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ACR outlines radiology-relevant topics in FY 2025 IPPS final rule

AuntMinnie

Under electronic clinical quality measures (eCQMs), ACR said the Excessive Radiation Dose or Inadequate Image Quality for Diagnostic CT in Adults eCQM will become available at the start of the 2025 reporting year. It is notable that CMS will begin requiring hospitals to submit eCQM data for all measures beginning in 2028, the ACR said.

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Medicare proposed rule again cuts radiology reimbursement in 2025

AuntMinnie

Diagnostic radiology measures 360, 364, 405, and 406 would be included in this provision. Measure #436, Radiation Consideration for Adult CT – Utilization of Dose Lowering Techniques , was previously finalized for removal in 2025, to be replaced by Measure #494, Excessive Radiation Dose or Inadequate Image Quality for Diagnostic CT in Adults.

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Backwards to the Future: The Return of the Radiology Oral Boards

Ben White

I began my diagnostic radiology residency in 2013 as the Core Exam was about to be administered for the first time. The Details of Back to Future (so far) Instead, the future is the past: In 2028, DR residents training from 2023-2027 will trade the current Certifying Exam for the new “DR Oral Exam.”

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