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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stratifying your imaging technology? Think about your people -- part 2

By Dave Whitney

As healthcare organizations consider stratifying their imaging technology, augmenting technical skill sets required to sustain a newly adopted platform can be overlooked. The success of a stratified environment depends on the people who support it. In part 2 of this series, healthcare recruiting firm Skinner and Associates offers advice on how to address resource challenges.

February 21, 2016

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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