AuntMinnie

JULY 25, 2024

The overall impact of the MPFS proposed changes to radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiation oncology is expected to be a neutral 0%. However, interventional radiology would see an aggregate decrease of 2% if the provisions within the proposed rule are finalized.

Radiation Oncology 130

Radiation Oncology Nuclear Medicine Medicare Interventional Radiology 130

Independent Imaging

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Nuclear medicine is a form of specialty medicine that uses radioactive tracers to evaluate bodily functions and to diagnose and treat a wide range of health conditions. Nuclear scans produce images of the body’s anatomy that cannot be obtained as clearly or fully with other imaging techniques.

Nuclear Medicine 52

Nuclear Medicine Bone Scan X-ray Radiation 52

AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The American College of Radiology (ACR) in July noted that the overall impact of the proposed MPFS will be neutral on radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiation oncology. However, interventional radiology will have a decrease of 2%.

Radiation Oncology 113

Radiation Oncology Nuclear Medicine Medicare Radiation 113

AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Groups signing the letter included the American College of Radiology (ACR), the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASRO), the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC), the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR), and the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI).

Radiation Oncology 100

Radiation Oncology Nuclear Medicine Medicare Radiology 100

AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Radiology groups previously expressed concern about changes to reimbursement under the MPFS. While CMS estimates a 0% change to reimbursement for radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiation oncology, an ACR analysis suggested that interventional radiology will have a 2% decrease in reimbursement.

Medicare 100

Medicare Radiation Oncology Nuclear Medicine Health Science 100

Midstate Radiology Associates

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

In July 2021, Midstate Radiology Associates, LLC. also acquired Radiology Group PC. and with the acquisition of NHRA, Whitney Imaging and Whitney Imaging West, Midstate Radiology Associates, LLC. These services include: CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, 3D Mammography & Women’s Imaging, Hereditary Cancer Risk and X-Ray.

Radiology 52

Radiology Imaging Radiation Oncology Nuclear Medicine 52

AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Scientific Paper of the Year Advanced Practice Provider Procedures Commonly Performed in Interventional Radiology: Medicare Volume Trends From 2010 to 2021. Lindquester, et al, Journal of the American College of Radiology , July 1, 2024. Plesner, et al, Radiology , September 26, 2023.

Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine 360

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

AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The published CMS estimates indicate that most of radiology will be minimally impacted (0%) by the MPFS, but interventional radiology will see a 2% decrease. Nuclear Medicine -3.8% -1.8% -2.8% Radiology -3.8% -1.8% -2.8% Diagnostic radiology measures 360, 364, 405, and 406 are included in this provision.

Medicare 263

Medicare Interventional Radiology Nuclear Medicine Radiology 263

AuntMinnie

APRIL 4, 2025

Boston Scientifics TheraSphere Y-90 glass microspheres are indicated for use as selective internal radiation therapy for local tumor control of solitary tumors in patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma. Meanwhile, yttrium-90 (Y-90) is used primarily for radioembolization therapy of liver cancer.

X-ray 317

X-ray Radiopharmaceuticals MRI Interventional Radiology 317

AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Radiology groups previously expressed concern about changes to reimbursement under the MPFS. While the CMS estimates a 0% change to reimbursement for radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiation oncology, an ACR analysis suggested that interventional radiology will have a 2% decrease in reimbursement.

Medical 203

Medical Medicare Radiation Oncology Nuclear Medicine 203