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CMS issues MPFS conversion update
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has made another adjustment to the 2011 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), the agency said.
January 3, 2011
CMS clarifies imaging accreditation rules
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) this week announced that hospitals are exempt from provisions in the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 that require accreditation for providers of advanced diagnostic imaging services.
December 14, 2010
Medicare paying for more diagnostic VC exams
By Eric Barnes
Across the U.S., Medicare is paying for more diagnostic virtual colonoscopy exams and is issuing fewer reimbursement denials, according to a new study of U.S. data. However, the trend varies substantially by geographic region, researchers said in a presentation at this month's RSNA meeting in Chicago.
December 14, 2010
CMS revises policy on pacemakers and MRI
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has revised its policy on reimbursement for the use of MRI in patients with pacemakers to support coverage of the exams in clinical studies.
December 12, 2010
SuccessEHS launches Medicare claim tool
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Practice management and electronic health record system developer SuccessEHS of Birmingham, AL, has released its Medicare Revision Tool, which helps identify underpaid Medicare claims.
December 1, 2010
CTA reveals African-Americans have more unstable plaque
By Charlene Laino
CHICAGO - Using CT angiography (CTA), researchers have found that African-American patients have more noncalcified plaque in their coronary arteries than Caucasian patients. The study results were reported at the RSNA annual meeting being held this week in Chicago.
November 30, 2010
Cardiac PET payments to drop 23% in 2011 due to HOPPS cuts
By Wayne Forrest
Healthcare facilities and imaging centers in the U.S. struggling with lower reimbursement rates will face another challenge next year, as payments for PET myocardial perfusion imaging will decrease from $1,433 to $1,099.
November 25, 2010
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A-Life to highlight new coding capabilities
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Coding firm A-Life Medical will showcase new computer-assisted coding capabilities at the RSNA meeting in Chicago.
November 22, 2010
Senate passes 1-month SGR extension
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
On Thursday, the U.S. Senate passed a bill that yet again would stave off cuts to physician payments under the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula, according to a statement from the Senate Finance Committee.
November 18, 2010
GE donates Vscan US units for use in Africa
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
GE Healthcare has donated 10 of its Vscan ultrasound pocket-sized visualization units to the Vatican's Good Samaritan Foundation for use in Africa.
November 17, 2010
CMS sets up center for healthcare innovation
By Cynthia E. Keen
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced on November 17 that it has formally established an innovation center to examine new ways of delivering healthcare that are designed to save money for CMS while improving the quality of care for its patients.
November 16, 2010
Radisphere secures $27.5M in financing
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiology services provider Radisphere National Radiology Group has received $27.5 million in financing, led by Maverick Capital and the company's existing investor, Oak Investment Partners.
November 15, 2010
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