AuntMinnie

AUGUST 16, 2024

“We’re responsible for creating quality medical images that could save lives, and this in-depth process includes critical thinking, discernment, and judgement, key responsibilities that are part of the OMB’s professionalism definition.” Changes to the SOC would be released to begin use in reference year 2028.

Nuclear Medicine 98

Nuclear Medicine Radiology Technologist Radiation Medical Imaging 98

AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Champalimaud Foundation (Lisbon, Portugal): 24% emissions reduction per exam in its radiology and nuclear medicine department, with a goal to cut the carbon footprint of its diagnostic and interventional imaging departments by half by 2028.

Nuclear Medicine 52

Nuclear Medicine Hospital Patient Care Diagnostic 52

AuntMinnie

JULY 26, 2024

Our estimate of the actual impact is as follows: Subspecialty Imaging Center Global Fee Hospital Professional Fee Combined Impact Interventional Radiology -5.8% -1.8% -4.8% Nuclear Medicine -3.8% -1.8% -2.8% The 75% data completeness criteria will be maintained through the 2028 performance year. Radiology -3.8% -1.8% -2.8%

Medicare 105

Medicare Radiology Interventional Radiology Nuclear Medicine 105

AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

However, our analysis of the Proposed Rule projected greater impacts when the effect of removing the CAA adjustment is factored in: Subspecialty Imaging Center Global Fee Hospital Professional Fee Combined Impact Interventional Radiology -5.8% -1.8% -4.8% Nuclear Medicine -3.8% -1.8% -2.8% Radiology -3.8% -1.8% -2.8%

Medicare 100

Medicare Interventional Radiology Nuclear Medicine Radiology 100