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FDA issues proposals to improve MRI safety
By Wayne Forrest
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on August 1 published a list of proposals to further ensure the safety of patients and staff in MRI environments and bolster both safety testing and MRI information in medical device labeling.
July 31, 2019
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Radiology payments to edge down in 2020 MPFS
By Kate Madden Yee
Radiology and interventional radiology would see slight cuts in reimbursement for imaging exams billed to Medicare in 2020, according to a proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) released on July 29 by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
July 30, 2019
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Income influences radiologists' political donations
By Kate Madden Yee
Radiologists' personal income level and their knowledge of the federal advocacy process are key factors influencing donations to political action committees, according to a study published in the September-October issue of Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology.
July 24, 2019
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Groups urge passage of radiopharmaceutical bill
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Nuclear medicine and molecular imaging advocates went to Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, today to endorse a bill to improve the reimbursement process for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals.
July 16, 2019
USTR adds more imaging devices to tariff exempt list
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has added several imaging devices to the list of those exempt from the 25% tariffs imposed on Chinese goods in 2018, according to a notice published online July 9 in the Federal Register.
July 10, 2019
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FDA releases final ultrasound guidance
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued final guidance on the marketing clearance and use of diagnostic ultrasound systems and transducers.
June 25, 2019
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Breast density group asks FDA to clarify notification
By Kate Madden Yee
Efforts by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to standardize breast density notification across the U.S. are admirable but could be improved, according to comments submitted to the FDA June 12 by advocacy group DenseBreast-info.org.
June 13, 2019
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ASTRO commends new prior authorization legislation
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) is lauding bipartisan federal legislation that would curb restrictive prior authorization practices that delay patient access to critical cancer treatments.
June 6, 2019
NRC offers options for radiopharmaceutical training
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has proposed four options relative to current requirements to administer radiopharmaceuticals, including reducing the number of training and experience hours from 700 to 400.
June 3, 2019
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ACR lauds bipartisan bill on 'surprise' medical charges
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) is lauding the U.S. House of Representatives for the introduction of bipartisan legislation that addresses "surprise" medical bills.
May 22, 2019
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RefleXion files 510(k), opens manufacturing facility
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation therapy equipment developer RefleXion Medical has filed a 510(k) application with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its biology-guided radiotherapy system. The firm also opened a new 50,000-sq-ft manufacturing facility in Hayward, CA.
May 22, 2019
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Senate gets bill for RA Medicare payments
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
U.S. Sen. John Boozman (R-AR) has introduced the Senate's version of the Medicare Access to Radiology Care Act, a bill that would allow radiologists to submit Medicare claims for nonimaging services performed by radiologist assistants (RAs).
May 21, 2019
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