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CMS proposal covers PET scans for Alzheimer’s disease
By Will Morton
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed coverage of amyloid PET scans for diagnosing and managing patients with Alzheimer’s disease, with a 30-day public comment period that opened July 17.
July 17, 2023
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ACR weighs in on CMS proposed Medicare cuts
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) is expressing concern that cuts to radiology proposed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) are based on inaccurate estimates.
July 13, 2023
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CMS proposes radiology reimbursement cuts, AUC pause for 2024 MPFS
By Erik L. Ridley
In what has seemingly become an annual event, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has once again included radiology reimbursement cuts in its Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Proposed Rule.
July 13, 2023
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Mo. law to have insurance companies cover diagnostic breast imaging
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A new Missouri law will require health insurance companies to pay the full cost of diagnostic breast imaging without charging patients a co-pay or deductible.
July 12, 2023
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How to maximize venous duplex ultrasound reimbursement
By Erin Stephens
Accurate and complete documentation is the key to maximizing reimbursement for venous duplex Doppler ultrasound exams, according to a new column by Erin Stephens of Healthcare Administrative Partners.
July 9, 2023
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Lunit secures Japanese reimbursement for CXR-AID
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Japan's Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare has approved Fujifilm Healthcare's AI algorithm for chest x-ray analysis CXR-AID for reimbursement. The algorithm is based on AI software developer Lunit's Insight CXR.
June 25, 2023
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Imaging services have lower pricing in physician-owned hospitals
By Amerigo Allegretto
Nationwide median commercial negotiated prices and cash prices for spinal MRI and pelvic CT exams are lower for general acute-care physician-owned hospitals, according to research published June 23 in JAMA Network Open.
June 23, 2023
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Radiology education improves understanding of LGBTQIA+ imaging needs
By Amerigo Allegretto
Education is key to fostering an inclusive imaging environment for the LGBTQIA+ community, according to findings published June 11 in Academic Radiology.
June 12, 2023
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How you can help improve the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
By Sandy Coffta
In a new column, Sandy Coffta of Healthcare Administrative Partners shares how radiologists can play their part in lobbying Congress to improve the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.
June 12, 2023
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MITA chides CMS on beta-amyloid PET decision
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance (MITA) has expressed concern over the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) decision not to include coverage for beta-amyloid PET imaging as part of a new plan to cover Alzheimer's disease drugs.
June 6, 2023
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CMS to cover Alzheimer's drugs for patients enrolled in registry
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) said it will cover newly approved Alzheimer's disease drugs for people enrolled in a national patient registry, according to a June 1 news release.
May 31, 2023
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Radiologists' pay has increased, survey finds
By Will Morton
Radiologist have jumped up a spot in earnings among the top 10 specialists in the U.S., according to Medscape's 2023 Radiologist Compensation Report.
May 25, 2023
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