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Breast MR: Is it accessible to women who need it?
By Kate Madden Yee
MR is an effective breast cancer screening tool for women with a higher lifetime risk of the disease. But its availability can be limited, and sociodemographic factors may play more of a role in access than women's breast cancer risk factors, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
March 29, 2016
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Do 'vulnerable' women lack access to breast imaging?
By Kate Madden Yee
Unequal access to breast imaging across the U.S. -- especially advanced services such as ultrasound, breast MRI, and image-guided biopsy -- can lead to delays in diagnosis and negative outcomes. So how accessible are these services to women who might be considered vulnerable because of racial, social, or economic barriers?
March 22, 2016
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AIUM: Ultrasound offers promise for preventing maternal death
By Erik L. Ridley
NEW YORK CITY - Is giving birth safely largely a privilege of the rich? It could be, given the shockingly high maternal death rates that still plague the developing world. But ultrasound can help, according to a March 18 talk at the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) annual meeting.
March 17, 2016
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ECRI partners with London School of Economics
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Healthcare consultancy ECRI Institute has formed a partnership with the London School of Economics and Political Science to work on a medical device pricing project.
March 17, 2016
Imaging use continues to drop as cardiac procedures shift
By Kate Madden Yee
There was a 1.1% drop in imaging volume per Medicare beneficiary in 2014, according to new figures released by the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission. Much of the change has been fueled by a shift of cardiac imaging from private practices to hospital outpatient departments.
March 16, 2016
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Tips for avoiding coding confusion on radiology claims
By Catherine Huyghe
What's the best way to avoid confusion when submitting reimbursement claims for radiology services? For one thing, avoid listing a code number in place of a written diagnostic statement, according to Catherine Huyghe of Panacea Healthcare Solutions, who offers other tips for making sure your claims get paid.
March 16, 2016
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Arterys closes financing round
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Imaging software developer Arterys has wrapped up a financing round that raised more than $12 million.
March 15, 2016
Medicare outlines payment rules for CT lung cancer screening
By Carin Carlson
The Medicare system has finally provided more detail on the particulars regarding billing and reimbursement for low-dose CT lung cancer screening exams. Carin Carlson of Healthcare Administrative Partners offers guidance to imaging facilities on what they'll need to do to secure reimbursement for these exams.
March 14, 2016
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Accuray, GE Finance to collaborate
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation oncology firm Accuray and GE Capital Healthcare Equipment Finance have inked a collaboration agreement to develop financing options that Accuray hopes will boost market access to its CyberKnife and TomoTherapy systems.
February 24, 2016
MICI Q1: Solid floor under rad administrator sentiment
By Brian Casey
A solid footing is undergirding the optimism of radiology administrators regarding their business prospects in the first quarter of 2016, according to the latest figures from the Medical Imaging Confidence Index (MICI).
February 22, 2016
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Data analytics: The cornerstone of meaningful use
By Kim Garriott
The execution of a successful enterprise imaging strategy provides a platform to acquire, retain, and achieve meaningful use of a wealth of clinical information that has previously been unmanaged. In this article, Kim Garriott of Logicalis Healthcare Solutions offers advice for building this foundation, with a particular focus on data governance.
February 22, 2016
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Interventional radiology sees many code changes in 2016
By Donna Richmond
Compliance with changes for the coding of interventional radiology procedures made by the American Medical Association and the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for 2016 may be a challenge for some radiologists and coding professionals, according to this article by Donna Richmond of Panacea Healthcare Solutions.
February 8, 2016
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