Practice Management: Page 363

Shortened RT for prostate cancer may not be better
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Hypofractionated radiation therapy (RT) isn't necessarily better for prostate cancer patients than conventional radiation therapy protocols -- and it may result in worse outcomes for patients with pre-existing urinary tract problems.
October 19, 2015
Preparing for ICD-10: Documentation for fractures
By Carin Carlson
In the second article in our series designed to assist radiologists with the transition to ICD-10-CM, Carin Carlson of Healthcare Administrative Partners takes a look at how the new codes apply to the documentation of fractures.
October 18, 2015
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Siemens launches breast cancer education video
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Siemens Healthcare has created a breast cancer screening patient education video that features "Today Show" host and breast cancer survivor Hoda Kotb.
October 15, 2015
RSNA 2015 exhibit will showcase radiology's future
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
RSNA will conclude its yearlong centennial celebration at its upcoming 101st annual meeting and scientific assembly in Chicago with an exhibit about radiology's future.
October 15, 2015
No need to panic: Malpractice suit rates remain stable
By Kate Madden Yee
The fear of being hit with a malpractice suit is an ongoing source of anxiety for radiologists, especially breast imagers. But the number of radiology malpractice claims has remained relatively stable over the past decade -- and most do not result in payments, says a new study in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
October 15, 2015
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ACR opens registration for annual meeting
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) has opened registration for its annual meeting, to be held next May in Washington, DC.
October 14, 2015
2016 CPT radiology code changes: More bundling expected
By Jeff Majchrzak
Code bundling has become a commonly used tool for revising reimbursement levels for medical services believed to be over- or undervalued. Next year will bring a number of changes in CPT codes; in this article, Jeff Majchrzak of Panacea Healthcare Solutions offers guidance on how to navigate the changes.
October 14, 2015
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AuntMinnie.com Imaging Leaders Insider
By Kate Madden Yee
October 13, 2015
Penn. governor mandates insurance coverage of DBT
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Gov. Tom Wolf of Pennsylvania has announced that digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), or 3D mammography, will be covered by insurance under existing state law and must be provided to Pennsylvania women at no cost.
October 13, 2015
SFR announces death of Dr. Georges Salamon
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The French Society of Radiology (SFR) has announced the death of former president Dr. Georges Salamon, who was regarded widely as a great anatomist and neuroradiologist.
October 12, 2015
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Hospital slashes response time for stat mobile x-ray
By Brian Casey
A Texas hospital was able to cut radiologic technologist response time to 10 minutes for orders for stat mobile x-ray exams from the facility's medical intensive care unit, according to a September 29 article in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
October 12, 2015
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Choosing Wisely drives down imaging use -- sometimes
By Brian Casey
The Choosing Wisely initiative seems to have successfully reduced unnecessary utilization of two imaging exams in the U.S. that appeared on a list of overused medical tests, according to a study published October 12 in JAMA Internal Medicine. But two other questionable imaging tests saw no decline.
October 11, 2015
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