September 17, 2026
A new study from the HPI found that both practice-level and radiologist-level IR specialization are associated with increasing procedural complexity, and nurse practitioners and physician assistants, through the provision of evaluation and management services, contributed to increased procedural complexity to the interventional radiologists they support. This practice-level analysis was published in JACR. Read More
September 15, 2026
A new study published in JACR found that an artificial intelligence algorithm can meaningfully enhance brain aneurysm detection when used alongside radiologists. The findings provide important real-world evidence supporting AI as a clinical assistive tool for brain aneurysm detection. Read More
September 9, 2026
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of shorter-course radiation therapy for women with early-stage breast cancer, leading to reduced treatment burden and lower healthcare spending, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Oncology. Read More
September 1, 2026
A new study from the Neiman Institute found that the odds of imaging following an office visit were 188% higher when ordering clinician self-interpreted the imaging they ordered versus referring interpretation to a radiologist. Practices that routinely referred imaging to a radiologist also demonstrated lower imaging use following office visits. The study, based on 24.2 million Medicare office visits, was published in JACR. Read More
August 6, 2026
A new HPI study reveals a substantial decline in DXA testing among Medicare beneficiaries that was greatest in certain underserved groups. The findings raise concerns about missed opportunities to diagnose osteoporosis and prevent fractures and associated costs. The study analyzed nearly two decades of Medicare claims data from more than 5 million beneficiaries and found that use of DXA fell by 35% over the study period. Read More
