Regulatory: Page 38

The value of PICC for interventional radiologists
By Sandy Coffta
Interventional radiologists are often called to perform peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC) procedures. In this new article, Sandy Coffta of Healthcare Administrative Partners discusses changes to how PICC procedures are reimbursed and their financial implications.
April 22, 2019
2018 03 09 19 22 0495 Coffta Sandy 400 Thumb
ASTRO hails new anti-self-referral legislation
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) is applauding the introduction of the Promoting Integrity in Medicare Act of 2019, a new bill in the U.S. Congress that would eliminate the in-office exemption for four services -- including advanced imaging and radiation therapy -- from anti-self-referral provisions of the Stark law.
April 10, 2019
Bill proposes Medicare payments for RA work
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiologists could submit claims to Medicare for nonimaging services performed by radiologist assistants (RAs) in hospital and office settings under legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Mike Doyle (D-PA). The bill is known as the Medicare Access to Radiology Care Act (HR 1970).
April 2, 2019
2019 04 03 21 49 4752 Medical Staff Team 20190403215004
FDA eyes new framework for AI that continuously learns
By Erik L. Ridley
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced an effort to develop a new regulatory framework for medical artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms that reflects the fact that these tools are continuously learning and evolving from experience gained in real-world clinical use.
April 2, 2019
2016 09 02 09 36 05 93 Fda Logo V2 400
ACR, other groups lobby for CTC screening bill
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) is joining colorectal cancer care advocates, minority healthcare organizations, and other medical associations in calling on Congress to pass the CT Colonography (CTC) Screening for Colorectal Cancer Act, a bipartisan bill that would provide Medicare coverage for CTC screening.
April 1, 2019
2019 04 02 17 35 0206 Colon2 400
MIPS reporting and payment adjustments for radiology
By Richard Morris
The year 2019 marks the third reporting period under the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS). What changes are in store for this year? And how will they affect fee schedule adjustments in the future? Richard Morris of Healthcare Administrative Partners offers some guidance.
April 1, 2019
2018 03 16 20 44 0625 Morris Richard 20180316203124
CMS unveils artificial intelligence challenge
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has begun taking applications for its CMS Artificial Intelligence Health Outcomes Challenge.
March 27, 2019
2018 05 08 20 53 8214 Artificial Intelligence Map 400
FDA proposes adding breast density reporting to MQSA
By Kate Madden Yee
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on March 27 proposed adding language on breast density to letters sent to women after their mammograms. The proposal would create a national standard for density reporting after years of state-by-state efforts.
March 26, 2019
2016 09 02 09 36 05 93 Fda Logo V2 400
AHRQ seeks new members for USPSTF
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is soliciting nominations for new members of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF).
March 25, 2019
DOJ says ACA should be struck down
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has shifted its position on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), stating that the entire law should be struck down, according to an ABC News report.
March 25, 2019
Elekta gets Canadian clearance for Unity MR
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation oncology vendor Elekta has received a Medical Device License from Health Canada for the sale of its Elekta Unity MR radiation therapy system in Canada.
March 24, 2019
2018 11 09 17 35 8655 Elekta Astro 400
Biotronik gets FDA nod for 3T tachycardia devices
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Biomedical device company Biotronik has received premarket approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Acticor and Rivacor families of high-voltage cardiac rhythm management devices.
March 17, 2019
Previous Page
Page 38 of 305
Next Page