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Screening mammo numbers rebound big in La. postpandemic
By Amerigo Allegretto
The COVID-19 pandemic led to sharp declines in screening mammograms among Medicaid beneficiaries in Louisiana, but those numbers rebounded to prepandemic levels, suggests research published January 19 in JAMA Network Open.
January 19, 2023
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ACR offers recommendations for reimbursement dispute resolution
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) has released recommendations it hopes will help with the independent dispute resolution (IDR) process for out-of-network care imaging reimbursement.
January 18, 2023
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Radiologists have central role in improving health equity
By Amerigo Allegretto
Radiologists have a responsibility to improve and ensure health equity for all patients, researchers wrote in a discussion piece published online January 12 in RadioGraphics.
January 16, 2023
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Komen applauds legislation introduction for breast imaging access
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Susan G. Komen is voicing support for New Mexico state representative Christine Chandler (D-43) for working with the organization to introduce legislation addressing breast imaging barriers.
January 11, 2023
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Last-minute Congressional action reduces Medicare fee cuts for 2023
By Sandy Coffta
In a new column, Sandy Coffta of Healthcare Administrative Partners (HAP) discusses the impact of the recent Congressional action to reduce the Medicare reimbursement pay cuts that had been scheduled to take effect in 2023.
January 8, 2023
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Quality Payment Program strategy for radiology in 2023
By Erin Stephens
In a new column, Erin Stephens of Healthcare Administrative Partners shares strategy tips for radiologists participating in the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Quality Payment Program (QPP).
January 2, 2023
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CMS delays decision on amyloid PET coverage
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) plans to take more time to review evidence in deciding whether to change coverage for amyloid PET scans for patients in clinical trials.
December 15, 2022
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Women attending screening have higher breast cancer survival rates
By Amerigo Allegretto
Women who attend organized breast cancer screening have a higher survival rate than women who attend opportunistic screening, according to a French study published December 9 in Cancer Epidemiology.
December 14, 2022
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Parking fees contribute to cancer patients' financial burden
By Amerigo Allegretto
Hospital parking fees add to cancer patients' financial burden, and may lead to poorer health outcomes, suggests a Canadian study published December 7 in the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences.
December 6, 2022
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Breast MRI access grows among women covered by Medicare
By Amerigo Allegretto
Sunday, November 27 | 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. | S5-SSBR02-5 | Room E450BWomen with Medicare insurance have seen increased access to breast MRI exams over the past decade, especially in outpatient hospital settings, according to this presentation.
November 16, 2022
RSNA to offer DEI courses at upcoming meeting
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
RSNA's Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (CDEI) plans to hold educational sessions at the upcoming RSNA annual meeting in Chicago.
November 3, 2022
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CMS releases final 2023 Medicare reimbursement rules
By Erik L. Ridley
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has published its final Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System rules for 2023.
November 1, 2022
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