Marty Stempniak

Chicago

Editor at Radiology Business

Editor | Radiology Business (@RadiologyBiz)

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Articles

Senator introduces bill to boost radiologist pay in Medicare program

1 week ago | radiologybusiness.com | Marty Stempniak

Sen. Roger Marshall, MD, R-Kan., introduced legislation on Wednesday to boost Medicare payments for radiologists and other physicians. The lawmaker is proposing the ‘‘Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025.’’ This comes after Rep. Greg Murphy, MD, R-N.C., in January introduced the same bill in the U.S. House, which has now gathered 167 co-sponsors.
Hundreds of radiologists hit Capitol Hill to fight for Medicare reform

1 week ago | radiologybusiness.com | Marty Stempniak

Hundreds of radiologists converged on Capitol Hill Wednesday to advocate for Medicare payment reform and other changes. The event was part of the American College of Radiology’s 2025 Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., which concluded May 7. ACR estimated that over 450 lab-coat clad “radvocates” took part in the annual Capitol Hill Day, which included 250 meetings held in congressional offices.
Covera Health to vet prostate MRI providers for ‘Radiology Centers of Excellence’

1 week ago | radiologybusiness.com | Marty Stempniak

Covera Health, a startup focused on rooting out misdiagnoses in imaging, has announced plans to expand its “Radiology Centers of Excellence” into prostate MRI. The New York-based healthcare analytics company first launched the program in 2019, partnering with employers such as Walmart, along with providers, and health plans (including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan). Today, the COE platform now supports “millions of covered lives nationwide,” steering individuals to top radiology providers.
Enterprise imaging vendor Enlitic inks data migration deal worth up to $32M

1 week ago | radiologybusiness.com | Marty Stempniak

Radiology vendor Enlitic Inc. has inked a data migration deal with GE HealthCare worth up to $32 million (USD), the two announced May 5. Under terms of the agreement, Fort Collins, Colorado-based Enlitic will provide between $3 million to $6 million in annual migration capacity to GEHC over the next five years.
3 wise cybersecurity investments for private radiology practices

1 week ago | radiologybusiness.com | Marty Stempniak

Experts are highlighting three wise investments private radiology practices can make to help head-off a potential cyberattack. The specialty, and healthcare in general, has faced a seemingly growing threat from hackers, with recent victims including Northwest Radiologists, a 50-year-old independent imaging group in Bellingham, Washington. Leaders with fellow Strategic Radiology member Radiology Associates of North Texas are sharing their own advice, publishing an opinion piece Tuesday in JACR.
Most women have yet to form an opinion about breast imaging AI

1 week ago | radiologybusiness.com | Marty Stempniak

Most women have yet to form an opinion about the use of artificial intelligence in breast imaging, according to new nationwide survey data released Tuesday. Among more than 3,500 patients polled, between 43% to 51% expressed neutral feelings about this technology (depending on the question). However, those with higher electronic health literacy, educational attainment or of a younger age were “significantly” likelier to see AI as a useful aid in medicine, experts wrote Tuesday in JACR.
Oklahoma governor vetoes bill requiring coverage for supplemental breast imaging

1 week ago | radiologybusiness.com | Marty Stempniak

Oklahoma Gov. J. Kevin Stitt (R) this week vetoed legislation requiring health insurers to cover supplemental breast imaging exams with no patient cost-sharing, drawing criticism from patient advocates. After passing through the Sooner State’s legislature, House Bill 1389 is now dead following the governor’s action. In a statement shared May 5, Stitt said he believes the bill represents government intrusion.
North Carolina seeks to become 1 of last states to license rad techs

1 week ago | radiologybusiness.com | Marty Stempniak

North Carolina is seeking to become one of the last states in America to license radiologic technologists. Local lawmakers have now proposed bills in both the Senate and House seeking to address this issue. North Carolina is 1 of only 5 states with no standards or licensing structure for rad techs and radiation therapists, advocates wrote in an op-ed published Wednesday.
Jury reaches ‘record’ $60M verdict in case over botched interventional procedure

1 week ago | radiologybusiness.com | Marty Stempniak

A jury recently reached a unanimous $60 million verdict over a botched interventional procedure, which attorneys believe is a record figure for Nassau County, New York. The case dates to Nov. 18, 2019, when then-64-year-old David Gangaram visited the Pain Institute of Long Island seeking relief for back discomfort. Robert Iadevaio, MD, undertook the “routine,” image-guided lumbar epidural steroid injection, attorneys note.
Radiology provider Akumin appoints chief medical officer

1 week ago | radiologybusiness.com | Marty Stempniak

Radiology and radiation oncology provider Akumin continues its C-suite makeover, announcing the appointment of a new chief medical officer Tuesday. Board-certified rad Nasir Siddiqui, MD, MBA, is taking on the role for the Plantation, Florida-based organization. He previously spent nine years as chairman of radiology for Duly Health and Care, a large multispecialty group in the Chicago suburb of Downers Grove, Illinois.