Regulatory: Page 118

MedPAC proposes new Medicare payment model
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) has proposed a new Medicare payment model in its June 2013 report to Congress.
June 13, 2013
ACR urges CMS not to separate MR, CT cost centers
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) and a coalition of other radiology organizations are raising objections to a plan to change how Medicare pays for hospital-based CT and MRI scans.
June 12, 2013
CMS bends on oncology PET coverage, will pay for 3 scans
By Brian Casey, Wayne Forrest
In a victory for PET proponents, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on Tuesday issued a final decision on coverage of oncology FDG-PET scans, agreeing to pay for three follow-up studies rather than just one, as it had proposed three months ago.
June 11, 2013
5 states enact breast density notification bills
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Tennessee, Hawaii, Maryland, Alabama, and Nevada have all signed breast density notification legislation into law, according to women's advocacy group Are You Dense.
June 10, 2013
Obamacare's effect on radiology: Big, but gradual
By Eric Barnes
Obamacare is expected to have far-reaching effects on radiology and the rest of the healthcare delivery system, but the changes for providers are expected to be gradual, as the traditional fee-for-service structure is retained at most facilities.
June 3, 2013
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ACR supports GAO call for accreditation standards
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) said it supports a U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) report calling for minimum national standards and oversight for organizations such as ACR that offer accreditation of advanced diagnostic imaging services.
June 2, 2013
U.S. agencies seek comments on health IT framework
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Several U.S. government agencies are asking for input on a new regulatory framework for healthcare information technology.
May 30, 2013
Syntermed gets new NeuroQ FDA clearance
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Imaging software developer Syntermed has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration 510(k) clearance for version 3.6 of its NeuroQ nuclear medicine software.
May 29, 2013
GE gets FDA nod for Brivo Plus C-arm
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
GE Healthcare has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration 510(k) clearance for its Brivo Plus C-arm.
May 29, 2013
Imaging groups urge CMS not to adopt FDG-PET scan limitations
By Wayne Forrest
Radiology, nuclear medicine, and neuroradiology organizations are anxiously awaiting a decision from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that would finalize its proposal to limit FDG-PET coverage to one nationally covered scan.
May 27, 2013
Nephosity gets FDA OK for iPad viewer
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Medical imaging software developer Nephosity has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its MobileCT Viewer application.
May 23, 2013
Ore. mulls bill requiring self-referral disclosure
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A bill that would restrict imaging self-referral is being considered by the Oregon Legislature.
May 22, 2013
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