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Report: Federal black lung fund running low on cash
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. government's program to assist coal miners who are diagnosed with black lung disease is running low on cash, according to an article published by CNN.
June 11, 2018
CMS again declines coverage for NaF-PET scans
By Wayne Forrest
Despite numerous studies and years of research into the benefits of PET imaging with sodium fluoride (NaF) for cancer patients with bone metastases, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has again rejected reimbursement coverage.
June 6, 2018
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Zebra Medical secures $30M in financing
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Big-data visualization software developer Zebra Medical Vision has secured $30 million in financing in a round led by aMoon and Aurum Ventures.
June 6, 2018
Will Medicare quality metrics hurt general radiologists?
By Kate Madden Yee
Do Medicare quality metrics accurately capture the performance of radiologists? Perhaps not, and this could be a problem not only for general radiologists but also for patients, according to a study in the June issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
June 5, 2018
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ACR Foundation doles out global humanitarian award
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology Foundation has named Dr. Michael Nelson of Minnetonka, MN, as the 2018 recipient of its Global Humanitarian Award.
May 28, 2018
How IT innovation can improve healthcare in Canada
By Laurie Lafleur
While Canadians fiercely defend their country's healthcare system and its universal access to care, the Canadian model suffers from woes such as long wait times and a shortage of physicians. Laurie Lafleur of Paragon Consulting Partners suggests that innovation in healthcare IT can help address some of these shortcomings.
May 27, 2018
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First steps toward APM participation for radiologists
By Richard Morris
There's no doubt that Medicare's payment for physician services is moving toward a value-based system, and many other healthcare payors are following that lead. Are you ready for the change? In this article, Richard Morris of Healthcare Administrative Partners helps you prepare for alternative payment models (APMs).
May 24, 2018
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ACR names McGinty as new chair
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) Board of Chancellors has elected Dr. Geraldine McGinty as its new chair. She is the first woman to hold that post in the ACR's nearly 100-year history.
May 21, 2018
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ACR asks CMS to clarify CT lung cancer screening payment
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) and various partner associations have submitted a letter to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requesting confirmation of Medicare reimbursement for CT lung cancer screening at independent diagnostic testing facilities.
May 21, 2018
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Geography influences gender discrepancies in radiology
By Kate Madden Yee
Women are underrepresented in the U.S. radiologist workforce, and geography appears to be a contributing factor, according to a study published online May 18 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
May 21, 2018
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U.S. radiologists ramp up political contributions
By Kate Madden Yee
Radiologists are stepping up their political game. In fact, they've tripled their contributions since 2003, particularly to the specialty's political action committee, according to a May 19 presentation at the American College of Radiology's annual meeting in Washington, DC.
May 20, 2018
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ACR points out reasons for low CT lung screening rates
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
In light of recent research indicating low CT lung cancer screening rates, the American College of Radiology (ACR) has suggested that the combination of low Medicare reimbursement and insufficient patient and physician awareness may be to blame.
May 17, 2018
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