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Video from RSNA 2016: How will the 2016 election affect radiology?
CHICAGO - Donald Trump's stunning triumph in the U.S. presidential election shocked the nation. How will a Trump presidency affect radiology? Jim Hamilton, president of the Radiology Business Management Association, offers some ideas on what the radiology community can look forward to under a Trump administration.
November 27, 2016
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ACR warns of MRI reimbursement cuts in 2017
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Reimbursement for radiology procedures may face significant reductions in 2017, according to an analysis by the American College of Radiology (ACR).
November 20, 2016
NinePoint highlights CMS reimbursement increases
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
NinePoint Medical said the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) 2017 final fee schedule includes a substantial reimbursement increase for esophageal procedures performed using its NvisionVLE imaging system.
November 15, 2016
3 questions to shape the future of AI and radiology
By Dr. Christopher Austin
The introduction of disruptive healthcare technologies rarely threatens the role of the clinician -- but radiology is fast becoming the exception. In this column, Dr. Christopher Austin of GE Healthcare suggests three questions that radiologists should ask themselves if they want to lead and not follow the changes that are coming.
November 15, 2016
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EQUIP: The FDA's new breast image quality program
By Bonnie Rush
In its ongoing efforts to improve breast cancer detection rates, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it plans to use its Mammography Quality Standards Act inspection program to increase mammography image quality through a new venture it's calling Enhancing Quality Using the Inspection Program (EQUIP).
November 13, 2016
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Radiology trends in Conn. tied to reimbursement
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Connecticut Department of Social Services found that use of radiology services increased during a recent nine-month period in 2016, compared with a year ago, despite a 42.5% reduction in Medicaid reimbursement in the state last year.
November 10, 2016
Could radiologists be found liable for patient suicide?
By Kate Madden Yee
If a patient commits suicide after receiving imaging exam results he or she perceives to be bad news, could the radiologist be held responsible? It's a compelling question, and one radiologists need to consider as patients gain increasing access to radiology reports through online portals or even direct mail.
November 8, 2016
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The tax benefits of year-end equipment financing
By Mark Hoffman
For many businesses, the fourth quarter is the perfect time to assess their performance and begin planning for the coming year. It's important to keep in mind that factors related to how businesses pay for capital equipment can affect their overall financial health, according to Mark Hoffman from Key Equipment Finance.
November 6, 2016
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CMS releases final OPPS 2017 rule
By Kate Madden Yee
On November 1, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released its final 2017 rule for the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS), confirming proposals outlined in the July version.
November 3, 2016
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CMS provides details on analog x-ray reductions
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has provided details on how it plans to implement payment reductions for the use of analog radiography starting in 2017.
November 3, 2016
Final 2017 MPFS rule has some good news for radiology
By Kate Madden Yee
On November 2, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released its final 2017 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) rule -- and for once there's some good news for radiology.
November 3, 2016
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Article suggests digital technology has ruined radiology
By Brian Casey
Has digital technology -- specifically PACS -- ruined radiology as a medical specialty? That's the provocative suggestion of a new article published on October 25.
October 26, 2016
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