Regulatory: Page 133

Radiation therapy fights back against proposed Medicare cuts
By Cynthia E. Keen
Few radiation oncology practices were prepared when the federal government proposed double-digit cuts in Medicare reimbursement in July. But the specialty's defenders are mobilizing to fight back with a major line of attack on the methodology used to justify the payment changes.
August 15, 2012
Houston radiologist settles with justice dept.
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Houston radiologist Dr. Jack Baker has agreed to pay $650,000 to settle claims that he violated the False Claims Act, antikickback and Stark laws, and the Texas Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act between 2002 and 2010.
August 14, 2012
AHRA: Uncertainty looms as feds implement healthcare reform
By Kate Madden Yee
In the years since the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was passed, U.S. regulators have continued to write rules implementing the law. In such a fluid healthcare environment, it can be difficult for radiology practices to stay on top of the changes, according to a presentation at the AHRA 2012 meeting.
August 13, 2012
Lung group says VA to start CT lung cancer screening
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will move to begin lung cancer screening in high-risk individuals at its U.S. facilities, according to screening advocacy group Lung Cancer Alliance.
August 12, 2012
ACP warns physicians of 'government overreach'
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Physicians (ACP) is recommending that state and federal governments adopt seven principles to avoid passing legislation that interferes with the patient-physician relationship and appropriate care.
August 9, 2012
HHS releases new rule for healthcare claims
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has announced the release of a regulation that adopts operating rules for making healthcare claim payments electronically. The rule also describes adjustments to claim payments.
August 7, 2012
Kubtec earns ISO for x-ray quality management systems
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Digital x-ray firm Kub Technologies (Kubtec) said it has been awarded International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 and 13485 certifications for its quality management systems.
August 7, 2012
FDA clears Toshiba's 16-element MRI coils
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Toshiba America Medical Systems has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance for its high-density, 16-element, flexible MR coil system, developed in partnership with NeoCoil.
August 6, 2012
MITA names new government relations director
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance (MITA) has named David Cooling as its director of state and federal government relations.
August 5, 2012
Lung cancer screening bill gains support in Congress
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Lung Cancer Alliance said on Friday that support continues to grow for the Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act (S 752, HR 1394).
August 5, 2012
ASTRO: Medicare cuts could harm cancer care
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Cuts proposed to radiation oncology reimbursement by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services could have devastating effects on community cancer care, according to a survey conducted by the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO).
July 31, 2012
Naviscan brings PEM to Japan
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
PET developer Naviscan has received Shonin approval from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare to market its high-resolution PET technology, including its positron emission mammography (PEM) breast application.
July 30, 2012
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