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Are patients satisfied with interventional radiology experiences?

AuntMinnie

Interventional radiologists who excel in communication, positive outcomes, and cultural competence receive high patient ratings, according to a study presented at the recent RSNA meeting. These platforms provide insights into a physician care quality, including interventional radiologists, by capturing positive and negative feedback.

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Insurance influences which type of fibroid treatment a woman undergoes

AuntMinnie

Whether a woman is covered by Medicare or by commercial insurance appears to influence the type of treatment she will likely undergo for uterine fibroids, researchers have reported. UAE is considered as effective as hysterectomy or myomectomy, is less invasive, and is cost-effective. The final study sample consisted of 579,153 procedures.

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Ala. health system advisers get interventional radiology earful

AuntMinnie

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.

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'Moral injury' common among interventional radiologists

AuntMinnie

Moral injury is common among interventional radiologists, according to a study published November 3 in Academic Radiology. Respondents included both practicing and in-training interventional radiologists and a mix of practice settings (academic, community, and hybrid).

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Coding for enhanced interventional radiology reimbursement

AuntMinnie

The importance of accurate and complete coding cannot be overemphasized for any area of radiology, but the complexity of interventional radiology (IR) coding makes it even more critical for optimal reimbursement. Erin Stephens. This is especially attractive to large practices of 16 or more eligible clinicians.

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MICI Q2: Confidence in growth of imaging as profit center remains high

AuntMinnie

Radiology administrators express very high confidence that imaging will grow as a profit center in coming months, according to The MarkeTech Group's Medical Imaging Confidence Index (MICI) report for the second quarter of 2025. Currently we are in the process of marketing for interventional radiology, MRI, and CT.

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FAQs for Radiologists Searching for a New Job

Vesta Teleradiology

Finding a new job as a radiologist can be both exciting and daunting. To help navigate the process, here are some frequently asked questions (FAQs) that radiologists often have when exploring new opportunities, with insights into why working with Vesta Teleradiology might be the right fit. Completion of a radiology residency program.