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Contrast Supply Shortage Leaves Radiology Practices Scrambling

Published on Wed Jun 22, 2022

Will practices be able to change previously authorized orders? Radiology practices across the U.S. have been dealing for months with a shortage of iodinated contrast media (ICM) that is used in several imaging exams. While the Chinese factory that produces ICM is reaching full capacity, the shortage could continue to affect practices and patient care throughout the summer. Learn more [...]
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