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Radiology among least affected services during Ukraine war

AuntMinnie

Imaging and radiology centers are among the least affected hospital services in Ukraine since the beginning of the Russian invasion in 2022, a study published May 17 in JAMA Health Forum found. The survey study included 74 Ukrainian hospitals from 12 oblasts (regions or provinces).

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How to Pick the Best Teleradiology Company

Vesta Teleradiology

As the demand for healthcare services continues to surge and the shortage of healthcare workers persists, particularly in specialized fields, such as radiology, hospitals and healthcare centers find themselves facing the challenge of ensuring timely and accurate interpretations of medical imaging studies.

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Nearly half of outpatient MRI orders are delayed

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It's crucial to mitigate the factors that cause these delays -- which negatively affect patient care, wrote a team led by Ronilda Lacson, MD, PhD, of Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. more than 10 days after exam request) Factor Odds ratio (with 1 as reference) p-value Having public insurance 1.11 p Being female 1.11

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A New Year’s resolution suggestion: ask how much that test will cost!

Capitol Imaging Services

Taking an active role in your health and communicating with your doctor is critical to getting good healthcare. Take your insurance information with you. Bring your insurance cards and information with you to your appointment and mention any changes to your insurance since the last time you visited.

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Regulatory issues facing radiology groups in 2024

AuntMinnie

The challenges have come from the physician community because the IDR process defined within the NSA to determine a price for services was unfairly skewed to the benefit of the insurance company payers. Although some changes have been made to the NSA regulations, the provider community is continuing to push for a fairer system.

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Latest News in Outpatient Radiology Centers

Vesta Teleradiology

While these centers offer a convenient and efficient alternative to hospital-based imaging services, often providing faster appointments and reduced wait times, they do face challenges. Seamless communication and coordination with referring physicians are essential for delivering comprehensive patient care.

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The PACSman Pontificates: Is radiology ready for AI and vice versa?

AuntMinnie

According to an October 2023 article in Becker’s Hospital Review , “. Can you separately charge for AI based on reimbursement from either insurance, private payers, or until the U.S. If a patient has either no insurance or Medicare/Medicaid, the only option is to bill them separately for using AI.

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