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Dr. Philip Palmer, pioneering radiologist in Africa, dies
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Dr. Philip E.S. Palmer, a pioneer in promoting the use of radiology and radiation therapy in Africa and developing countries, died on January 3 at the age of 91. He was an adviser to the World Health Organization for 30 years, and was the first recipient of the International Society of Radiology's Beclere Medal.
January 14, 2013
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CMS issues new meaningful use guidance
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has provided new guidance that clarifies the eligibility of certain radiologists for the "significant hardship" exception added in stage 2 of its meaningful use IT incentive program.
January 9, 2013
Report: Slow growth in 2011 for U.S. medical spending
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The growth rate of U.S. healthcare spending in 2011 remained low for a third consecutive year, at 3.9%, according to a report published in the January issue of Health Affairs. But Medicare spending, particularly fee-for-service physician services, was one of the faster-growing categories compared to 2010.
January 7, 2013
Most radiologists don't meet Medicare quality reporting rules
By Kate Madden Yee
More than three-quarters of radiologists are not meeting requirements of the Medicare Physician Quality Reporting System, according to a study to be published in the February issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology. The shortfall could expose radiologists to penalties starting in 2015.
January 7, 2013
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Use of imaging in inpatient setting lags overall growth
By Kate Madden Yee
Use of noninvasive diagnostic imaging in the hospital inpatient setting lagged overall imaging growth from 2000 to 2010, and the share of imaging being done on an inpatient basis dropped from 32% to 25%, said Dr. Vijay Rao from Thomas Jefferson University.
January 7, 2013
CMS reports fraud prevention savings
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Fraud Prevent System saved an estimated $115.4 million in projected savings, according to a September 2012 report to Congress of its first implantation year performance that has now been made publicly available.
December 23, 2012
MITA lauds Congress for push on Medicare rates
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance (MITA) today thanked 17 members of Congress for delivering a letter to House leaders warning about reimbursement cuts to medical imaging.
December 20, 2012
Are radiologists entrepreneurial? Not so much
By Kate Madden Yee
For years, radiology has been among the higher-earning physician specialties, and radiologists have often been thought of as entrepreneurial. But how close is this perception to reality? Researchers from Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals discussed the topic at the RSNA 2012 meeting.
December 20, 2012
MITA lauds CMS PET tracer proposal
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance (MITA) is lauding the proposal by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to remove the national noncoverage decision for PET with radiopharmaceuticals for U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved oncologic applications.
December 17, 2012
CMS proposal could ease payment path for oncology PET tracers
By Wayne Forrest
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) this week proposed a new policy that could make it easier for new oncology PET tracers to win reimbursement. PET advocates are disappointed, however, that the change won't apply to tracers used for neurology and cardiology applications.
December 13, 2012
Exeter Hospital retains Medicare standing
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The New Hampshire hospital at the center of a controversy over a former radiologic technologist who may have infected patients with hepatitis C will be able to continue to participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs after passing a U.S. government audit.
December 11, 2012
Survey confirms escalating use of EMRs/EHRs in U.S.
By Cynthia E. Keen
Nearly 75% of office-based physicians used an electronic medical or health record (EMR/EHR) system during 2012, according to the U.S. National Center for Health Statistics, part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Almost 40% of these physicians have installed a basic system at their practice.
December 9, 2012
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