Practice Management: Page 279

RBMA Hill Day underscores importance of radiology advocacy

By Thomas Dickerson, Christie James, and Robert Still

The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is the single largest payor for healthcare in the U.S., and as government moves to cut costs and improve value for the public healthcare dollar, the ripple effects are felt throughout radiology. Advocating for radiology during these times of change is a job for everyone in the field, not just radiologists.

October 8, 2017

MRI scanner shipped to Guantanamo Bay for trial

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

An MRI scanner is being shipped to Naval Station Guantanamo Bay this month to be used in the trial of Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri, the alleged mastermind of the bombing of the USS Cole in 2000.

October 5, 2017

Hillman to step down as editor of JACR

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Dr. Bruce Hillman is stepping down as editor in chief of the Journal of the American College of Radiology. He was the founding editor in chief of the publication, which was launched in 2004.

October 4, 2017

Imaging lands high on list of overused medical exams

By Brian Casey

Medical imaging exams occupied five of the top 10 spots in a literature review of studies on overused medical procedures published October 2 in JAMA Internal Medicine. The study authors recommended that additional regulation might be necessary to curb practices that increase healthcare costs and do not help patients.

October 4, 2017

It's not too early to prepare for a MIPS audit

By Maria Calamaro

Beginning in 2019, the level of reimbursement from Medicare to many physicians will be determined in part by their performance in the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS). But that doesn't mean you can't start planning now for a MIPS audit, according to Maria Calamaro of Healthcare Administrative Partners.

October 4, 2017

Gap narrows in black, white breast cancer death rates

By Kate Madden Yee

Breast cancer death rates are converging among U.S. white and African-American women, according to an analysis published online October 3 in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians.

October 3, 2017

Radiology Partners teams up with Baylor

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Imaging services provider Radiology Partners has inked a partnership with Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.

October 2, 2017

ASRT donates to Hurricane Maria relief efforts

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) said it has donated $10,000 to the American Red Cross to assist with disaster relief efforts in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands following Hurricane Maria.

October 2, 2017

MITA unveils guidance for live-model ultrasound scanning

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance (MITA) has released guidance on live-model ultrasound scanning for educational purposes.

October 1, 2017

Medical societies celebrate ultrasound awareness

By Rebekah Moan

Several medical societies are celebrating Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month to highlight awareness of the role sonographers play in the medical community and educate the public about medical ultrasound and its many uses.

October 1, 2017

Rad-Aid and the search for meaning in retirement

By Dr. Sam Friedman

What do airships, 747s, William Shatner, radiology, and giving back have in common? Semiretired radiologist Dr. Sam Friedman explains how these things are all connected -- and how he found meaning as he transitions away from the daily grind as a radiologist -- in this new column.

October 1, 2017

Straight Talk From the PACSman: Hurricane PACS

By Michael J. Cannavo

If you've ever been through a real hurricane, you realize that preparation is key. Writing from central Florida, PACS consultant Michael J. Cannavo has had plenty of time to reflect on this fact, coming to the realization that PACS and hurricanes aren't so different after all.

October 1, 2017

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