AuntMinnie

JUNE 5, 2024

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). MRI safety oversight is spotty at best, with gaps "big enough to drive a truck through," according to Tobias Gilk, founder of Gilk Radiology Consultants in Overland Park, KS, and senior vice president of Radiology-Planning in Mission, KS. Cal/OSHA also conducted a review.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 9, 2024

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has also provided some reimbursement through Category I codes and the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (HOPPS). It remains unclear, however, that all reimbursed uses are currently adding value to patients or the health system, Thorwarth said. Thorwarth added that the U.S.

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Imaging Technology

OCTOBER 18, 2023

milla1cf Wed, 10/18/2023 - 13:29 October 18, 2023 — The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it will no longer require coverage with evidence development (CED) for beta-amyloid positron emission tomography (PET) dementia care use. ACR staff will continue to update members as further information is released.

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AuntMinnie

APRIL 22, 2024

For example, the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) is working with lawmakers to reintroduce the federal Medicare Access to Radiology Care Act (MARCA) in the current legislative session. Creating pressure, the U.S.

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AuntMinnie

AUGUST 8, 2024

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued its final notice outlining the new Transitional Coverage for Emerging Technologies (TCET) Pathway. This pathway for certain breakthrough devices as determined by the U.S. The CMS added that it anticipates accepting up to five TCET candidates per year.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 4, 2025

The agenda and position papers are available here.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 4, 2025

The findings could improve patient care, especially for those who are at highest risk of fracture, wrote a team led by Soterios Gyftopoulos,MD, of New York University Langone Health. billion for all 2023 Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries. The work was a collaboration among researchers from the Harvey L.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) applauded final local coverage determinations (LCDs) for AI-coronary plaque analysis (AI-CPA) released by four of the seven Medicare administrative contractors (MACs). The four contractors for the U.S. The LCDs have a future effective date of November 24, 2024.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Renner has taught both undergraduate and graduate programs in pathophysiology, medicolegal and ethics, clinical decision-making, professional issues and trends, clinical pathways, pharmacology in medical imaging, advanced patient care and management, musculoskeletal imaging and procedures, and integrated principles of image analysis.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 15, 2024

For radiology departments and practices, RCM is not just about sustaining operations but about thriving in a complex ecosystem of patient care, billing, and regulatory compliance. These innovations are not only enhancing patient care but also introducing new, complex variables into the RCM equation. Regulatory compliance.

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Vesta Teleradiology

JANUARY 8, 2025

As a teleradiology company, we specialize in bridging this gap by offering high-quality diagnostic imaging interpretation, ensuring rural healthcare providers can deliver top-tier care to their patients. Improving Patient Outcomes: Accurate and timely diagnoses lead to better treatment plans and improved patient care.

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Imaging Technology

MAY 16, 2024

milla1cf Thu, 05/16/2024 - 15:49 May 16, 2024 — Today marks a significant milestone in cancer care with the introduction of bipartisan federal legislation that would revolutionize Medicare reimbursement for radiation therapy. This bill represents a pivotal turn in how Medicare values radiation oncology care.

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Ben White

MAY 9, 2023

If the shortage gets worse, then turnaround times will continue to lengthen (and patients suffer) and hospitals will struggle to get coverage (and patients suffer). Radiology moving from a profit center to a cost center impacts patient care and jeopardizes the important role that radiologists play in the healthcare system.

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Imaging Technology

JANUARY 30, 2025

The new criteria expand PET imaging guidance to include tau PET, incorporate updated information, and provide specific guidance to enhance diagnostic precision, treatment decisions, and patient care. These new criteria focus on optimizing patient care, said Kevin Donohoe, MD, chair of SNMMIs Committee on Guidance Document Oversight.

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AuntMinnie

AUGUST 27, 2024

It is treated with long-term antibiotic therapy and/or surgery -- both of which contribute to healthcare costs (for example, diabetic foot osteomyelitis costs Medicare up to $13 billion per year, they explained). Using the MSKI-RADS system could improve patient care, according to the authors. "By

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Imaging Technology

APRIL 10, 2024

These survey data show, in stark terms, that practices will close because of this incident, and patients will lose access to their physicians. The one-two punch of compounding Medicare cuts and inability to process claims as a result of this attack is devastating to physician practices that are already struggling to keep their doors open.”

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Imaging Technology

APRIL 10, 2024

These survey data show, in stark terms, that practices will close because of this incident, and patients will lose access to their physicians. The one-two punch of compounding Medicare cuts and inability to process claims as a result of this attack is devastating to physician practices that are already struggling to keep their doors open.”

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Imaging Technology

MAY 2, 2024

Last month, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) took a step in the right direction by unveiling a rule to enhance and streamline this cumbersome process. As we witness a mounting backlash against prior authorization in healthcare, we must explore more effective alternatives.

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Imaging Technology

MARCH 17, 2025

tim.hodson Mon, 03/17/2025 - 12:17 March 14, 2025 Another pivotal milestone in the nations fight against cancer recently took place with the reintroduction of bipartisan federal legislation to transform Medicare reimbursement for radiation therapy. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.),

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Vesta Teleradiology

MAY 13, 2024

The AMA advocates for changes to the Medicare physician payment system, which has seen a decline in rates over the years. Administrative burdens, such as prior authorizations, are also contributing to physician burnout and compromising patient care.

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Imaging Technology

JUNE 21, 2023

“Our product introduction plan for POSLUMA includes practical education programs for physicians and staff at imaging centers to educate them on the appropriate use of POSLUMA, including image acquisition and reader training programs to help ensure the best information is available to inform patient care.

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Intelerad

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

According to a recent article from Radiology Business, nearly 3,500 physician practices that provide radiology services disappeared from the Medicare Provider Data Log between 2015 and 2022. Of the associated physicians from these disappearing practices, 46% of them moved to a large multispecialty group.

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Imaging Technology

JULY 12, 2023

Here you’ll find a highly skilled, compassionate staff along with comprehensive advanced imaging technologies that are raising the bar for patient care in their rural community. The hospital serves patients in Massac County and the surrounding areas. But far from quaint, this small facility is cutting edge.

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Premier Radiology Services

AUGUST 10, 2021

While it’s true that the pricing for imaging services is determined by a number of factors, including health care system costs, insurer reimbursement rules, and the types of patient care that is required. In fact, it is quite common for health care providers to overpay for each x-ray read.

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Associates in Medical Imaging

APRIL 23, 2021

Due to their highly valuable diagnostic capabilities, new reimbursable procedure codes are being considered by Medicare, and all private insurance companies, making PET/CT scans easier to bill and significantly reducing the need for potentially costly, redundant procedures.

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Aidoc

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The Medicare Physician Fee Schedule runs on a budget-neutral basis. .” Current Financial Landscape The JACR article highlights several technical components of reimbursement. I would like to focus on one particular aspect the authors put forth. The post Is Reimbursement for AI Technology Stalling Clinical Adoption?

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Aidoc

MARCH 1, 2024

Recently, I found myself having a conversation with colleagues about AI in health care (AIH). We contemplated the inevitable involvement of regulatory bodies, like The Joint Commission (TJC) or Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), in guiding the utilization of AI in health care.

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MRI Network

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Reimbursement rates from Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers have decreased from their COVID highs. Takeaway: What You Need To Know Hospitals, healthcare offices, and private practitioners continue to need to develop sustainable financial strategies to ensure quality patient care. All of these costs have ongoing components.

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Aidoc

APRIL 3, 2023

The recent Federal Reserve decision to raise interest rates can impact the ability of hospitals to sustain high quality care, according to one hospital CFO. Patient volumes remain below 2019 pre-pandemic levels. An aging population on Medicare or Medicaid means lower reimbursement.

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Omega Medical Imaging

JANUARY 19, 2023

The goal of the Triple Aim was to “improve the patient care experience, improve the health of a population, and reduce per capita health care costs.” Without improved clinical experience on the provider’s side, the patient-centric aspects of the Triple Aim wouldn’t reach their full potential. spent 17.7%

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Aidoc

JUNE 25, 2024

Yet these pieces of information remain scattered and inaccessible to her full care team. One study found that Medicare patients alone “see a median of seven providers (two primary care providers and five specialists)” across four practices each year. Sarah’s situation is by no means unique.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 10, 2025

Will the technological leaps of the coming years eclipse the uniquely human capacities of empathy, judgment, and creativity that physicians bring to patient care, or can we harness them to enhance -- and not eliminate -- our profession? Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC). Kulkarni S, et al. 2023;20(1):146-154.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 26, 2024

only six out of the 300+ regulatory-approved AI applications in radiology are reimbursed worldwide” and the “… lack of public funding is a significant obstacle for advancing AI in radiology and could delay the realization of AI’s full potential in improving patient care.” Many will push back on this.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and private insurers will no doubt adjust payments once they see the speed and efficacy that comes with new PACS software tools and AI use. Hopefully this won’t negatively impact patient care -- reading fast vs accuracy -- but that too remains to be seen.

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PACS Insurance Radiologist IT 279

Imaging Technology

MAY 23, 2023

More than half (53%) of the doctors said the shortages are creating treatment delays for patients, and 44% say they are causing increased patient anxiety. today to advocate for policies to help alleviate stresses on cancer clinics and increase access and equity in cancer care, as part of ASTRO’s Advocacy Day.

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Radiation Oncology Radiation Clinic Medicare 96

REBEL EM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Clinicians often find themselves grappling with the challenge of balancing the demands of meeting Center for Medicaid & Medicare (CMS) requirements while also addressing the unique needs of each individual patient. CRITICAL CARE: HARD TIMES – RESUSCITATING MY PATIENT: FLUID, BLOOD AND OTHER STRATEGIES.

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Hospital Medicare Clinic IT 121

Imaging Technology

AUGUST 1, 2023

milla1cf Tue, 08/01/2023 - 19:52 August 1, 2023 — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ( CMS ) announced that the average total monthly premium for Medicare Part D coverage is projected to be approximately $55.50 The Medicare Part D program helps people with Medicare pay for both brand-name and generic prescription drugs.

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