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Practice Management
How will MPFS changes affect your radiology practice?
When the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) final rule was published in December, it looked like radiology was facing a significant cut in Medicare reimbursement for 2021. Sandy Coffta of Healthcare Administrative Partners takes a closer look.
January 26, 2021
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CMS finalizes major cut in radiology reimbursement
Radiology will see a significant cut in Medicare reimbursement in 2021 if a new final rule is applied without a change to the budget neutrality requirement in the law. Sandy Coffta of Healthcare Administrative Partners offers an analysis.
December 7, 2020
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Radiology's declining reimbursement spans over a decade
The average cut of 11% in radiology reimbursement that is proposed by the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2021 is the continuation of a trend that spans more than a decade. Sandy Coffta of Healthcare Administrative Partners explains.
August 24, 2020
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Practice Management
Medicare proposes major cut to radiology for 2021
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released its annual proposal for changes to the Medicare payment system for the coming year. The changes include cuts to radiology payments, according to Sandy Coffta of Healthcare Administrative Partners.
August 17, 2020
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Medicare requires prior authorization for venous ablation
Radiologists who perform venous ablation in a hospital outpatient department are now required to obtain prior authorization before performing such services on Medicare patients. Sandy Coffta of Healthcare Administrative Partners explains the new requirement.
July 29, 2020
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Telehealth rules relaxed for radiologists during COVID-19
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Medicare has temporarily opened up the ability for physicians to provide medical care to patients without the need for them to be in the same physical location. Sandy Coffta of Healthcare Administrative Partners explains whether this represents a new opportunity for radiologists.
March 23, 2020
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Practice Management
What the Medicare AUC, CDS mandate means for radiologists
After a long wait, Medicare in January finally started to implement its requirement that referring physicians order advanced imaging exams using appropriate use criteria (AUC) and clinical decision support (CDS). Sandy Coffta of Healthcare Administrative Partners unpacks what you need to know in this new article.
February 3, 2020
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Practice Management
Update on 'surprise billing' legislation across the U.S.
In the absence of federal regulation, U.S. states are adopting laws intended to protect patients from high out-of-pocket costs when they unexpectedly receive services from out-of-network providers. Sandy Coffta of Healthcare Administrative Partners advises radiology practices on what they need to know about this emerging trend.
December 23, 2019
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Practice Management
How Medicare's final rule for 2020 will affect radiologists
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the annual changes to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule in its final rule that contains not only adjustments to Medicare reimbursement but also revisions to the Quality Payment Program for 2020 and beyond. Sandy Coffta of Healthcare Administrative Partners unpacks the rule.
November 20, 2019
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Practice Management
First look at new Medicare rules for 2020
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released its annual proposal for changes to the Medicare payment system for the coming year, explains Sandy Coffta from Healthcare Administrative Partners. CMS has also released new information about the existing mandate for the use of clinical decision support beginning in 2020.
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