AuntMinnie

JANUARY 5, 2024

The impending diagnostic radiology oral exam should be welcomed for aspiring radiologists, according to an article published January 5 in Academic Radiology. The American Board of Radiology (ABR) requires residents to pass two exams to become radiologists. The latter can be taken as early as 12 months after residency.

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AuntMinnie

AUGUST 22, 2024

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) federal fiscal year (FY) 2025 Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) final rule includes several radiology-relevant topics, according to a detailed summary from the American College of Radiology (ACR). The CMS finalized a 2.9% Changes take effect October 1.

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Inpatient Radiology Medicare Hospital 52

Ben White

APRIL 23, 2023

Earlier this year at the Texas Radiological Society annual meeting, I attended an ABR update given by current ABR president, Bob Barr, where he announced the rapid progress of the ABR’s plan to revitalize the Certifying Exam to address widespread discontent. I wrote about it here. The current certification process tests for knowledge.

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Radiology Radiologist General Practice IT 130