Practice Management: Page 270

Mixed results for radiology in final 2018 Hospital OPPS
By Kate Madden Yee
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released its final rule for the 2018 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System -- and there's both good and bad news for radiology.
November 5, 2017
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Machine learning helps predict exam wait times, delays
By Kate Madden Yee
Accurately predicting how long patients may have to wait for their imaging exams is key for both practice management and patient satisfaction. Machine learning may be able to help, according to a study published online October 24 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
November 5, 2017
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No radiology cuts in final 2018 MPFS; CDS pushed back
By Kate Madden Yee
On November 2, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released its final rule for the 2018 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) -- and in an unusual twist, there are no cuts to radiology. CMS will also push back the date for starting clinical decision support (CDS) another year, to January 2020.
November 2, 2017
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ASRT highlights upcoming RT week
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has scheduled this year's National Radiologic Technology Week for November 5-11.
November 2, 2017
Bracco declines comment on Norris gadolinium lawsuit
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Bracco Imaging has declined to comment on a lawsuit brought by actor Chuck Norris and his wife Gena that alleges the company's MRI gadolinium-based contrast agents are the cause of Gena's severe health problems.
November 2, 2017
Norris lawsuit puts personal face on gadolinium debate
By Brian Casey
The controversy over retained gadolinium from MRI just got personal. The lawsuit filed November 1 by action film star Chuck Norris and his wife Gena against 11 firms linked to the manufacture and distribution of gadolinium MRI contrast puts a public face on the issue and could influence the debate over how these agents should be regulated.
November 2, 2017
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By Brian Casey
November 1, 2017
Report details mistakes made by Canadian radiologist
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A Canadian radiologist with "questionable skills" was able to escape scrutiny for six years because medical colleagues and hospital staff did not share key patient safety information, according to an article published October 31 by the Vancouver Sun.
November 1, 2017
ACR chair asks Congress for radiation research funds
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) is urging a U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee to provide funding for low-dose medical radiation research to ensure future safety practices.
November 1, 2017
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Action star Chuck Norris, wife file gadolinium MRI lawsuit
By Wayne Forrest
Action film star Chuck Norris and his wife Gena have filed a lawsuit against 11 companies involved in the manufacture and distribution of MRI gadolinium-based contrast agents, alleging that their products are responsible for Gena's severe health problems. The litigation ensures that the gadolinium controversy will remain in the public eye.
October 31, 2017
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Verasonics buries hatchet with Alpinion
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Research ultrasound technology developer Verasonics said it has reached a settlement agreement in its intellectual property dispute with Korean ultrasound firm Alpinion Medical Systems.
October 30, 2017
Use of mammography screening varies at county level
By Kate Madden Yee
Wednesday, November 29 | 3:20 p.m.-3:30 p.m. | SSM01-03 | Room E451AThe use of mammography screening services varies widely at the county level, based on factors such as income, race, and primary care access, as well as whether a county is more or less metropolitan, according to research being presented in this Wednesday session.
October 30, 2017
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