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ASTRO: Prostate RT works better than expected in black men
By Brian Casey
SAN ANTONIO - Radiation therapy (RT) could be more effective in African-American men with prostate cancer than previously realized, according to data presented on Monday at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting.
October 22, 2018
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How to fix the 'boys' club' in interventional radiology
By Kate Madden Yee
Is interventional radiology a "boys' club" dominated by men? That's the suggestion of a new survey that found women make up a small minority of interventional radiologists and often experience various types of harassment, according to a paper in the October issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.
October 16, 2018
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CMS signs participants for new payment model
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) said that 1,299 healthcare entities have signed on to participate in the administration's Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Advanced (BPCI Advanced) payment model.
October 8, 2018
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Cancer death disparities linked to poverty, lifestyle
By Rebekah Moan
Yale researchers have found that disparities in cancer death rates are linked to poverty and lifestyle factors across the U.S. The factors may provide public health experts with specific targets for potentially reducing such disparities, the researchers said.
October 8, 2018
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Why out-of-network balance billing laws are important
By Rebecca Farrington
New Jersey is the latest state to pass legislation that will affect the amount a radiology practice can collect from patients whose insurance is not accepted by the practice. In a new column, Rebecca Farrington of Healthcare Administrative Partners explains how these out-of-network balance billing laws can affect radiology practices.
September 30, 2018
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Remote ultrasound helps Malawi physicians identify TB
By Kate Madden Yee
Healthcare personnel in Malawi used ultrasound to diagnose tuberculosis (TB) in patients infected with HIV with the help of a teleradiology link that sent images to a U.S.-based radiologist, according to a report published online September 26 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
September 26, 2018
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Radiologist billed $56K for air ambulance lift
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A Texas radiologist was billed $56,603 for a medical helicopter transfer to a trauma center after an all-terrain vehicle accident, according to a National Public Radio report published online September 26 in Kaiser Health News.
September 25, 2018
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Radiology residents less prone to burnout
By Kate Madden Yee
Across a range of specialties, radiology residents tend to be less prone to burnout, with just over a third reporting symptoms of the condition, according to a study published in the September 18 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. But when it comes to regretting their career choice, they're higher on the list.
September 18, 2018
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How Medicare fee schedule changes will affect radiology
By Richard Morris
How will the 2019 proposed rule for the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule impact radiology practices? In a new column, Richard Morris of Healthcare Administrative Partners unpacks the rule and explains how it may affect your operations.
September 16, 2018
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Prostate MRI coverage varies greatly -- with many caveats
By Wayne Forrest
Insurance coverage for prostate MRI scans varies widely among private payors, requires certain conditions for reimbursement of major conditions, and does not reflect current clinical practice. Those harsh conclusions are contained in a new study published online September 11 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
September 12, 2018
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Don't underestimate financial cost of exam no-shows
By Kate Madden Yee
Missed imaging appointments are costly for radiology departments, affecting not only a department's bottom line but also patient care, according to a study published in the September issue of Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology.
September 12, 2018
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Is Medicare paying enough for MRI-compatible implants?
By Wayne Forrest
U.S. hospitals could be losing up to $400 million annually on placing MRI-compatible cardiac rhythm management devices in patients due to a discrepancy between what the devices cost and what Medicare is paying for them, according to a new report by group purchasing organization Vizient.
September 6, 2018
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