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Radiologists (mostly) cheer as insurers set imaging rules
By Tracie L. Thompson
The concept isn't new, but "privileging" of imaging providers is gaining steam among payors. The trend may force changes in radiology practices, but it's more likely to curb imaging self-referral, making health plans the unexpected protectors and champions of imaging specialists.
November 3, 2004
Medicare announces payment rates and policy changes
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) this week announced its final rule establishing a 3.3% increase in new payment rates for outpatient services starting January 1.
November 2, 2004
Siemens, CMS expand partnership
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Siemens Medical Solutions and radiation treatment software developer CMS have expanded their relationship, inking a sales and development agreement.
October 25, 2004
IHS brings mobile mammo to High Plains
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Indian Health Service (IHS) will be dedicating a mobile women's health clinic next week in Belcourt, ND, to serve women in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska.
October 19, 2004
Will Etheridge's breast cancer up screening in gay community?
By Shalmali Pal
Melissa Etheridge's publicist announced last week that the singer has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Will Etheridge's cancer scare spur the lesbian community, which has a history of underutilizing screening, to take more interest in their breast health? Health researchers who study the community offer their opinions.
October 14, 2004
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CMS finalizes coverage for carotid artery stenting
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has expanded coverage of percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) of the carotid artery with stenting. The final national coverage determination (NCD) applies to Medicare-eligible participants of a Food and Drug Administration-mandated postapproval study for a newly approved carotid stent.
October 12, 2004
New financing for Resonant
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiotherapy device manufacturer Resonant Medical said it has secured financing from the Canadian Medical Discoveries Fund, along with MDS Capital, BDC Venture Capital, and MSBi Capital.
October 6, 2004
Ferrania, CMS extend relationship
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Medical imaging vendor Ferrania LifeImaging of Cairo Montenotte, Italy, and U.K.-based independent engineering service firm CMS have extended a partnership agreement.
October 6, 2004
CMS proposals slash PET reimbursement for hospitals
By Jonathan S. Batchelor
The proposed 2005 PET reimbursement rates for the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (HOPPS) could knock the wind out of PET's sails just as the modality is getting up to speed.
September 23, 2004
CMS to cover PET for Alzheimer's
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
In a major win for PET advocates, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has expanded Medicare coverage of PET to include some Medicare beneficiaries with suspected Alzheimer's disease.
September 16, 2004
RITA gets Cigna approval
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Oncology device firm RITA Medical Systems of Mountain View, CA, reported that Cigna HealthCare has established U.S. coverage for the treatment of liver cancer with radiofrequency ablation (RFA).
September 13, 2004
CMS to cover carotid artery stenting
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) said it intends to expand coverage of percutaneous transluminal angioplasty of the carotid artery with placement of an FDA-approved carotid stent.
September 1, 2004
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