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New CMS payment cuts skip imaging to focus on radiation therapy
By Kate Madden Yee
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released proposed payment rates for 2015. The agency's all-powerful gaze skipped over medical imaging to land once again on radiation oncology, which is being targeted for additional payment cuts.
July 7, 2014
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CMS proposes x-ray, rad therapy policy changes
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has included changes to some radiation therapy and x-ray services policies as part of its July 3 proposed rule for the 2015 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.
July 6, 2014
MITA lauds CMS mandate on medical imaging
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance (MITA) said patients and healthcare providers will benefit from a new mandate from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on medical imaging and radiation therapy.
July 1, 2014
Lancet: U.S. healthcare spending growth slows
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Healthcare spending growth in the U.S. slowed dramatically over the past decade, to the point where it was in line with medical price increases in other developed countries.
June 30, 2014
Native American, rural women have less access to breast MRI
By Kate Madden Yee
Most U.S. women have relatively easy access to mammography and breast ultrasound, but breast MRI presents a greater challenge, especially for Native American women and those in rural areas, according to a new study published online in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
June 26, 2014
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Public Citizen takes aim at screening firm
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Advocacy group Public Citizen is criticizing health screenings offered by HealthFair Health Screening, a company that offers mobile screening services.
June 24, 2014
Node biopsy rates affected by racial disparities
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A new study published online in JAMA Surgery has found racial disparities in the use of sentinel lymph-node biopsy to stage early breast cancer.
June 17, 2014
Report: Imaging costs vary widely in U.S.
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Prices for medical imaging scans vary widely across the U.S., with the highest prices found in California, according to a new report published by Castlight Health.
June 15, 2014
ACR lauds AMA vote for CT lung screening
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) is lauding a vote this week in favor of reimbursement for CT lung cancer screening by the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates.
June 11, 2014
Konica Minolta, U.S. Bank offer financing program
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Konica Minolta Medical Imaging and U.S. Bank Equipment Finance have announced a new financing program for Konica Minolta resellers and customers.
June 11, 2014
Experts outline road map for effective CT lung cancer screening
By Teri Yates
The radiology community was shocked on April 30 when a Medicare advisory panel issued a vote of low confidence in CT lung cancer screening. In this article, Teri Yates of Accountable Radiology Advisors describes how some advocates of screening are moving forward in the wake of this setback.
June 5, 2014
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Congressional letter urges CMS to back CT lung screening
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Sens. Dianne Feinstein and Johnny Isakson have written a letter urging the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide Medicare coverage for CT lung screening.
June 1, 2014
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