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Insurers reverse 97% of pediatric proton denials on appeal

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Insurance companies wind up covering proton therapy treatment for pediatric patients in 97% of cases they originally denied, according to a new study published online August 7 in Pediatric Blood & Cancer.

August 7, 2017

Help wanted: Openings increase in radiology job market

By Kate Madden Yee

It's a good time for a radiologist to find work. There are 14% more new jobs available for radiologists in 2017 compared with 2016, according to the sixth annual workforce survey by the American College of Radiology's Commission on Human Resources.

August 3, 2017

Impact of DBT co-pays | CMS plans for clinical decision support | Luminal water MRI

By Erik L. Ridley

July 31, 2017

Patients with co-pays less likely to choose DBT

By Kate Madden Yee

Women with any out-of-pocket expenses for screening mammography are less likely to choose digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) over digital mammography, compared with women who have complete insurance coverage for the exam, according to a study published online July 24 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

July 31, 2017

CMS sheds light on plans for clinical decision support

By Carin Carlson

In recently proposed rules, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) said it would delay clinical decision-support requirements for advanced imaging studies until 2019. But early adopters may benefit from a direct tie between the program and the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System, according to Carin Carlson from Healthcare Administrative Partners.

July 31, 2017

GE debuts film on women's health

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

GE Healthcare on July 18 debuted a film about three women's healthcare providers from India, Kenya, and Indonesia, documenting how they are overcoming challenges to bring better care to their communities.

July 19, 2017

Median salary for radiologists tops $500K

By Brian Casey

The median annual salary in 2017 for U.S. radiologists has topped $500,000 for the first time, according to a new survey on physician compensation by the American Medical Group Association. The growth continues a recovery in radiologist salaries that began in 2014.

July 19, 2017

Is Google News good for mammography?

By Kate Madden Yee

Coverage in Google News about mammography screening has the potential to influence public perception of the exam and could even affect women's adherence to screening protocols, according to a study published online July 7 in Academic Radiology.

July 18, 2017

ASTRO updates insurance coverage policies

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) has revised its recommendations for medical insurance coverage of the use of proton beam therapy to treat cancer.

July 13, 2017

CMS releases 2018 MPFS with 1% radiology pay cut

By Kate Madden Yee

The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on July 13 released a proposed rule for the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) for 2018 that includes a 1% cut in payments for radiology services.

July 13, 2017

Insurance coverage for CTC boosts screening

By Erik L. Ridley

Patients who have insurance coverage for CT colonography (CTC), also known as virtual colonoscopy, are much more likely to receive any form of colorectal cancer screening -- even a different screening test such as colonoscopy, according to research published online July 11 in Radiology.

July 10, 2017

5 things to consider when hiring a teleradiology service

By Sandy Coffta

Radiologists considering the use of an outside teleradiology service for final reads will have questions that include not only quality and cost but also the impact on the group's relationship with its hospital and referring physician community. Sandy Coffta of Healthcare Administrative Partners offers five things to consider when hiring a service.

July 4, 2017

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