AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Prior authorization is a process used by some health insurance companies to determine if they will cover a prescribed procedure, service, or medication. Policy interventions will be necessary to reform the prior authorization process, as will advocacy efforts at the patient, clinician, and hospital level.”

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 26, 2023

A steady increase in the volume of coronary CT angiography (CCTA) exams is occurring, especially at mid- to high-level community hospitals across the country. If staff choose the right subgroup of patients to examine with CCTA imaging, they can save their hospital, healthcare system, and insurance companies a lot of money.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 6, 2025

As for hospital/facility size, 65% of survey respondents reported 100 beds or less, 14% reported 100 to 299 beds, and 21% reported 300 beds or more. Between the clearinghouses hired by insurance companies to do prior authorizations and the upheaval with the federal government, I think there is going to be a downturn in imaging." "Not

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AuntMinnie

AUGUST 8, 2024

Although this connection between financial trouble and poor cancer outcomes has been established, "screening for financial hardship in patients with cancer remains inconsistently implemented across healthcare systems in the United States," the group explained. Of the total study cohort, 10.6% reported financial hardship.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 26, 2024

How someone can extrapolate findings from a study conducted overseas with less than 100 participants in a publicly funded healthcare system and present it as a universal truth to over 49,000 radiologists in the U.S. According to an October 2023 article in Becker’s Hospital Review , “.

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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.

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Imaging Technology

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

milla1cf Mon, 02/26/2024 - 11:27 February 26, 2024 — Hyland Healthcare , a leading global provider of intelligent content and enterprise imaging solutions for healthcare, will be returning to this year's Health Information Management System Society ’s ( HIMSS ) annual conference March 12-14. hospitals and health systems.

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Capitol Imaging Services

JANUARY 3, 2022

According to the website, www.valuepenguin.com, “high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) were created for consumers to have a health insurance option with lower premiums and high deductibles. Insurance plans with a high deductible usually mean lower premium payments for employees. That often adds expense to your healthcare service.

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Imaging Technology

MARCH 21, 2024

He ended his tenure as President and CEO of GE Healthcare Systems in the United States and Canada, where he had responsibility for the core businesses of Imaging, Ultrasound, Life Care Solutions, and Enterprise Digital Solutions.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Pickhardt believes using additional clinical data on CT imaging could save healthcare costs, especially when AI tools are used in parallel, suggesting it is a cost-effective or even cost-saving strategy for personalized or precision medicine. Healthcare consumes as much as 18% of the U.S.

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Imaging Technology

MAY 10, 2024

milla1cf Fri, 05/10/2024 - 08:05 May 10, 2024 — Insurance expansions under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) were linked with an increase in patients receiving care at accredited cancer hospitals in Pennsylvania, according to a study published in Health Services Research by University of Pittsburgh researchers.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) put into place the Hospital Price Transparency rule, which mandated that hospitals disclose the cost of services online as well as via a consumer-accessible list that includes prices for each. used a health insurance estimator. In 2021, the U.S. Only 11.9% reported this knowledge.

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Imaging Technology

JUNE 15, 2023

Participants were asked to answer questions pertaining to the healthcare system as a whole based on their personal experiences and observations. In a specialized field like healthcare, resolving that tension is complex and it starts by listening to those who are at the center of care,” said GE HealthCare President and CEO Peter Arduini.

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TRA Medical Imaging

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

At TRA Medical Imaging, we believe in transparent pricing and helping you navigate the complexities of insurance coverage, out-of-pocket costs, and financial assistance options. Understanding these factors can empower you to make informed healthcare decisions. Does Insurance Cover My Imaging Exam? 50 per imaging exam).

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The feedback addresses the issues of planned increases for the IDR administrative fee and prices for batched disputes. “ To promote a sustainable healthcare system, it is imperative that fair payment mechanisms exist to ensure adequate reimbursement for out-of-network services,” the ACR wrote in its submitted comments.

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MRI Network

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The healthcare sector continues to be deeply turbulent. But what are the common pressures faced by hospitals, clinics, and private practices? And how can your facility address the rising healthcare costs. Rising Operational Costs Inflation has hit the healthcare sector hard.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 9, 2025

Unlike the historical clash of steel and muscle, our modern drama unfolds at the intersection of exponential computational power, healthcare economics, and demographic shifts in the radiology workforce. AI Transformation in Healthcare. Deep Medicine: How Artificial Intelligence Can Make Healthcare Human Again. Basic Books; 2019.

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Ben White

JULY 11, 2023

“: Strategically, the Envision bankruptcy raises anew the question of whether there are economies of scale, and investment returns to scaling, in healthcare.

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Ben White

DECEMBER 8, 2023

From Humankind: A Hopeful History by Rutger Bregman: That’s right, Buurtzorg [a nurse-led home healthcare organization] is better for patients, nicer for employees and cheaper for taxpayers. In recent decades, healthcare has been colonised by lawyers. A win-win-win situation. Meanwhile, the organisation continues to grow. It’s crazy!

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CurveBeam AI

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Dr. Scott Ellis, MD Professor Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Hospital for Special Surgery New York, NY Dr. Francois Lintz, MD, MSc, CSCT Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology Clinique d L’UNION Toulouse, France That’s easy: I use it for every single patient. All other patients screened will have it as a primary modality.

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Imaging Technology

JUNE 21, 2023

christine.book Wed, 06/21/2023 - 10:48 June 21, 2023 — NYU Langone Health has published an overview of an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tool designed to smooth hospital operations for better patient care. The resulting 4.1-billion-word

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MRI Network

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The cost of healthcare continues to rise in 2024 across the United States. Current Key Drivers of Rising Healthcare Costs Post-pandemic inflation continues to have a ripple effect, impacting multiple aspects of the economy. According to McKinsey, the current inflation rate indicates a rise in healthcare costs of $370 billion by 2027.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Congress " a mixed bag " when it comes to addressing healthcare concerns. It has until December 20 to pass the measure or face a funding lapse for federal services, including those in healthcare and health sciences. Congress on December 17 introduced a stopgap measure to keep the government funded through March 14.

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Capitol Imaging Services

JANUARY 24, 2022

Capitol Imaging Services shares a short story about the misunderstanding that even doctors have about healthcare pricing and costs for patients. The fact was when factoring in the hospital’s test fee, blood work and radiology fee, the hospital was actually hundreds of dollars more. Click here to complete this request.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Smaller independent vendors will continue to play a role in addressing the needs of radiology groups servicing smaller hospitals and the outpatient imaging center market, especially in teleradiology scenarios. You also may see a few smaller independent vendors being assimilated into a larger vendor’s products line.

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Vesta Teleradiology

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Onsite Engagement: Be part of a team in a hospital or healthcare facility, making a direct difference in patient care. Our malpractice insurance includes tail coverage, giving you peace of mind every step of the way. Part-Time Roles: Just a few hours a week can make a big impact while giving you time for your other passions.

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Professional Radiology

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Diagnostic imaging is an important tool used every day in healthcare to assist doctors in making the most informed decisions for their patients. Shorter recovery times mean that patients spend less time in the hospital and more time getting back to work resulting in less lost wages.

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Aidoc

APRIL 3, 2023

In the last year alone, hospital losses amounted to billions while facing a healthcare labor shortage that presents its own set of challenges to bottom lines. Given the unprecedented scale of such obstacles, healthcare providers are scrambling to find ways to curtail their losses. And the pressure is on.

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Aidoc

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The skeletal structure of the healthcare system, from government agencies and health insurers to hospital administrators and physicians, creates an ecosystem inundated with concrete obstacles when attempting to generate real change. At the core of healthcare, though, is medicine, and at the heart of medicine is the physician.

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MRI Network

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Many market segments enjoy unprecedented job growth, but none more than the healthcare sector. The BLS found that the healthcare and social assistance sector will add around 2.1 It’s an excellent time for skilled healthcare workers to look for a job. Multiple factors led to this moment in healthcare recruitment.

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Aidoc

OCTOBER 16, 2023

healthcare system dictates that technological advancements in medicine must offer both clinical benefits and financial incentives if they seek to gain widespread adoption within the healthcare ecosystem. Defining Value Economists working at the juncture of healthcare have long debated how to define value within medicine.

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Capitol Imaging Services

DECEMBER 29, 2021

This story, published by National Public Radio in December 2020 , illustrates the continuing issue in healthcare: exorbitant fees charged by medical centers and health systems for testing that is no where near the value of the fee. Taking an active role in your health and communicating with your doctor is critical to getting good healthcare.

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Capitol Imaging Services

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Independent imaging centers, like Capitol Imaging Services (CIS), on average feature lower-priced procedures that use the same high quality technology that yield the same, if not better results as a hospital radiology scan. Why Can Hospital Imaging Cost More? At the CIS family of centers , we use the global billing model.

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Aidoc

APRIL 20, 2023

Seemingly overnight, entire hospital systems crumbled under the load and had to pivot to a crisis stance which persisted for the next 1-2 years. The post Rad Perspectives: Reflecting on 2019 Healthcare AI Predictions appeared first on Healthcare AI | Aidoc Always-on AI. Stay tuned.

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Intermountain Medical Imaging

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Even if you are quoted a general price, that could quickly fluctuate depending on your specific case details and any healthcare coverage you have. In addition to being as transparent as possible regarding what we charge, we provide services at a greater value than what you would get at the hospital or other testing facilities.

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Capitol Imaging Services

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

There are many confusing terms surrounding healthcare, healthcare services and health insurance coverage. Numerous different options can often put someone’s head in a spin as they try to grasp with bills and statements from medical provider offices, hospitals and medical centers.

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Vesta Teleradiology

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

As the demand for healthcare services continues to surge and the shortage of healthcare workers persists, particularly in specialized fields, such as radiology, hospitals and healthcare centers find themselves facing the challenge of ensuring timely and accurate interpretations of medical imaging studies.

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