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ASTRO: Radiation therapy cost analysis suggests inefficiency
By Kate Madden Yee
SAN FRANCISCO - A new analysis of radiation therapy costs presented at this week's American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) meeting has found wide variations that aren't related to patient or disease factors. Costs varied between standalone centers and hospital departments -- a variance that has since been flattened by changes in Medicare reimbursement.
September 17, 2014
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Incomplete documentation jeopardizes radiology payments
By Jeff Majchrzak
Insufficient documentation is behind most improper payments, according to the government agencies responsible for policing Medicare program claims. Those same agencies repeatedly advise healthcare providers that they can avoid errors by complying with documentation requirements, including those in local coverage determinations.
September 16, 2014
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New studies of Egypt's mummies rest on government go-ahead
By Philip Ward
DUBAI - Imaging investigations of ancient Egypt's royal mummies may start again in the near future, but this depends on getting the all-important green light from the country's senior politicians, according to the head of the medical team that has conducted previous examinations.
September 11, 2014
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Lawsuit attacks CMS policy on PET beta-amyloid scans
By Wayne Forrest
Three women have filed suit against the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicare Services (CMS), seeking to invalidate the agency's reimbursement policy for PET beta-amyloid scans to detect early signs of Alzheimer's disease. The litigation charges that CMS overstepped its authority when it implemented the policy last year.
September 10, 2014
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Rayence teams with InstaCover for detector insurance
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Digital radiography technology developer Rayence is partnering with InstaCover for insurance coverage for its flat-panel detectors.
September 10, 2014
MITA lauds low-dose CT Medicare study
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance (MITA) is applauding a study in the Annals of Internal Medicine that supports the value of low-dose CT lung imaging for high-risk Medicare-eligible patients.
September 9, 2014
Most common mammo screening barrier? Lack of interest
By Kate Madden Yee
In rural Kentucky, the most common barrier to regular mammography screening may be a lack of interest on the part of women, according to research presented at the recent American Society of Clinical Oncology Breast Cancer Symposium in San Francisco.
September 8, 2014
Global recruitment drive brings success in Gulf States
By Frances Rylands-Monk
The Arab states of the Persian Gulf continue to seek and attract high numbers of expatriate radiologists to join their advanced and well-paid healthcare sector. However, radiology in the Arab Gulf has more to offer than just financial reward and a comfortable lifestyle, as many interventional radiologists are discovering.
September 7, 2014
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U.S. health spending eases in 2013, but set to grow again
By Brian Casey
U.S. healthcare spending grew at a moderate rate of 3.6% in 2013, but spending will likely increase at a faster clip in years to come, outstripping growth in the gross domestic product, according to an analysis released on Wednesday by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
September 2, 2014
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Europeans balance pros and cons of relocating to Middle East
By Frances Rylands-Monk
Lucrative financial packages in the Gulf States, along with the prospect of a high-quality lifestyle, continue to attract radiologists to the Middle East, but there are trade-offs to be aware of when working in the region. Radiologists from Austria and Italy share their experiences and know-how.
September 2, 2014
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Study finds CT lung cancer screening highly cost-effective
By Eric Barnes
CT lung cancer screening is cost-effective in the Medicare-aged population, concludes a new study published in American Health and Drug Benefits that was tailored specifically to older individuals undergoing lung cancer screening with CT. Proponents of the exam hope it will add impetus to efforts to win Medicare reimbursement.
September 1, 2014
Journal of Global Radiology debuts online
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A new online medical imaging journal aimed at bridging gaps between the developed and developing worlds is being launched this month.
August 28, 2014
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