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Exo Introduces a New Age of Ultrasound with Exo Iris

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Tue, 09/26/2023 - 15:29 September 26, 2023 — Exo  (pronounced “echo”), a medical imaging software and device company, today unveiled a category-redefining handheld ultrasound device, Exo Iris™ , to put high-performance medical imaging into the hands—and pockets—of every caregiver. Senior Director of Clinical Education at Exo.

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Coding for enhanced interventional radiology reimbursement

AuntMinnie

Quality Payment Program (QPP) considerations While coding for Medicare’s Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) is not unique to interventional radiology, it is critical to receiving the maximum reimbursement. Communication, ensuring that all providers and staff understand their role in assuring compliance and maximizing revenue.

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My Path to Breast Ultrasound

Mammography Educators

R)(M) BS, CBEC, FNCBC, Breast Imaging Consultant Quite often you will hear that the primary disadvantage of breast ultrasound is that it's extremely user dependent and takes a long time to perform using handheld transducers. Therefore, it makes sense to have Mammo Techs performing breast ultrasounds, as well as mammograms.

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Understanding the New Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) Amendment: What It Means for Healthcare Facilities and Patients

Vesta Teleradiology

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently enacted a final rule under the Mammography Quality Standards Act ( MQSA ). The Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) was originally enacted in 1992 to ensure high standards in mammography for the detection of breast cancer. What is the? What Does This Mean for Patients?

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Exo Introduces Exo Works Connect to Deploy POCUS Programs in Days

Imaging Technology

Designed around the needs of the caregiver, Exo Works Connect package is the ideal solution for hospitals, clinics, medical schools, and master-level programs that have struggled to implement their POCUS programs with ease while maintaining security, connectivity and compliance at their facilities.

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Latest News in Outpatient Radiology Centers

Vesta Teleradiology

These services include X-rays, ultrasounds , MRIs, CT scans, mammography, and fluoroscopy, among others. Regulatory Compliance: Compliance with healthcare regulations and standards, such as those related to patient privacy (HIPAA), radiation safety, and quality assurance, is essential but can be challenging to navigate.

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What is CPACS in Cardiology?

Intelerad

CPACS stands for Cardiovascular Picture Archive and Communication System. Like PACS , CPACS systems typically use DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) standards to store and transmit images. Some of the most common uses of CPACS systems include: Echocardiography is a type of ultrasound used to image the heart.