Practice Management: Page 399

Staff shortages plague Ariz. radiation agency
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Arizona agency charged with regulating x-ray facilities in the state has fallen behind on site inspections because of a shortage of trained personnel, according to a report issued last week.
October 4, 2015
SNMMI rejects plan to dissolve ABNM
By Wayne Forrest
The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging's (SNMMI) board of directors has unanimously rejected a proposal to dissolve the American Board of Nuclear Medicine (ABNM) and fold its functions and training programs into the American Board of Radiology.
October 1, 2015
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CMS urged to reverse payment cut
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
More than 200 members of the U.S. Congress are urging the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to reconsider cuts to radiation therapy in the 2016 Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule.
September 30, 2015
Breast density law leads to higher ultrasound costs in NJ
By Kate Madden Yee
The number and cost of breast ultrasound exams more than doubled in New Jersey after the state enacted a breast density notification law in 2014, according to a new study published in the October issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
September 30, 2015
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Ob/gyn doc in Congress urges rads to get involved
By Lena Kauffman
Are you worried that legislators and policymakers are too busy to hear about problems facing radiology practices? Don't get worried, get involved, said congressman and physician Dr. Michael Burgess at this week's Radiology Business Management Association Fall Educational Conference.
September 30, 2015
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Patient consultations boost pediatric US experience
By Erik L. Ridley
Do patients really want to get imaging findings directly from radiologists? When it comes to the parents of children receiving ultrasound studies, they almost always do, according to a study published in the October issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.
September 29, 2015
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ACR, SBI reiterate support for annual mammograms at 40
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) and the Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) are marking National Breast Cancer Awareness Month by emphasizing the lifesaving benefits of annual mammography beginning at age 40.
September 28, 2015
Elekta disputes Varian patent infringement claims
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation oncology firm Elekta said it will defend itself vigorously against recent legal claims initiated by Varian Medical Systems.
September 28, 2015
TB screening may not be needed for Canadian immigrants
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Tuberculosis (TB) among migrants to Canada is limited to those from a small handful of countries, calling into question Canada's practice of screening all new arrivals, according to a recent study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
September 27, 2015
CTC cheaper than colonoscopy for Medicare patients
By Eric Barnes
Screening CT colonography (CTC) is almost a third less expensive than colonoscopy in Medicare patients, according to a new report in Abdominal Imaging. The results are promising for what advocates hope is imminent approval of Medicare payment for the CT-based test.
September 24, 2015
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As ICD-10 deadline approaches, CMS offers help
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
ICD-10 codes will be adopted on October 1, and the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is offering support.
September 24, 2015
MedInformatix helps United Way
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Healthcare IT firm MedInformatix and its clients volunteered in a community service project benefiting the United Way for Greater Austin at the company's August meeting.
September 23, 2015
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