AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Pricing for healthcare services -- including imaging -- isn't as consistent across the U.S. The findings underscore how important it is for patients to understand pricing variability in healthcare, wrote a team led by Benjamin Chartock, PhD, of Bentley University in Waltham, MA. Established patient office visit $88 ($69 to $114) 0.46

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Maven Imaging

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Insurance is not a simple cut-and-dry business. If it was, healthcare wouldn’t be so complex. When it comes time to bill for x-ray services, what can you expect to recoup? The answer depends on a variety of considerations.

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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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Radiology Business

MAY 26, 2023

The private equity-backed multispecialty group said Thursday that the pact will grant commercial and Medicare Advantage beneficiaries continued access to its physicians.

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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

MAY 3, 2024

million), but a variety of community healthcare providers comprise the majority of individual filings that are posted publicly when breaches affect 500 or more individuals. Senate hearing addressing February's massive Optum/Change Healthcare data breach and system hacking was held May 1. This corporation is a healthcare leviathan.

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Imaging Technology

JUNE 24, 2024

milla1cf Mon, 06/24/2024 - 20:27 June 24, 2024 — Legislative efforts across numerous states in 2024 focused on the integration of artificial intelligence ( AI ) in healthcare, reflecting several trends and priorities. The bill passed the Assembly and is currently in the Senate. CA Senate Bill (SB) 1120 .

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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. At booth No.

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Ben White

MARCH 13, 2023

The No Surprises Act, which makes it harder for medical providers to charge patients large amounts of money for work done outside their health insurance network, has weighed on some companies. In their December 2022 healthcare sector report, Moody’s gave this cozy summary: The healthcare sector’s credit default risk is rising.

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Radiology Business

JUNE 5, 2024

In other news, former Envision Healthcare CEO Jim Rechtin is slated to take over the top post at insurer Humana on July 1, while AHRA elected new board members.

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Radiology Business

MAY 2, 2023

The nation's largest insurer reportedly breached its contract with the PE-backed multispecialty group by “unilaterally reducing reimbursement rates.”

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Imaging Technology

APRIL 13, 2023

He added, "We look forward to sharing LifeQ's offerings and insights with the greater healthcare community at HIMSS and engaging with other distinguished leaders in this space." During HIMSS. More information: www.lifeq.com Find more HIMSS23 conference coverage here Thursday, April 13, 2023 - 12:02

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Radiology Business

APRIL 6, 2023

The DOJ first filed suit more than a year ago, arguing the $8B, all-cash deal would stifle competition in the claims-processing and health insurance marketplaces.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 16, 2023

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. Work to reduce patients' out-of-pocket costs.

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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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American Health Imaging

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Out of Pocket, in the Picture: Your Healthcare Deductible and Imaging, Explained Health insurance helps individuals or families pay for medical care, but it doesn’t cover all your healthcare expenses. As a result, if [.] As a result, if [.]

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Cassling's MRI

OCTOBER 14, 2024

510(k) clearance secured from FDA allows for EIQ’s AI-enabled solution, EchoSolv AS, to be marketed and sold in the USA Clearance marks a major milestone and will allow for rapid commercial scale-up EIQ is in advanced discussions with a range of US healthcare providers around the potential uptake of EchoSolv AS Working alongside US consultancy to obtain (..)

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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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AuntMinnie

MARCH 5, 2024

A team led by Lea Sacca, PhD, from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton found that insurance status, income, age, and ethnicity are some of the most influential factors in women being able to access breast cancer screening resources. Department of Health and Human Services.

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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. Jacobs, M.D., Bradley, Ph.D.,

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TRA Medical Imaging

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Insurance and Pricing Transparency Healthcare can be costly, so it’s essential to choose an imaging center that is transparent about pricing and works with your insurance. Be sure to verify whether the center is in-network with your insurance provider to avoid any surprise bills.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

“Congress must act on this bill before it adjourns at the end of the year to increase the conversion factor and help ensure that radiology practices and all healthcare providers can continue to offer high-quality care," stated ACR CEO Dana Smetherman, MD, in the bulletin.

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Vesta Teleradiology

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

This change brings critical updates to mammography practices, promising greater transparency and more personalized healthcare. Let’s explore what this new rule entails and what it means for healthcare facilities and their patients. What Does This Mean for Healthcare Facilities? What is the?

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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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Radiology Business

AUGUST 25, 2023

The health insurer has faced criticism over its use of PA, including a class action lawsuit alleging it denied claims for imaging and other healthcare services in bulk

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Aidoc

JUNE 28, 2024

There is a gamut of options of AI healthcare companies aiming to impact the future of clinical care. There seems to be an overabundance of options when it comes to healthcare AI companies, each promising their own unique set of benefits and workflow improvements. What Should IT Consider When Assessing Healthcare AI Companies?

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Healthcare Administrative Partners

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

In particular, legal action was filed by the Texas Medical Association, et al (TMA), to challenge the Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) methodology, which is viewed as more favorable to insurance claims payers and grossly unfair to physicians.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 14, 2024

for instance, Ga-68 DOTATATE and copper-64 DOTATATE are two readily available SSRT PET radiotracers, with a variable but overall increasing degree of insurance coverage, the authors noted. healthcare setting, they wrote. In the U.S.,

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Medical Xpress: Radiology

JULY 16, 2024

However, due to their high cost and limited insurance coverage, they are not widely used in clinical settings outside of the VA Healthcare System. Amyloid PET scans provide in-vivo evidence of Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathology.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

In particular, legal action was filed by the Texas Medical Association, et al (TMA), to challenge the Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) methodology , which is viewed as more favorable to insurance claims payers and grossly unfair to physicians. This ultimately delays claim resolution, which works in favor of the insurance payers.

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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 post Even medical professionals may not understand healthcare pricing appeared first on Capitol Imaging Services. In turn, we will reach out to you to arrange your visit.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 10, 2024

MACs are private healthcare insurers awarded a geographic jurisdiction to process Medicare Part A and Part B medical claims or durable medical equipment (DME) claims for people with traditional fee-for-service Medicare. The ACR reiterated its stance to strengthen the engagement of physicians within the coverage determination process.

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Radiology Business

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The health insurer is in an ongoing contract dispute with Mary Washington Healthcare and six outpatient centers run in partnership with Radiologic Associates of Fredericksburg, Virginia.

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Ben White

JANUARY 22, 2024

The dispute here is between the dueling claims made between RP via its Singleton subsidiary group and UnitedHealthcare, the notorious evil insurance giant. That now-former panel chair previously ran for public office on a platform that included “reigning in” insurance companies (and didn’t disclose it).

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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. Health systems are facing a challenging uphill battle.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Study participants were asked if out-of-pocket imaging exam costs had been explained to them and if so, how they had received the information (for example, from an imaging center or insurance price estimator, an inquiry to the insurer or imaging center, or a web search). used a health insurance estimator. Only 11.9%

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