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MICI Q2: Political concerns cloud radiology outlook
By Brian Casey
Concerns about the political outlook in Washington, DC, and its effect on healthcare policy continue to weigh heavily on the minds of radiology administrators, if the most recent update to the Medical Imaging Confidence Index (MICI) is any indication.
May 10, 2017
2017 05 10 15 51 20 2 New Chart 2017 Q2 400
AMIC calls on MedPAC to back appropriate use criteria
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Access to Medical Imaging Coalition (AMIC) is requesting that the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) fully endorse the implementation of appropriate use criteria for advanced imaging studies.
May 9, 2017
Radiology is not immune to sexual harassment
By Kate Madden Yee
As a specialty, radiology has historically had low rates of sexual harassment. But that doesn't mean the problem is resolved, according to a study published online April 28 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
May 9, 2017
2016 12 30 17 22 48 885 Gender Symbols 400
Incidental imaging findings boost healthcare costs
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Routine imaging to diagnose heart attacks generates incidental findings in more than half of patients -- prompting increased healthcare costs, according to a study published in the May issue of the Journal of Hospital Medicine.
May 7, 2017
From king to data scientist: Radiologists must adapt to AI
By Louise Gagnon
The arrival of artificial intelligence (AI) in radiology will force radiologists to take on new responsibilities to remain integral members of the healthcare team, according to a talk at the Canadian Association of Radiologists annual meeting last month.
May 2, 2017
2016 09 22 14 54 51 601 Computer Head 400
Medicare drives down payments for medical imaging
By Kate Madden Yee
Medicare payment policies intended to curb spending for noninvasive diagnostic imaging services have been quite successful over the past decade, reducing costs to the program for these procedures by 33% between 2006 and 2015, according to a study published online April 24 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
April 27, 2017
2016 08 22 10 18 31 293 Money Belt Tighten 400
How do high-deductible health plans affect radiology?
By Carin Carlson
The rise of high-deductible health plans is creating new challenges for imaging facilities, according to Carin Carlson of Healthcare Administrative Partners. Patient collections are once again becoming an important activity, and there are winners and losers under the new structure.
April 23, 2017
2017 04 20 14 33 37 718 Money Hundred Bills 400
Malpractice claim rate against U.S. physicians drops
By Brian Casey
The rate of malpractice claims paid against U.S. physicians has dropped across all medical specialties over the past 20 years, according to an article in JAMA Internal Medicine. Radiologists have also benefited from the trend, although to a lesser extent than other disciplines.
April 12, 2017
2016 11 08 16 44 12 318 Gavel 400
Breast cancer treatment varies in cost-effectiveness
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Different treatments for early-stage breast cancer vary in their cost-effectiveness, according to a study published online April 10 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
April 10, 2017
Radiologists rank 6th on Medscape salary survey
By Brian Casey
Radiologists ranked sixth on a survey of physician salaries produced by Medscape, with an average annual compensation of $396,000.
April 5, 2017
2016 09 14 15 25 23 643 Dollar Sign 400
Neiman coding analysis platform finds subspecialties
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A coding platform developed by the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute can identify the subspecialties of radiologists based on claims submissions, potentially paving the way for quality metrics geared specifically for individual subspecialties, according to a study published online March 16 in the American Journal of Roentgenology.
March 21, 2017
CMS delays expansion of cardio, ortho bundled programs
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) on March 21 published an interim rule in the Federal Register that delays expansion of bundled payment pilot programs for orthopedics and cardiac care by three months.
March 21, 2017
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