Diagnostic Imaging Image Interpretation Medicare 
AuntMinnie
JULY 1, 2024
Lindquester and colleagues conducted an analysis of the volume of procedures commonly executed in interventional radiology by PAs and NPs via a study that included data from the Medicare Part B Physician/Supplier Procedure Summary Master File (PSPSMF) for 2010 and 2021. increase in volume for NPs and a 66.7% increase for PAs.
Vesta Teleradiology
JANUARY 8, 2025
As a teleradiology company, we specialize in bridging this gap by offering high-quality diagnostic imaging interpretation, ensuring rural healthcare providers can deliver top-tier care to their patients. These changes highlight the importance of cost-effective solutions for maintaining high-quality care.
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Vesta Teleradiology
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
A study published in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology examines the increasing trend of NPPs taking on imaging interpretation responsibilities. The study analyzed data from over 3 million imaging claims between 2016 and 2020 and found that 3% were attributed to NPPs, with the highest rates in rural areas.
Diagnostic Imaging
JULY 11, 2023
In a retrospective review of over 110 million imaging claims for patients with commercial insurance or Medicare Advantage, researchers noted key trends signaling significant increases in imaging billed by non-physician practitioners (NPPs).
AuntMinnie
JANUARY 10, 2025
Crossroads Amid these debates, we as radiologists stand at a crossroads: is the human element in imaging interpretation dispensable or indispensable? Diagnostic Imaging. Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC). Report to the Congress: Medicare Payment Policy. Kulkarni S, et al. 2023;20(1):146-154.
AuntMinnie
JANUARY 9, 2025
Geoffrey Hinton, a key pioneer in deep learning, famously remarked in 2016 that we should stop training radiologists because machine learning might soon outperform them at image interpretation, with a time frame of five to 10 years. Diagnostic Imaging. Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC).
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