Regulatory: Page 64

USPSTF recommends against thyroid cancer screening
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Updating its previous recommendation from 1996, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has issued a draft recommendation that continues to advise against the use of thyroid cancer screening in asymptomatic adults.
November 21, 2016
ACR warns of MRI reimbursement cuts in 2017
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Reimbursement for radiology procedures may face significant reductions in 2017, according to an analysis by the American College of Radiology (ACR).
November 20, 2016
Ill. center suspends mammography after review
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
An imaging center in Illinois has stopped performing mammography examinations after a review by the American College of Radiology found deficiencies with the images, according to a published report.
November 14, 2016
FDA OKs Medtronic's defibrillator
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Device manufacturer Medtronic has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its Claria MRI Quad cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator SureScan device for patients with heart failure.
November 13, 2016
What does the 2016 election mean for radiology?
By James Hamilton
With Donald Trump winning the U.S. presidential election and the Republicans maintaining control of both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate, the country will shift to the right and federal and state healthcare policy could change dramatically. What might this mean for radiology?
November 9, 2016
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CMS releases final OPPS 2017 rule
By Kate Madden Yee
On November 1, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released its final 2017 rule for the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS), confirming proposals outlined in the July version.
November 3, 2016
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CMS provides details on analog x-ray reductions
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has provided details on how it plans to implement payment reductions for the use of analog radiography starting in 2017.
November 3, 2016
Final 2017 MPFS rule has some good news for radiology
By Kate Madden Yee
On November 2, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released its final 2017 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) rule -- and for once there's some good news for radiology.
November 3, 2016
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Varian claims favorable ruling in Elekta patent suit
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation oncology firm Varian Medical Systems said that an administrative law judge with the United States International Trade Commission has issued an initial determination in its favor for the firm's ongoing patent dispute with fellow radiation oncology vendor Elekta.
October 31, 2016
Judge finds in favor of Elekta in dispute with Varian
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A U.S. administrative law judge issued an initial determination on October 27 in a litigation dispute between radiation oncology firms Elekta and Varian Medical Systems, finding in favor of Elekta.
October 30, 2016
NYC official seeks more access to DBT
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
New York City Public Advocate Letitia James has called on New York City and the state of New York to expand access to digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT).
October 25, 2016
FDA: Discontinue use of Multidata RT devices
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
In a letter posted October 20, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urged healthcare providers to discontinue use of radiation therapy (RT) devices manufactured and sold by Multidata Systems International.
October 20, 2016
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