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Radiologists are reading more cardiac CT exams, but not cardiac MRI

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The use of both cardiac CT and cardiac MRI increased in the Medicare population over the past seven years, according to research presented November 29 at the RSNA meeting. The team tracked volumes by provider type (cardiologists, radiologists, and "other") and practice setting (hospital and nonhospital). Cardiologists 49.2%

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Radiology practices launch insurance plan to counter soaring costs, plus more company notes

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Also, LucidHealth expands in Florida, New Jersey practice launches joint venture with hospital group, and US Radiology Specialists improves MRI efficiency.

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Nearly half of outpatient MRI orders are delayed

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Nearly half of outpatient MRI orders are delayed -- that is, performed more than 10 days from the date chosen by the referring provider, according to research published January 10 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology. Almost half (48%) of MRI orders had a prolonged "order-to-performed" interval, with a mean interval of 18.5

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Have a High Deductible Health Insurance plan?

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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. Capitol Imaging Services! Know before you go!

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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. growth of nominal hospital imaging prices and a 22.6%

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How Much Does an MRI Cost?

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You Choose Where to have Your MRI Many patients think when the doctor says, “you need an MRI ”, they have to use a hospital’s imaging department. In choosing where to go, you may ask yourself “how much does an MRI cost? Why Can Hospital Imaging Cost More? What other factors can affect the cost of an MRI?

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Trial finds that screening MRI improves prostate cancer diagnosis

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researchers has found that screening MR. Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: New MRI technique helps target ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy Are hospitals disclosing prostate cancer service costs? Radiologist performance is consistent for prostate MRI reads Insurance coverage for prostate MRI is inconsistent across the U.S.

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