Radiology Business

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

ACR noted that Congress is returning from its August recess, with one of the “most critical” considerations pertaining to government funding for fiscal 2025.

Government 111

Government Radiology IT 111

Radiology Business

MAY 12, 2023

William Brody, MD, is stepping down from the practice's governing body, with a notable name serving as his replacement.

IT 105

IT Government Radiology 105

AuntMinnie

MARCH 28, 2024

That's why prioritizing cybersecurity investments -- such as advanced network security systems supplemented by regular software updates, audits, and penetration assessments -- and offering staff training on keeping healthcare data and equipment safe can save radiology departments substantial expenses. Shujah Das Gupta.

Radiology 111

Radiology Imaging Radiology Operations Healthcare 111

Ben White

MAY 9, 2023

That will be the time when the government/Medicare/national organizations start advocating against the currently protected role that radiologists hold for imaging interpretation. Radiology job markets are cyclical, the argument goes, there are hot markets and cold markets. This probably seems historically true.

Radiologist 331

Radiologist PACS Image Interpretation Radiology 331

Imaging Technology

JULY 3, 2024

mtaschetta-millane Wed, 07/03/2024 - 09:24 July 3, 2024 — The American Society of Radiologic Technologists has launched the BeRAD Professionalism Award to recognize health systems, imaging centers, hospitals, clinics and other facilities in which medical imaging technologists and radiation therapists demonstrate a culture of professionalism.

Radiology Technologist 105

Radiology Technologist Radiology Radiation Medical Imaging 105

Healthcare Administrative Partners

MAY 22, 2024

Compliant billing for remote reading services is not always as straightforward as normal on-site billing, and radiology practices must be aware of the requirements of each payer, most especially those of Medicare and other government programs.

Medicare 79

Medicare Radiology Government Radiologist 79

AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

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.

Medicare 115

Medicare Radiology Quality and Compliance Hospital 115

Healthcare Administrative Partners

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

We pay a lot of attention to government regulation in healthcare, especially the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) that influences reimbursement not only from Medicare, but also from other payers since many commercial contracts are tied to the MPFS.

Medicare 87

Medicare Government Radiology Healthcare 87

AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Each year, the Minnies award winners reflect the current challenges, issues, and advances in radiology. And for the first time since 2018, physician burnout did not win the Minnies award for Biggest Threat to Radiology. Interested in the history of the Minnies, our annual award program recognizing excellence in radiology?

Radiology 132

Radiology Education Medicare Clinic 132

Imaging Technology

MAY 4, 2023

christine.book Thu, 05/04/2023 - 10:51 May 4, 2023 — DeepTek.ai , A Pune, India-based radiology artificial intelligence (AI) company, has announced that its AI-powered Radiology Workflow Management Solution, Augmento , has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. FDA-cleared AI-powered radiology workflow management solution.

Radiology 105

Radiology Radiologist Hospital Government 105

AuntMinnie

JUNE 14, 2024

Medicaid reimbursement, cost-saving, and radiologist recruitment issues are contributing to a drastic reduction of interventional radiology services in Tuscaloosa, home to the University of Alabama, and surrounding communities. Others quoted by the Alabama Daily News report cited Medicaid reimbursement as a factor. at the time.

Interventional Radiology 74

Interventional Radiology Radiology Government Insurance 74

AuntMinnie

JULY 26, 2024

The published CMS estimates indicate that most of radiology will be minimally impacted (0%) by the PFS rule, but interventional radiology would see a 2% decrease. Our estimate of the actual impact is as follows: Subspecialty Imaging Center Global Fee Hospital Professional Fee Combined Impact Interventional Radiology -5.8% -1.8% -4.8%

Medicare 105

Medicare Radiology Interventional Radiology Nuclear Medicine 105

AuntMinnie

JULY 30, 2024

Lalaji, MD, CEO of The Radiology Group, saying that the teleradiologist overlooked several imaging findings. The ruling stems from a complaint submitted in November 2023 alleging that Lalaji violated the board's statutes governing the practice of medicine in the state. This continues to be a difficult year for The Radiology Group.

Radiology 75

Radiology Government Hospital Radiologist 75

Imaging Technology

MAY 19, 2023

milla1cf Fri, 05/19/2023 - 10:00 May 19, 2023 — The Radiology Leadership Institute ( RLI ) named Norman J. Muroff, MD, FACR , the 2023 Leadership Luminary Award recipients for their exceptional lifetime achievements, innovation, leadership and service to the medical specialties of radiology or radiation oncology. Beauchamp Jr.,

Radiology 96

Radiology Interventional Radiology Radiation Oncology Health Science 96

Everything Rad

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Fortunately, considerable progress has been made in reducing exposure in digital radiology without sacrificing image quality. Total Quality Tool uses a phantom and software to ensure your detector remains within the standards of Image Gently and government guidelines for pediatric imaging. Let’s start with our detectors.

X-ray 111

X-ray Medical Radiology Patient Safety 111

Radiology Business

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The administration said it is launching a cross-government public inquiry into “corporate greed" in medicine, with roll-up acquisitions one area of focus.

Government 141

Government Healthcare Healthcare IT 141

Imaging Technology

MAY 31, 2023

milla1cf Wed, 05/31/2023 - 20:57 May 31, 2023 — American College of Radiology ( ACR ) CEO William T. Survive the pandemic economic impact (70% of radiology practices enabled to apply for federal aid). He cares deeply about patients, the ACR, radiology and quality healthcare. Thorwarth Jr.,

Radiology 98

Radiology Government Radiologist Healthcare 98

AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

While academic medical center radiology departments are expanding significantly and hospitals are adapting to health system consolidation trends, demand for innovative imaging informatics remains strong among operations and physician teams. Governance is our core expertise,” Ahmed emphasized, speaking consultatively.

Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine 105

Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine Imaging Radiology Revenue Cycle Management 105

Ben White

MAY 30, 2023

Further, Physician shall not have any power or authority to bind Practice in any way, to pledge its credit or to render it financially liable for any purpose unless formally appointed an officer of Practice with such authority pursuant to Practice’s governing procedures and law or authorized in writing by the Chief Executive Officer of Practice.

Private Practice 246

Private Practice Radiology Teleradiology IT 246

AuntMinnie

MAY 28, 2024

Compliant billing for remote reading services is not always as straightforward as normal onsite billing, and radiology practices must be aware of the requirements of each payer, most especially those of Medicare and other government programs. The same would apply for a registered hospital outpatient if services were provided elsewhere.

Medicare 111

Medicare Radiology Inpatient Hospital 111

AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The American College of Radiology (ACR) remains concerned about a federal ruling that would increase the cost of independent dispute resolution (IDR) fees as part of the No Surprises Act. The college on December 20 issued its statement in the wake of a December 18 ruling by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.

Government 126

Government Radiology IT Medical 126

AuntMinnie

JUNE 26, 2024

It has been nearly a decade since AI showed up in radiology. only six out of the 300+ regulatory-approved AI applications in radiology are reimbursed worldwide” and the “… lack of public funding is a significant obstacle for advancing AI in radiology and could delay the realization of AI’s full potential in improving patient care.”

Radiology 111

Radiology PACS Insurance Radiologist 111

Radiology Business

AUGUST 14, 2024

"Our experts believe there’s a high probability that the final rule governing next year's Medicare payments will be less severe than the current proposal," CFO Mark Stolper told investors.

Medicare 111

Medicare Government 111

AuntMinnie

JUNE 6, 2024

The new rules now in effect in Michigan help ensure that only medical radiologic technologists with the appropriate education and training can operate medical imaging equipment, according to an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) legislative update.

Medical Imaging 104

Medical Imaging Radiology Technologist Medical Imaging 104

AuntMinnie

MAY 9, 2024

American College of Radiology (ACR) CEO William Thorwarth Jr., Among other healthcare specialties, radiology has been a particularly active area for AI. MD, issued a nine-page letter to Congress recommending how to solve the reimbursement problem for AI in healthcare and ensure clinical AI is of value to patients and health systems.

Medical Device 115

Medical Device Government Patient Care Diagnostic Imaging 115

AuntMinnie

JUNE 27, 2024

The American College of Radiology (ACR) is launching the ACR Recognized Center for Healthcare-AI (ARCH-AI) in what the college is calling the first national AI quality assurance program for radiology facilities. More information can be found on the ACR's website.

Quality and Compliance 52

Quality and Compliance Radiology Government Patient Care 52

AuntMinnie

AUGUST 28, 2024

The Department of Radiology at University Hospitals (UH) in Cleveland, OH, has been recognized by the American College of Radiology (ACR) as a Recognized Center for Healthcare-AI (ARCH-AI). The Department of Radiology at UH will receive an ACR recognition badge to display in their waiting rooms and lobbies.

Quality and Compliance 75

Quality and Compliance Government Radiologic Technology Patient Care 75

RadsResident

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

Hospital Based Experience This experience is the most common for radiology residency programs. Government/Academic Experience Here is the typical large university center structure. Private Practice, Hospital Based, Or Academic Residency: Find A Radiology Program With All Three! Most residents have no idea!)

Private Practice 100

Private Practice Hospital Radiology Radiologist 100

Radiology Business

APRIL 4, 2024

A physician at the Atlanta-based firm purportedly spent as few as 30 seconds reviewing reports prepared by overseas readers who weren’t permitted to practice medicine nor bill government healthcare programs.

Government 59

Government Radiology Healthcare Healthcare 59

Radiology Business

APRIL 6, 2023

Some physicians believe recent guidance from the federal government will make the mechanism for settling payment disputes with insurers “economically infeasible."

Insurance 98

Insurance Government 98

Radiology Business

AUGUST 9, 2023

The three medical societies said they "stand ready" to work with the federal government and other stakeholders to ensure a fair IDR process under the No Surprises Act.

Government 98

Government Radiologist Medical 98

AuntMinnie

MARCH 28, 2024

The Radiology Group and its CEO Anand Lalaji will pay the U.S. Attorney's Office Southern District of New York said the settlement resolves claims that The Radiology Group and Lalaji fraudulently billed federal healthcare programs through a process of signing off on interpretation reports prepared by contractors in India.

Federal Healthcare 52

Federal Healthcare Radiology Government Teleradiology 52

AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

In 2013, our top article covered a decision by a New York City hospital to close its radiology residency program. A New York City hospital on Monday moved to terminate its radiology residency program, leaving 11 residents without a program or funding to continue beyond the current program year ending June 30.

Hospital 64

Hospital Radiology Education Insurance 64

AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The appeals court decision forces the government to revise its regulations with regard to application of the NSA, and it is expected that the dispute resolution process will be suspended until that occurs. Sandy Coffta. Other updates to the NSA regulations were proposed by the U.S.

Insurance 64

Insurance Radiology Medicare Government 64

Imaging Technology

AUGUST 20, 2024

16, 2024 — A measure to petition the Office of Management and Budget to classify radiologic technologists as professional generated more than 42,000 comments submitted via the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Advocacy Action Center. tim.hodson Tue, 08/20/2024 - 17:15 Aug. Pergola, Ed.D.,

Radiology Technologist 52

Radiology Technologist Radiology Radiation Medical Imaging 52

Future Teleradiology

JANUARY 3, 2024

Introduction: In Armenia, a nation steeped in history and cultural heritage, a radiology renaissance is taking place, and at its core are teleradiology solutions. Teleradiology solutions bridge these geographical gaps, ensuring that even those in the most remote areas have access to expert radiological services.

Teleradiology 52

Teleradiology Quality and Compliance Radiology Healthcare 52

Imaging Technology

JUNE 24, 2024

ACR partners with Fiscal Note, a legislation and regulation tracking service, to provide continuous, comprehensive updates on radiology and healthcare-related legislation. To stay current on state legislative developments relevant to radiology, view the ACR policy map. ACR always looks for members’ advocacy efforts to highlight.

Healthcare 114

Healthcare Healthcare Government Communication 114