Sandy Coffta[email protected]Industry NewsAUC penalty phase set to beginWill the U.S. government's requirement to use clinical decision support (CDS) to order advanced imaging scans finally become a reality? Sandy Coffta of Healthcare Administrative Partners ponders this question.May 5, 2022Practice ManagementUnited Healthcare moves to designated provider programOn July 1, 2022, United Healthcare will begin to implement its Designated Diagnostic Provider (DDP) program for imaging facilities in certain states. Is your radiology practice ready? Sandy Coffta of Healthcare Administrative Partners explains what you need to do.April 17, 2022Practice ManagementMedical debt credit reporting policy changes will impact radiologyWhile most physician groups are compassionate and are willing to work with their patients to avoid credit bureau reporting, they are required by insurance laws to pursue collection. Sandy Coffta of Healthcare Administrative Partners offers some guidance.March 31, 2022Practice Management9 questions on how to bill for locum tenens services in radiologyKnowing how to properly bill for locum tenens services is essential to maintaining cash flow in compliance with federal regulations. In a new article, Sandy Coffta of Healthcare Administrative Partners answers nine commonly asked questions about locums billing.March 22, 2022EconomicsLegal win forces a change to the No Surprises ActA decision by a U.S. District Court judge in a lawsuit brought by the Texas Medical Association has invalidated a portion of the No Surprises Act. Sandy Coffta of Healthcare Administrative Partners offers an analysis.March 6, 2022CTCoverage is expanded for CT lung cancer screeningThe U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has announced a shift in its eligibility criteria for coverage of lung cancer screening using low-dose CT. Sandy Coffta of Healthcare Administrative Partners USA explains the changes.February 24, 2022Industry NewsWhat are the practical implications of the No Surprises Act?The No Surprises Act (NSA) has been in effect in the U.S. for a few weeks, and many practices are just now beginning to make adjustments to accommodate the law. The level of proactive involvement might be different for practices working solely in a hospital system from those with a private office or imaging center.February 16, 2022EconomicsHow will Medicare payment changes impact your radiology practice?Now that the final Medicare conversion factor for 2022 of $34.6062 has been established, we can analyze the real impact that radiology practices can expect this year. Sandy Coffta of Healthcare Administrative Partners offers an analysis.January 19, 2022Practice ManagementA surprising consequence of the No Surprises ActThe federal No Surprises Act was designed to protect patients from receiving large medical bills outside of their insurance network. But unexpected fallout from the legislation is already occurring, according to Sandy Coffta of Healthcare Administrative Partners.December 21, 2021Practice ManagementCMS releases 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final ruleThe release of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule for 2022 contains few changes from the rule proposed earlier this year. Sandy Coffta of Healthcare Administrative Partners helps explain what's new.November 21, 2021Previous PagePage 2 of 6Next PageTop StoriesISMRM 2024ISMRM: PET/MRI shows promise identifying musculoskeletal ‘pain generators’SINGAPORE -- PET/MRI is emerging as a viable tool for pinpointing locations of pain in people with chronic low back pain and persistent hip pain after total hip replacements.ISMRM 2024ISMRM: What's next for MRI applications for MSK trauma?Radiology EducationARRS: Consistent disparities found in radiology residency matchWomens ImagingARRS: DBT leads to less recalls among African American womenSponsor ContentWe care about what you think.
