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Insurance influences which type of fibroid treatment a woman undergoes

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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. of receiving it laparoscopically compared to their commercially insured counterparts. The final study sample consisted of 579,153 procedures.

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Are patients satisfied with interventional radiology experiences?

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In the setting of limited patient satisfaction data in interventional radiology, this work investigated predictors of high patient satisfaction scores to provide insights for interventionalists for optimal healthcare delivery, the group wrote in the study abstract.

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ACR lauds legislation that would fine insurers for delayed NSA payments

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The American College of Radiology (ACR) is supporting legislation that would fine health insurance companies for failing to pay physicians within 30 days of losing in an independent dispute resolution process laid out in the No Surprises Act (NSA). Matsumoto is chair of the ACR's board of chancellors.

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Insurance company ‘profiteering’ could have ‘devastating impact’ on physicians, ACR warns HHS

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Societies representing radiologists, anesthesiologists and EM docs are concerned about major insurance companies' use of shared savings programs.

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Radiology practice sues broker for allegedly letting insurance lapse the same day it suffered a cyberattack

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Raleigh Radiology is seeking $1 million-plus in damages, alleging that Arthur J. failed to renew its cyber liability insurance ahead of a ransomware attack. Gallagher & Co.

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Insurers claim No Surprises Act is not narrowing networks; radiologists disagree

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health insurance providers about their experiences with the landmark legislation. AHIP and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association recently polled 21 U.S.

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Health insurer eliminates prior authorization for 50% of radiology codes

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Such policies "shouldn’t be used as a cost-control mechanism, or as a way to delay or deny appropriate care," the health plan's CEO said.