From mammography units to AI software, a look at the latest technology shaping the future of breast imaging
The latest PET and SPECT technology
by Lisa Chamoff 05/18/2021A look around the industry at some of the newest solutions entering the market
Patient monitors evolve during pandemic
by Lisa Chamoff 04/19/2021A look around at the latest solutions entering the market, and how COVID-19 has impacted their evolution
Testing equipment gets user friendly
by Lisa Chamoff 04/19/2021More and more, testing devices are resembling consumer electronics, with touch screen displays, smart automation and scalability
Google Cloud partnering with Varian on radiation oncology platform
by Lisa Chamoff 04/14/2021Will create AI models for organ segmentation to support cancer treatment
C-arms move into 3D, guided by touchscreens, AI
by Lisa Chamoff 03/22/2021A look around at the latest solutions entering the market
FDA clears Siemens whole-body PET/CT scanner
by Lisa Chamoff 03/07/2021Biograph Vision Quadra is designed for both clinical and research use
3D technology critical in successful face and hand transplant
by Lisa Chamoff 02/25/2021NYU Langone and Materialise partner to create models from CT scans
Bringing proton therapy to pediatric patients
by Lisa Chamoff 02/22/2021Access is improving for the kids who stand to benefit most, but the pandemic has magnified financial challenges
Konica Minolta debuts point-of-care ultrasound, remote reading platform at RSNA
by Lisa Chamoff 12/04/2020Unveils SONIMAGE HS2 Compact Ultrasound System and the Exa Gateway remote reading platform
NVIDIA partners with GE, Nuance on accelerator program for AI startups
by Lisa Chamoff 12/03/2020NVIDIA Inception Alliance will seek to connect innovators with market leaders