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FDA to host workshop on artificial intelligence
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a public workshop on the "Evolving Role of Artificial Intelligence in Radiological Imaging" in February 2020.
December 1, 2019
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How Medicare's final rule for 2020 will affect radiologists
By Sandy Coffta
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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Medical radiation dose dips 20% in U.S., NCRP reports
By Abraham Kim
Is medical imaging making headway in its efforts to reduce patient exposure to medical radiation? In an update to its report on radiation exposure, the U.S. National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) found that the average medical radiation dose has decreased by 15% to 20% over the past decade.
November 17, 2019
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USPSTF publishes research plan for carotid screening
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has published its final research plan for its review of screening for asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis, an exam that typically involves the use of ultrasound to detect signs of stenosis before a stroke can occur.
November 14, 2019
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SNMMI agrees with CMS 2020 fee schedules
By Wayne Forrest
The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) is breathing a collective sigh of relief after this week's release by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) of its 2020 physician and hospital outpatient reimbursement schedules.
November 6, 2019
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CMS issues final Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2020
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued its final rule for the 2020 Medicare physician fee schedule, effective January 1.
November 4, 2019
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Hahn nominated to lead FDA as commissioner
By Melissa Busch
Radiation oncologist Dr. Stephen Hahn has been nominated as commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The nomination is drawing plaudits from the American Society for Radiation Oncology and other cancer organizations.
October 31, 2019
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CDC attributes 34 deaths to vaping
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Vaping with electronic cigarettes has now contributed to 34 deaths in the U.S. as of October 22, according to a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
October 29, 2019
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Pa. law rewrites rules on patient notification
By Rebecca Farrington
A Pennsylvania law going into effect in December will rewrite the rules on when patients should be notified about abnormalities detected on their imaging exams. Rebecca Farrington of Healthcare Administrative Partners discusses the impact the legislation may have on radiology.
October 29, 2019
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U.S. House Republicans release Obamacare alternative
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives on October 22 released the first part of a replacement plan for the Affordable Care Act -- also known as "Obamacare," according to a news report published online by the Hill.
October 23, 2019
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ACR keeps up pressure on changes to E/M payments
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) is continuing to pressure members of Congress to try to stop changes in payment levels for evaluation and management (E/M) services that have been proposed in Medicare's 2020 budget.
October 17, 2019
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CDC names vaping-related illness, issues new guidance
By Erik L. Ridley
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its initial recommendation for healthcare providers on how to deal with vaping-associated illness, which the CDC has now named e-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury (EVALI).
October 14, 2019
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