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ACR sees benefits for radiology in the 2022 HOPPS rule
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' on November 2 released its final rule for the 2022 Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System, and the American College of Radiology (ACR) sees some benefits for radiology.
November 3, 2021
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Release of final Medicare payment rates raises ire of physician groups
By Brian Casey
A number of healthcare groups are protesting final rules on Medicare 2022 payment released late on November 2 by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicare Services. The rules lock in a number of payment cuts for healthcare providers.
November 1, 2021
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ICD-10 coding changes that will impact radiologists in 2022
By Erin Stephens
A total of 159 new codes in the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) system became effective on October 1, and many codes have been revised or deleted. Erin Stephens of Healthcare Administrative Partners explains what's new.
October 21, 2021
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Radiologists can spur change in addressing healthcare disparities
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiologists are in a unique position to spur change in addressing healthcare disparities at the individual, institutional, and national levels, according to research published October 14 in Clinical Imaging.
October 14, 2021
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More pandemic relief is available from the HHS Provider Relief Fund
By Rebecca Farrington
Physicians and other healthcare providers were able to apply for additional grant funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) beginning on September 29, 2021. Rebecca Farrington of Healthcare Administrative Partners explains how to apply.
October 6, 2021
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Radiology contributes to high spending costs in cancer care
By Amerigo Allegretto
Radiology accounted for $2.1 billion in spending for cancer care services in 2018, the second most expensive line item in a new study of over 402,000 people with cancer that was published October 6 in JAMA Network Open.
October 5, 2021
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Report: Disabled veteran denied MRI scan at RI hospital
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Staffing shortages at a hospital in Rhode Island forced providers to turn away a disabled Marine veteran who was sent there for an MRI scan, according to a September 28 report published on the website of WPRI television.
September 29, 2021
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X-ray technologist says reporting VA exam mishandling ruined his life
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
An x-ray technologist who blew the whistle on what he said were inappropriately canceled imaging exams at the Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center in Iowa City, IA, is "fighting for job and reputation," according to a news report.
September 27, 2021
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ASTRO urges members to oppose Medicare payment cuts
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) is urging its members to contact their representatives in the U.S. Congress to scale back cuts proposed by Medicare in reimbursement for radiation oncology services.
September 26, 2021
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Two-thirds of sonographers perform scans while in pain
By Amerigo Allegretto
About two-thirds of sonographers report performing ultrasound scans while experiencing musculoskeletal pain, according to a survey study published September 17 in the Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
September 23, 2021
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Falling MRI scanner kills worker at Utah hospital
By Brian Casey
An MRI scanner that was being relocated killed a worker on September 15 when it fell to the ground outside the University of Utah Hospital. Another worker was injured in the incident, which is under investigation.
September 14, 2021
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CMS to kill payment program for 'breakthrough' medical devices
By Brian Casey
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is proposing to kill its Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology program, which was developed under the Trump administration to accelerate Medicare reimbursement for "breakthrough" medical devices.
September 13, 2021
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