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

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Out-of-network balance billing occurs when an individual with private health insurance is administered unanticipated care from a clinician who is not in their health plan’s network. In total, they identified 80.4 million imaging claims for 19.5 million unique individuals over the study period. The full article can be found here.

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Study finds decreases in imaging's share of all healthcare spending

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its share among employer-insured individuals actually decreased between 2010 and 2021, researchers have reported. But spending growth among the employer-insured population (employer-sponsored insurance, or ESI) must also be evaluated, they explained. Ultrasound 24% 28% X-ray/fluoroscopy 56.2% Nuclear medicine 2.7%

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Minnies winners for 2023 highlight AI, innovation in radiology

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She believes that when you begin interacting with patients during fluoroscopy or interventional procedures, it fosters the growth of empathy. Menias recognizes the changing landscape of radiology education and aims to highlight the significance of developing empathy early in one’s career.

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Latest News in Outpatient Radiology Centers

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These services include X-rays, ultrasounds , MRIs, CT scans, mammography, and fluoroscopy, among others. Factors such as younger age, being unwed, residing in disadvantaged neighborhoods, or lacking adequate insurance increase the likelihood of missing appointments.