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SGR fix in the works as CBO again cuts price tag
By Kate Madden Yee
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) announced it has again cut its estimate for repealing the sustainable growth rate (SGR). The updated forecast may make it easier for Congress to pass SGR repeal legislation before it adjourns for the year on December 13.
December 9, 2013
RSNA reports flat attendance at 2013 meeting
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Attendance at the RSNA 2013 conference in Chicago was basically flat compared with the year before, according to preliminary figures released by the Oak Brook, Illinois, U.S., society.
December 8, 2013
AuntMinnie.com Imaging Leaders Insider
By Kate Madden Yee
December 8, 2013
Study shows decline in inpatient imaging utilization
By Erik L. Ridley
CHICAGO - If the experience of Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston is any indication, inpatient imaging utilization dropped after 2009 following two decades of growth. Researchers found that CT, conventional imaging, and nuclear medicine use declined, while ultrasound and MRI remained stable.
December 4, 2013
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Rapid growth of advanced imaging use is over, study finds
By Kate Madden Yee
CHICAGO - Nationwide Medicare data show that rapid growth in the use of advanced imaging in the U.S. has stopped, according to a presentation at RSNA 2013 by Dr. David C. Levin of Thomas Jefferson University.
December 4, 2013
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MITA praises HOPPS rule, AJR study
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance (MITA) approves of the 2014 hospital outpatient prospective payment system (HOPPS) final rule issued by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
December 3, 2013
GOP senators: Don't nix in-office exception in Stark law
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Four Republican U.S. senators have sent a letter urging Senate leadership to preserve the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark law.
December 3, 2013
More than half of Medicare imaging payments made to nonrads
By Kate Madden Yee
CHICAGO - Across the U.S., more than 50% of Medicare payments for diagnostic imaging services are made to nonradiologists, suggests new research presented on Tuesday at the RSNA annual meeting.
December 3, 2013
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CMS may change imaging equipment maintenance directive
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) may modify its maintenance directive for medical imaging and radiation therapy equipment in hospitals.
December 2, 2013
RSNA partners with TEMIS to use Luxid
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
RSNA is partnering with TEMIS to use the Luxid software and enhance members' experience across its digital products and mobile applications, the society announced.
December 2, 2013
Research academy urges RSNA attendees to contact Congress
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Academy of Radiology Research is conducting a virtual grassroots advocacy campaign during RSNA 2013.
December 2, 2013
Study: Use ultrasound 1st for appendicitis in kids
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Using ultrasound first to detect appendicitis in children is comparable to using CT and does not increase hospital length of stay, according to new research.
December 2, 2013
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