AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Higher Medicaid-to-Medicare reimbursement ratios (MMRR) are linked to increased likelihood of Medicaid patients receiving CT, MR, ultrasound, and x-ray imaging, researchers have reported. Hence, the potentially beneficial aspects of increased Medicaid reimbursement, although not [necessarily] specific to imaging, are broad-based."

Medicare 203

Medicare X-ray Nuclear Medicine Imaging 203

AuntMinnie

APRIL 2, 2025

The large differences between radiologists and nonradiologists in interpretation training could lead to differences in diagnostic accuracy." million office-based imaging claims for Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries in 2022 that were ordered by nonradiologists. Ultrasound 52% Nuclear medicine 39.5%

Image Interpretation 147

Image Interpretation Imaging Nuclear Medicine Fluoroscopy 147

AuntMinnie

JANUARY 17, 2024

In North America, PET MPI using rubidium-82 and N-13 ammonia radiotracers has gained prominence, with its growth driven by superior diagnostic accuracy compared to other imaging modalities and its potential for reducing radiation exposure to patients, the authors explained. the authors noted. the authors noted.

Medicare 299

Medicare Insurance Education Radiation 299

Associates in Medical Imaging

APRIL 23, 2021

As diagnostic technology continues to advance rapidly, so too do the imaging options and opportunities presented to hospitals and primary care providers. Gone are the days when there was one "gold standard" diagnostic imaging option. Today, PET/CT is the fastest growing diagnostic imaging modality, and for good reason.

Imaging Modalities 52

Imaging Modalities Diagnostic Imaging Diagnostic Imaging 52

AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), according to Lammers. However, the use of HIE was associated with reduced probability of repeat imaging in all three modalities, when compared with EDs that did not use HIE.

X-ray 147

X-ray Imaging Ultrasound Hospital 147

Everything Rad

JULY 17, 2023

The enduring shortage is affecting staffing for radiographers and radiologists; and all imaging modalities. Marion Anderson, CRA, Diagnostic Imaging Manager at Karmanos Cancer Center in Detroit, Michigan reports that her facility is down two-thirds of staff for CT and mammography exams. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Radiology 98

Radiology Radiograph Radiographer Radiographer 98