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Few ‘surprise’ patient bills are from radiologists, study finds

AuntMinnie

Out-of-network billing by radiologists – often referred to as “surprise billing” – dropped significantly beginning in 2007 and imaging claims are now almost completely in network, according to a recent study. In an analysis of billing trends, the rate of out-of-network (OON) imaging claims declined from 12.6% in 2007 to 1.1%

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Disparities persist in availability of diagnostic breast services

AuntMinnie

This information may prompt radiologists to consider how their current models of care delivery may impact patients access and use of diagnostic breast imaging services and how it may lead to differences in care across patient subgroups," Lawson told AuntMinnie.com. Hispanic 0.61 The full study can be found here.

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Choosing the Right Diagnostic Imaging Center: What Patients Should Consider

TRA Medical Imaging

When it comes to your health, selecting the right diagnostic imaging center is an important decision. Whether you’re getting a routine scan or investigating a specific health concern, the imaging center you choose can significantly impact the accuracy of your diagnosis and the quality of care you receive.

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7 ways to reduce healthcare disparities in radiology

AuntMinnie

Healthcare disparities continue to plague medical imaging, but there are concrete measures radiologists can take to mitigate them, according to a paper published on October 12 in RadioGraphics. Health insurance coverage influences breast cancer screening behavior. Image courtesy of Peter Abraham, MD, et al.

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RadNet testing three retail in-store breast cancer screening operations

AuntMinnie

We believe the vast majority of patients that come in will have some kind of [insurance] coverage. We're currently working to find ways to support patients that don't have insurance. Saige-Dx optimizes breast cancer screening to help radiologists detect even subtle lesions, according to the company.

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Regulatory issues facing radiology groups in 2024

AuntMinnie

Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) The MPFS Final Rule for 2024 included a suspension of the regulation that would have penalized radiologists for the failure to order physicians to consult AUC when ordering advanced diagnostic imaging.

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The Radiologist and the Multitude

Diagnostic Imaging

While it stands to reason that referring physicians would prefer a condensed summary of relevant imaging findings, vagaries with insurers, patients and other possible readers of the radiology report may warrant an inefficient minutiae-cluttered approach.