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MRS shows cost-benefit strength for brain tumor diagnosis
By Jonathan S. Batchelor
In January 2004, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services decided to continue the current noncoverage determination for proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS), stating there is inadequate evidence to conclude that MRS is necessary for diagnosing brain tumors. A research team from California, however, has presented compelling evidence that MRS use for brain tumor diagnosis is safe, accurate, and cost-effective.
January 27, 2005
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Palatin nets Medicare reimbursement code
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Contrast agent developer Palatin Technologies has received a temporary Medicare HCPCS reimbursement code for its NeutroSpec radiopharmaceutical.
January 23, 2005
Medicare panel endorses national privileging, Stark changes
By Tracie L. Thompson
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) is recommending the adoption of standards that would limit who can provide imaging under the U.S. federal health plan. The commission will present its imaging proposals, along with other recommendations such as changes to the Stark law, to Congress in March.
January 17, 2005
ATS offers minority scholarship to 2005 meeting
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Thoracic Society (ATS) is now accepting applications for its Minority Trainee Travel Awards (MTTA) program. MTTA provides travel funds for trainees of minority backgrounds to attend the ATS international conference, taking place May 20-25 in San Diego.
January 11, 2005
Misys adds to tsunami relief efforts
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Healthcare IT provider Misys Healthcare Systems said it has launched a charitable contribution campaign to assist victims of last month's Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami.
January 10, 2005
ACR criteria cut imaging costs in Israel
By Jonathan S. Batchelor
The American College of Radiology criteria for determining appropriate imaging exams are being credited with decreasing the costs associated with imaging self-referral by nonradiologists. In fact, following the guidelines can save millions, according to an Israeli healthcare service that has adopted the standards.
January 10, 2005
Kodak provides tsunami relief donations
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Eastman Kodak Health Imaging said it has provided diagnostic imaging supplies and equipment to relief centers in areas affected by the tsunami in South Asia.
January 9, 2005
Cedara donates to tsunami relief
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Canadian medical imaging software developer Cedara Software has donated $100,000 Canadian ($82,900 U.S.) to Save the Children Canada.
January 6, 2005
ACR to pitch Congress on 'designated physician imagers' for Medicare
By Tracie L. Thompson
As a more comprehensive response to spiraling costs fueled by nonradiologist self-referral, the American College of Radiology is proposing that Congress place limits on who can provide imaging to Medicare patients.
January 5, 2005
Boston Scientific provides tsunami aid
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Interventional device developer Boston Scientific has donated $100,000 (U.S.) to the Red Cross for tsunami relief in South Asia.
December 30, 2004
BrainLab reports new reimbursement code
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiotherapy developer BrainLab said that users of its ExacTrac X-Ray 6D image-guided radiation therapy system can now receive Medicare reimbursement.
December 20, 2004
Medicare to expand carotid artery stenting coverage
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) said it intends to extend Medicare coverage of carotid artery stenting to patients who are at high risk if they were to undergo carotid endarterectomy (CEA).
December 19, 2004
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