Radiology Business

AUGUST 22, 2023

Researchers believe this information underlines the “critical need” for advocacy at a national level among IR professionals.

Interventional Radiology 246

Interventional Radiology Medicare Radiology 246

Radiology Business

JULY 13, 2023

Imaging advocates blasted the proposal shortly after its release, saying it's "unconscionable that radiology is again on the chopping block." "

Interventional Radiology 246

Interventional Radiology Medicare Radiology Diagnostic 246

AuntMinnie

JUNE 17, 2024

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. SEDATION: Medications were administered and monitored by the radiology nursing staff with my direct supervision.

Interventional Radiology 162

Interventional Radiology Radiology Quality and Compliance Ultrasound 162

AuntMinnie

MARCH 6, 2025

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. The document is made up of responses to questions about trends radiology administrators face in the coming year.

Interventional Radiology 130

Interventional Radiology Imaging Medicare Government 130

AuntMinnie

JULY 23, 2024

according to research published July 23 in Radiology. After analyzing Medicare billing data from 2019 to 2024, researchers from NYU Langone Health in New York City found that radiologists have a lower national attrition rate than other healthcare providers. Charts and caption courtesy of Radiology. Primary care physicians: 17.5%

Radiologist 279

Radiologist Medicare Interventional Radiology Nuclear Medicine 279

AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Radiology administrators are confident that diagnostic and interventional radiology will continue to grow as a profit center through the remainder of this year and beyond, according to MarkeTech Group's Medical Imaging Confidence Index (MICI) report for the fourth quarter of 2023.

Radiology 173

Radiology Medicare Interventional Radiology Imaging 173

AuntMinnie

JULY 1, 2024

The volume of interventional radiology (IR) procedures performed by advanced practice providers (APPs) such as physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) increased between 2010 and 2021, researchers have reported. The findings were published July 1 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

Medicare 214

Medicare Interventional Radiology Nursing Image Interpretation 214

AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Although relatively few of these changes will impact radiology practices, it’s essential to know what they are and adjust your practice systems accordingly. for the professional component, using the national Medicare reimbursement rates. epiaortic), diagnostic Intraoperative epicardial cardiac ultrasound (i.e.,

Radiology 278

Radiology Ultrasound Medicare Fluoroscopy 278

AuntMinnie

JULY 10, 2024

The American College of Radiology has weighed in on the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) 2025 rule. The organization noted that the CMS expects the overall impact of the proposed MPFS to be neutral on radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiation oncology.

Medicare 264

Medicare Radiation Oncology Nuclear Medicine Radiation 264

AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 2, 2024

This year, hundreds of candidates have been selected as semifinalists for 14 categories, ranging from Most Influential Radiology Researcher to Best New Radiology Software. The semifinalist list was compiled based on nominations from members of AuntMinnie.com. Winners will be selected by our expert panel in two rounds of voting.

Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine 360

Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine X-ray MRI Hospital 360

AuntMinnie

MARCH 12, 2025

Practice expenses (PEs) account for a majority of the total Medicare reimbursement for radiology services, but calculations used to determine payments are either outdated or don't account for the specialty's needs, according to a paper published March 11 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

Radiology 138

Radiology Medicare MRI PACS 138

AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 5, 2023

To shed light on current and anticipated claims trends, the researchers searched commercial and Medicare payer data on arterial and venous thrombectomy procedures performed to treat VTE between January 2017 and December 2021. AT was more often billed through commercial insurers (62.1%) than Medicare (37.9%), with the opposite true of VT (53.2%

Minimally Invasive Procedure 264

Minimally Invasive Procedure Medicare X-ray Insurance 264

AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Radiological societies have mixed views on the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) and Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (HOPPS) final rules. The ACR also supports the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act. “As in 2025.

Radiation Oncology 200

Radiation Oncology Nuclear Medicine Medicare Imaging 200

Healthcare Administrative Partners

JULY 25, 2024

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued its proposal for payments in 2025 under the Physician Fee Schedule (PFS), and it contains an across-the-board 2.8% This reduction in payments continues a trend that has seen the Medicare fee schedule reduced nearly 10% over the past 10 years.

Medicare 88

Medicare Radiology IT Interventional Radiology 88

AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Radiology administrators have very high confidence that imaging will grow as a profit center, according to The MarkeTech Group's Medical Imaging Confidence Index (MICI) report for the fourth quarter of 2024. But as in Q3, they're not optimistic that their departments will receive adequate Medicare reimbursement for exams.

Interventional Radiology 147

Interventional Radiology Medicare Imaging Diagnostic 147

AuntMinnie

JULY 25, 2024

The American College of Radiology (ACR) has developed a detailed summary of the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) proposed rule released by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The summary outlines Medicare payment provisions and updates to the Quality Payment Program.

Radiation Oncology 130

Radiation Oncology Nuclear Medicine Medicare Interventional Radiology 130

AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Top radiology groups -- along with 80 other medical organizations and associations from all 50 states -- have urged Congress to reverse a 2.83% cut to the 2025 conversion factor for physician payments and provide a 2% increase. In a February 10 letter , the groups asked leaders in the U.S.

Radiation Oncology 100

Radiation Oncology Nuclear Medicine Medicare Radiology 100

AuntMinnie

JANUARY 9, 2025

Unlike the historical clash of steel and muscle, our modern drama unfolds at the intersection of exponential computational power, healthcare economics, and demographic shifts in the radiology workforce. interpreted around 650 million imaging studies per year.

Radiologist 331

Radiologist X-ray Medicare Radiology 331

AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

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.

Insurance 174

Insurance Radiologist Medicare Ultrasound 174

Healthcare Administrative Partners

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced its Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Final Rule for 2024 , including provisions for both Medicare reimbursement and the Quality Payment Program (QPP).

Medicare 89

Medicare Radiology IT Interventional Radiology 89

AuntMinnie

MAY 15, 2024

The field of radiology, with its cutting-edge technologies and intricate procedures, offers a unique opportunity for revenue cycle management (RCM) success. Yet navigating the RCM landscape in radiology presents twists, turns, and unexpected challenges. Navigating evolving healthcare regulations is a perennial challenge.

Revenue Cycle Management 130

Revenue Cycle Management X-ray Radiology Medicare 130

Imaging Technology

APRIL 11, 2023

milla1cf Tue, 04/11/2023 - 21:21 April 11, 2023 — The American College of Radiology ( ACR ) released an update to its ACR Appropriateness Criteria (ACR AC), which includes 227 diagnostic imaging and interventional radiology topics with more than 1,080 clinical variants covering 3,000 clinical scenarios.

Medicare 98

Medicare Radiology Interventional Radiology Diagnostic Imaging 98

AuntMinnie

JANUARY 10, 2025

In Part 1 of his two-part series, radiologist Josh Ewell, DO, discussed developments in AI technology and the potential impact of these advances on radiology. Joshua Ewell, DO Correspondingly, so will the financial incentives that once made radiology attractive. Yet economic principles remain unforgiving.

Radiologist 278

Radiologist Radiology Medicare Image Interpretation 278

AuntMinnie

JULY 29, 2024

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS). The current Medicare Physician Payment System (MPPS) is increasingly unsustainable and the necessary policy reforms can no longer be delayed without severe repercussions for patient access and quality of care," the AMA and cosigners warned.

Radiation Oncology 100

Radiation Oncology Medicare Interventional Radiology Radiation 100

AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) has published its comments on the proposed 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) and Quality Payment Program (QPP) proposed rule. The association made recommendations regarding the Medicare conversation factor and the extension of telehealth service provisions. “We

Radiation Oncology 113

Radiation Oncology Nuclear Medicine Medicare Radiation 113

AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Part of the proposed CR calls for delaying Medicaid disproportionate hospital share pay cuts for 2025 until January 2027 and extending certain Medicare telehealth services through 2026. Among other components, the CR would temporarily increase the Medicare physician fee schedule (MPFS) by 2.5%

Medicare 100

Medicare Radiation Oncology Nuclear Medicine Health Science 100

AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has asked for comments from the radiology community in relation to its proposed diagnostic radiology and interventional radiology Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) Value Pathways (MVPs). ACR developed its own version of that MVP.

Interventional Radiology 100

Interventional Radiology Medicare Diagnostic Radiology 100

JVIR

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Within the past decade, Medicare reimbursements for interventional radiology (IR) procedures have been declining. In order to offset expenses, hospitals may increase charges. This study aimed to characterize the utilization and billing trends in IR.

Interventional Radiology 40

Interventional Radiology Medicare Radiology Hospital 40

JVIR

JULY 30, 2024

The pressures around us, the public policy changes, and how they are affecting the practice of interventional radiology (IR) feel different and are worthy of discussion.

Computed Tomography 40

Computed Tomography Medicare Interventional Radiology Radiology 40

The British Institute of Radiology

MAY 4, 2023

Prof Simon Padley Following the recent BIR live event Imaging explosion across the pond – causes and solutions in which the UK and USA radiology and healthcare systems were compared, DMC Radiology Reporting co-director Professor Simon Padley reflects on the UK position. In 2022 there were 6.6

Imaging 52

Imaging Government Insurance Radiologist 52

AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This is slightly more of a cut than had been predicted in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Proposed Rule that was issued in July. As we reported in our analysis of the Proposed Rule , this reduction in payments continues a trend that has seen the Medicare fee schedule reduced by nearly 10% over the past 10 years. to $350.40

Medicare 263

Medicare Interventional Radiology Nuclear Medicine Radiology 263

AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 23, 2024

However, it does not include addressing the pay cut finalized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The CR also avoids a potential across-the-board Medicare payment reduction resulting from pay-as-you-go (PAYGO) budget requirements. This would have offset the 2.83% pay cut that the CMS finalized for the new year.

Medical 203

Medical Medicare Radiation Oncology Nuclear Medicine 203