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MPFS: CMS proposes CPT codes that would address MRI patient safety

AuntMinnie

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in its suggested 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) has proposed new CPT codes that would address additional labor involved in imaging patients who have contraindications for MRI.

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Bayer and Alara Imaging partner to standardize CT radiation doses

Health Imaging

The collaboration is centered on integrating Alara’s dose tools, which ensure radiation doses are accurately measured and optimized to prioritize patient safety, with Bayer's Calantic Digital Solutions platform.

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WHO to hold patient safety webinar on medical imaging

AuntMinnie

The World Health Organization (WHO) on September 17 will offer a webinar on the importance of accurate and timely diagnoses in ensuring patient safety that will include discussion of medical imaging and radiation exposure. to 1:30 p.m.

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Road to RSNA 2024: Digital X-Ray Preview

AuntMinnie

Another way to reduce radiation to patients would be to scale back on adjacent x-ray imaging, says a group in Australia, which will present a study on Sunday suggesting that a vast majority of second scans of the upper and lower limbs have no new findings. Is adjacent x-ray imaging in the ER justified? 2:40 p.m. | 8:20 a.m. |

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Mismatch between radiologist shortages, rising exam volumes a growing concern in medical imaging

Radiology Business

Michael Bruno, MD, vice chair for quality and patient safety at the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, discusses two hot topics at RSNA 2023.

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ACR Updates requirements for on-site staff overseeing contrast administration

Radiology Business

A clinician trained to manage reactions should be on-site at any imaging facilities doing contrast studies to maintain patient safety.

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New CMS-Approved MRI Standards: Enhancing Safety in Remote Scanning and Portable Imaging

Vesta Teleradiology

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved new MRI standards introduced by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC), focusing on remote scanning and portable imaging technologies. These updates, effective immediately, aim to enhance patient safety and adapt to advancements in MRI practices.

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