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Regulatory issues facing radiology groups in 2024

AuntMinnie

The challenges have come from the physician community because the IDR process defined within the NSA to determine a price for services was unfairly skewed to the benefit of the insurance company payers. The requirement was first announced in March 2023 for facilities that are subject to the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA).

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New CPT Codes for 2025: What Healthcare Professionals Need to Know

Vesta Teleradiology

Audit and Educate: Conduct audits to identify gaps in compliance. Key Roles in Overseeing Changes Successful implementation of new CPT codes involves collaboration across various roles and departments: Health Information Management (HIM): Leads coding accuracy and compliance efforts. Educate staff on how changes impact workflows.

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Coding for enhanced interventional radiology reimbursement

AuntMinnie

As the coding team receives its annual education, they must pass along any changes to coding or documentation requirements to the physicians and to the team responsible for insurance authorization. Communication, ensuring that all providers and staff understand their role in assuring compliance and maximizing revenue.

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Optimizing Workforce Management: Why Human Capital Management is Crucial

MRI Network

Employee training offers a wide variety of benefits , including: Greater employee engagement Higher productivity Lower turnover Improved work quality A better corporate culture Ongoing employee training can strengthen any organization. MRI Network has been providing targeted recruitment solutions for 55 years.

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Understanding the New Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) Amendment: What It Means for Healthcare Facilities and Patients

Vesta Teleradiology

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently enacted a final rule under the Mammography Quality Standards Act ( MQSA ). The Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) was originally enacted in 1992 to ensure high standards in mammography for the detection of breast cancer. What is the?

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Demystifying How Medical Images Are Managed

Median

Medical images management: how implementing proper processes and quality control can ensure maximum operational effectiveness and regulatory compliance Between February 2018 and March 2019, ~44.9 Quality control and reduction of risk : advocating quality throughout the imaging process ensures that risks are also mitigated [vi].

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Latest News in Outpatient Radiology Centers

Vesta Teleradiology

Factors such as younger age, being unwed, residing in disadvantaged neighborhoods, or lacking adequate insurance increase the likelihood of missing appointments. Staffing and Workforce Management: Recruiting and retaining skilled radiologists, technicians, and support staff is crucial for maintaining quality and efficiency.