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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 The Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) was originally enacted in 1992 to ensure high standards in mammography for the detection of breast cancer.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? What Does This Mean for Patients?

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Latest News in Outpatient Radiology Centers

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These services include X-rays, ultrasounds , MRIs, CT scans, mammography, and fluoroscopy, among others. Factors such as younger age, being unwed, residing in disadvantaged neighborhoods, or lacking adequate insurance increase the likelihood of missing appointments.

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Coding for enhanced interventional radiology reimbursement

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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. Bundling of procedures can change quarterly and those changes have to be analyzed to determine whether they will have an impact on reimbursement.

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Top 8 Benefits of Outsourcing Teleradiology Services

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Over the years, dependency on teleradiology outsourcing for obtaining quality reports has grown. They provide quality and highly accurate interpretations of the scans, at shorter times and on-demand. A tele-radiology outsourcing partner also has a well-defined quality control mechanism to handle radiology requirements.

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What is CPACS in Cardiology?

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These include images from various modalities such as echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, vascular ultrasound, electrocardiography (ECG), and others. Some of the most common uses of CPACS systems include: Echocardiography is a type of ultrasound used to image the heart. Here is a comprehensive guide to understanding why.