Cherrill FarnsworthPractice ManagementStark II interim final rule leaves huge self-referral loopholeThe National Coalition for Quality Diagnostic Imaging Services welcomes the additional flexibility that the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has brought to the Stark Laws. However, a substantial loophole remains in the statute with regard to the in-office ancillary services exception, according to an editorial by Cherrill Farnsworth.July 19, 2004Industry NewsRadiology awaits arrival of HCFA's new APC payment systemThe radiology community is nervously preparing for the implementation of HCFA's ambulatory payment classifications scheme, which starting July 1 will dramatically cut reimbursement for outpatient radiology services. By Cherrill Farnsworth.June 4, 2000Technology ReviewEmbracing change in HCFA's new APC payment systemMay 31, 2000Page 1 of 1Top StoriesMolecular ImagingPET reveals ‘smoldering’ brain inflammation in patients treated for MSPET brain scans show persistent brain inflammation in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), despite being treated with therapies.CTUnderstanding CT flow artifacts is key to better disease diagnosisMolecular ImagingDual-tracer PET/CT shows promise in liver cancer patientsWomens ImagingStudies lacking for trans breast cancer screening trendsSponsor ContentMy BreastAI Suite by GE HealthCare