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Wash. radiologist dies in avalanche while skiing
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A radiologist from the University of Washington was killed in an avalanche while skiing in Utah.
January 24, 2016
MRI waiting room amenities improve patient satisfaction
By Wayne Forrest
MRI centers that provide a comfortable waiting environment with a variety of conveniences may see happier patients -- who may even believe they're spending less time waiting, according to a study published online January 4 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
January 19, 2016
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UAE offers open, cosmopolitan environment
By Dr. Jung-Gi Im, PhD
Working in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) can be a very positive and rewarding experience, according to the international chest imaging expert Dr. Jung-Gi Im, PhD. He's been based in the region for more than a year and became an honorary member of the RSNA last month.
January 18, 2016
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Higher deductibles mean less imaging use
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Patients who have high-deductible health insurance plans undergo fewer imaging tests, according to a study published in Medical Care.
January 14, 2016
American Shared secures proton center financing
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiosurgery technology provider American Shared Hospital Services has secured financing for a proton therapy center under construction at the University of Florida Health Cancer Center in Orlando, FL.
January 13, 2016
CMS chief's comments hint meaningful use may be on life support
By Brian Casey
Will 2016 see the end of the U.S. government's meaningful use program? The acting head of the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) stated as much at a speech in San Francisco, in which he said the program to spur the adoption of healthcare IT was "effectively over."
January 13, 2016
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CMS posts meaningful use payment fact sheet
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has published a fact sheet that details how Medicare payments will be adjusted downward for eligible professionals who do not successfully demonstrate meaningful use of electronic health records.
January 12, 2016
The Healthy Radiologist: Increase your productivity
By Dr. Stacey Funt
Can surfing the Internet at work make you more productive? You might be surprised by the answer. In her latest column in our Healthy Radiologist series, Dr. Stacey Funt explains that taking short breaks can improve your productivity -- and your mental health.
January 6, 2016
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How have payment cuts affected outpatient imaging?
By Kate Madden Yee
Over more than a decade, radiology has been on the receiving end of at least 12 payment cuts through various instruments. These cuts have affected many aspects of patient care -- in particular, outpatient imaging, according to research presented at the recent RSNA 2015 meeting.
December 28, 2015
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Cancer rates rising in lower-income countries
By Kate Madden Yee
Cancer incidence and mortality rates are increasing in low- and middle-income countries, perhaps due to lifestyle changes and lack of appropriate screening or prevention measures, according to a new study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention.
December 17, 2015
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It's final: CMS rejects NaF-PET coverage
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has reaffirmed its decision not to reimburse for sodium fluoride (NaF) PET scans to detect bone metastases.
December 14, 2015
How to optimize your reimbursement for image guidance
By Carin Carlson
In this article that continues our series by Carin Carlson of Healthcare Administrative Partners on how to optimize radiology documentation for maximum reimbursement potential, we address the two most important questions specific to imaging guidance in interventional radiology.
December 10, 2015
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