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Distributing imaging services could improve reimbursement
By Amerigo Allegretto
Distributing CT and MRI services between sites for Medicare patients could improve reimbursement for the same services delivered, according to research published August 28 in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology.
August 29, 2023
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Online self-scheduling use in mammography increases
By Amerigo Allegretto
The use of online self-scheduling for screening mammography has increased by over 30 percentage points over the last eight years, according to findings published August 25 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
August 29, 2023
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SCCT urges comments on proposed CT reimbursements
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) is urging members to comment on 2024 proposed reimbursements for coronary CT angiography.
August 22, 2023
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Spanish-preferring Latinas have more mammograms ordered
By Amerigo Allegretto
Spanish language-preferring Latinas are more likely to have a mammogram ordered by their primary care provider compared to their non-Hispanic white peers, according to research published August 19 in Preventive Medicine.
August 21, 2023
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ACR urges full coverage for amyloid PET scans
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) has raised concerns over a federal proposal for insurance coverage of amyloid PET scans for Alzheimer's disease patients.
August 20, 2023
2020 07 01 22 14 2802 Washington Dc Capitol 400
ASRT joins Radiology Health Equity Coalition
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) recently joined the American College of Radiology's (ACR) Radiology Health Equity Coalition, an alliance of 11 organizations with the goal of improving healthcare equity in radiology.
July 31, 2023
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Can self-scheduling and referral close breast cancer screening gaps?
By Amerigo Allegretto
Online patient portal self-scheduling and self-referral methods can help mitigate health disparities in breast cancer screening, according to research published July 26 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
July 31, 2023
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Proposed Medicare rule will not improve radiology reimbursement
By Sandy Coffta
In a new column, Sandy Coffta of Healthcare Administrative Partners assesses how the 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule would affect radiology.
July 31, 2023
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ACR: Radiology could take up to 4% reimbursement reduction in 2024
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiology could take an up to 4% reimbursement reduction under the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) proposed rule for the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS).
July 30, 2023
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Racial minority groups are underrepresented in Alzheimer's studies
By Kate Madden Yee
Racial and ethnic minority groups in the U.S. are inadequately represented in Alzheimer's neuroimaging research, according to a study published July 25 in Communications Medicine.
July 25, 2023
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Amy Patel talks breast imaging advocacy with AuntMinnie.com
Amy Patel, MD, spoke with AuntMinnie.com about her advocacy efforts at the state and federal levels in making diagnostic breast imaging more accessible to women.
July 24, 2023
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Experts sound off on public health strategies
By Amerigo Allegretto
Radiologists can employ several strategies to promote sustainable population health, according to a report published July 24 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
July 23, 2023
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