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Practice Management
What is the real impact of the 2025 MPFS Proposed Rule on radiology practices?
Healthcare Administrative Partners
A new column from Sandy Coffta of Healthcare Administrative Partners analyzes how the 2026 MPFS Proposed Rule would affect a sample radiology practice.
October 2, 2025
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Practice Management
The 2026 MPFS Proposed Rule may include some good news
Healthcare Administrative Partners
Sandy Coffta discusses some potentially good news in the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Proposed Rule.
August 4, 2025
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National coverage begins for CT colonography
Healthcare Administrative Partners
In a new column, Sandy Coffta of Healthcare Administrative Partners shares how to get Medicare reimbursement for CT colonography.
May 19, 2025
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Legislation
Does the Continuing Resolution do anything for radiology?
Healthcare Administrative Partners
In a new column, Sandy Coffta assesses the impact on radiology from the Continuing Resolution passed by the U.S. Congress in March.
April 7, 2025
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Economics
What is the impact of the 2025 MPFS changes on radiology practices?
Healthcare Administrative Partners
In a new column, Sandy Coffta shares how radiology practices are affected by the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS).
March 14, 2025
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Economics
Current topics in mammography
Healthcare Administrative Partners
Sandy Coffta of Healthcare Administrative Partners discusses changes in reporting and reimbursement for mammography exams.
January 17, 2025
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Economics
Possible loss of screening coverage will impact radiology practices
Healthcare Administrative Partners
In a new column, Sandy Coffta of Healthcare Administrative Partners describes how a U.S. Supreme Court decision could affect future coverage of cancer screening services.
December 6, 2024
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Economics
Medicare finalizes 2025 Fee Schedule cut
Healthcare Administrative Partners
In a new column, Sandy Coffta of Healthcare Administrative Partners assesses how the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule will impact radiology.
November 20, 2024
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Economics
What’s new for radiology in the No Surprises Act?
Sandy Coffta of Healthcare Administrative Partners discusses new developments in the No Surprises Act.
September 26, 2024
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Economics
Medicare proposed rule again cuts radiology reimbursement in 2025
Healthcare Administrative Partners
In a new column, Sandy Coffta of Healthcare Administrative Partners reviews the key changes for radiology in the proposed 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule rule.
July 26, 2024
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Meet the Minnies 2025 semifinalist candidates
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See who's in contention for the 2025 edition of the Minnies, our annual award competition recognizing excellence in radiology.
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