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Johns Hopkins tackles problem of unnecessary scans
By Wayne Forrest
It's estimated that 20% to 50% of imaging scans in the U.S. may be unnecessary, and radiology exams accounted for more than 100 overutilization targets in the Choosing Wisely campaign. With these facts in mind, radiologists and clinicians at Johns Hopkins Hospital are collaborating to develop an ambitious plan to solve the problem.
June 28, 2017
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Is there a fox in your billing henhouse?
By John Stiles
"Don't let the fox guard the henhouse" is an idiom used to point out to somebody that his or her action could invite disaster. In this column, John Stiles of HealthPro Medical Billing offers some advice for medical practices on making sure they don't end up with a fox in their billing henhouse.
June 28, 2017
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Texas governor signs DBT insurance bill
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas has signed legislation requiring insurance providers to cover digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) for women older than 35, with no co-payment.
June 27, 2017
Radiology billing must adapt to patient consumerism
By Carin Carlson
The rise of patient consumerism in healthcare is creating challenges for radiology practices. Practices may need to change their billing procedures to meet the new patient demands and expectations, according to a new column by Carin Carlson of Healthcare Administrative Partners.
June 25, 2017
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Radiologist repeats as poker champion
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A radiologist from Pennsylvania has been crowned champion in the seniors category at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas for the second straight year.
June 21, 2017
Do radiologists call clinicians too often? Yes and no
By Wayne Forrest
Do you feel like you spend too much time on the phone talking to referring physicians? If so, think again: Clinicians actually value phone time with radiologists, according to a new study that found diverging opinions between radiologists who think their calls are excessive and referring physicians who appreciate the direct communication.
June 21, 2017
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CMS proposes revisions to simplify MACRA
By Brian Casey
Changes could be imminent to the U.S. government's program for shifting healthcare practices toward value-based care and away from volume. The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on June 20 announced a proposed rule that aims to simplify reporting requirements under the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) of 2015.
June 19, 2017
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Why radiologists find it hard to face patients
By Brian Casey
Radiologists are being told they need to spend more time with patients, but is this a realistic expectation? A new survey published June 20 in Radiology found that while most radiologists would like more patient-facing time, the realities of their jobs -- such as reimbursement for their time -- get in the way.
June 19, 2017
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Take care managing radiologists of different generations
By Dr. Barry Julius
From adapting to a PACS upgrade to managing salary and vacation requirements, radiologists of different generations should be handled in different ways. In a new column, Dr. Barry Julius, founder of the website RadsResident.com, offers advice based on his experiences with baby boomers, Gen Xers, and millennials.
June 19, 2017
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CMS: State healthcare spending growth on the rise
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Growth in state healthcare spending picked up in 2014 after a slowdown in previous years, according to a new report from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Office of the Actuary.
June 14, 2017
Study: No 'Angelina Jolie' effect on breast screening
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Celebrity news does not seem to increase women's compliance with mammography screening, according to a study published online June 8 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
June 12, 2017
New survey finds radiologists are back in demand
By Brian Casey
For the first time in a decade, radiologists have landed back in the top 10 of search assignments for U.S. physicians by recruiting firm Merritt Hawkins, as employment conditions in the specialty continue to improve.
June 7, 2017
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