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Regulatory issues facing radiology groups in 2024

AuntMinnie

Regulatory issues facing radiology groups in 2024 We pay a lot of attention to government regulation in healthcare, especially the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), which influences reimbursement not only from Medicare but also from other payers as many commercial contracts are tied to the MPFS. Sandy Coffta.

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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. QCDR’s offer more measures that are tailored to a particular specialty.

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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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Latest News in Outpatient Radiology Centers

Vesta Teleradiology

Outpatient radiology centers play a crucial role in the healthcare landscape by providing convenient, efficient, and cost-effective access to diagnostic imaging services for patients across a wide range of medical conditions. These services include X-rays, ultrasounds , MRIs, CT scans, mammography, and fluoroscopy, among others.

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Bringing advanced radiology services to Bahrain through the Teleradiology Revolution (Manama:, Muharraq:, Riffa:, Hamad Town:, Isa Town:, Juffair:, Seef, Madinat Hamad:, A’ali:, Hidd:)

Future Teleradiology

Bringing advanced radiology services to Belize through the Teleradiology Revolution is a noble endeavor that has the potential to significantly improve healthcare in the country. This technology can bridge the gap in access to radiology services, especially in underserved and remote areas like Belize.

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How to Pick the Best Teleradiology Company

Vesta Teleradiology

As the demand for healthcare services continues to surge and the shortage of healthcare workers persists, particularly in specialized fields, such as radiology, hospitals and healthcare centers find themselves facing the challenge of ensuring timely and accurate interpretations of medical imaging studies.

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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 the development of the RIS (Radiological Information System), which complements a PACS). CT scans, X-rays).