Practice Management: Page 184

SIR highlights use of percutaneous ablation for RCC
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Some patients with renal cell carcinoma (RCC) can be effectively treated nonsurgically with thermal percutaneous ablation, according to a new position statement from the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR).
February 4, 2020
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ESR acts to reassure ECR delegates over coronavirus
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The European Society of Radiology (ESR) has issued a statement confirming that ECR 2020 will take place as scheduled, despite concerns over the coronavirus and possible travel restrictions. The society has received no cancellations yet from China.
February 3, 2020
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Radiology mourns passing of Dr. David C. Levin
By Brian Casey
One of the pioneers of research on health services in radiology, Dr. David C. Levin, died on January 15. Levin was one of the first researchers to investigate issues related to turf battles and inappropriate utilization of imaging services and laid the academic groundwork for legislation that rolled back physician self-referral. He was 85.
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What the Medicare AUC, CDS mandate means for radiologists
By Sandy Coffta
After a long wait, Medicare in January finally started to implement its requirement that referring physicians order advanced imaging exams using appropriate use criteria (AUC) and clinical decision support (CDS). Sandy Coffta of Healthcare Administrative Partners unpacks what you need to know in this new article.
February 3, 2020
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ASRT endows $25K to cardiovascular imaging research
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Foundation has awarded Kevin Evans, PhD, of Ohio State University $25,000 to investigate the viability of using ultrasound instead of CT for calcium scoring.
February 2, 2020
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XtreMed becomes National Imaging Solutions
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
XtreMed has become National Imaging Solutions, following its acquisition last year by Four Wire Investments.
January 28, 2020
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MBMS signs radiology group in Iowa
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Revenue cycle management company Medical Billing and Management Services (MBMS) has signed a billing and practice management agreement with Diagnostic Imaging Associates of Des Moines, IA.
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NEMA releases new electrical standards, product guide
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published the 2020 edition of its Electrical Standards and Products Guide.
January 28, 2020
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Late-stage cancers dropped after Mass. health expansion
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The number of late-stage colon cancer diagnoses dropped in Massachusetts after the expansion of healthcare coverage in the state, a move that served as the model for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
January 22, 2020
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ASNC, ASE win CMS recognition for ImageGuide Registry
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) and the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) announced that their ImageGuide Registry has been approved by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as a Qualified Clinical Data Registry for 2020.
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Experts reaffirm safety of contrast use for kidney CT
By Abraham Kim
Concerns over the potential harms associated with intravenous iodinated contrast CT for kidney disease have been overstated, according to a series of consensus statements from the American College of Radiology and the National Kidney Foundation published online January 21 in Radiology.
January 20, 2020
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Education affects follow-up for CT lung screening exams
By Louise Gagnon
Individuals with higher education are most likely to have appropriate follow-up of incidental findings after CT lung cancer screening, according to a study published online January 10 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
January 20, 2020
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