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Disparities persist in availability of diagnostic breast services

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Women in racial and ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to be provided same-day diagnostic breast imaging services, despite such services being available, according to research published February 18 in Radiology. Hispanic 0.61 The full study can be found here.

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Choosing the Right Diagnostic Imaging Center: What Patients Should Consider

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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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New York governor signs bill to expand coverage for breast imaging

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The legislation changes state insurance laws to require individual, group and nonprofit health plans to reimburse for both screening and diagnostic imaging.

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Radiology Partners affiliate ARA Diagnostic Imaging reaches in-network deal with UnitedHealthcare

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The country's largest commercial insurer knocked the Austin, Texas, practice out of network in April 2023, after it had reportedly sought a 34% price hike over five years.

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

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“This consistent decline over time likely reflects in part effective persistent good-faith negotiations between radiology practices and commercial payers in the context of dynamic ongoing contractual landscape,” Parikh and colleagues wrote. The study was published January 19 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

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7 ways to reduce healthcare disparities in radiology

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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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Regulatory issues facing radiology groups in 2024

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Regulatory issues facing radiology groups in 2024 We pay a lot of attention to government regulation in healthcare, especially the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), which influences reimbursement not only from Medicare but also from other payers as many commercial contracts are tied to the MPFS. Sandy Coffta.

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