Practice Management: Page 64

Radiology practices grapple with regulatory changes, economic upheaval
By Amerigo Allegretto
Radiology faces a bumpy road in 2023 as practices deal with upcoming economic and regulatory changes. These range from changes in how radiologists are reimbursed to how clinical decision support tools based on appropriate use criteria are implemented when ordering advanced imaging exams.
March 23, 2023
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Can benign breast findings be delayed for callback during pandemic?
By Amerigo Allegretto
Delayed callbacks may be a reasonable option for likely benign breast findings on mammography when immediate callback is not an option -- such as during a pandemic, a study published March 21 in Clinical Imaging suggests.
March 22, 2023
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CMS directs payment determinations to resume under No Surprises Act
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has instructed independent dispute resolution entities to resume payment determinations called for under the No Surprises Act.
March 21, 2023
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Government, nonprofit hospitals aren't cheaper for brain MRI
By Kate Madden Yee
Nonprofit and government hospitals aren't necessarily cheaper when it comes to advanced imaging exams such as brain MRI -- in fact, for-profit facilities may offer the best price, according to a research letter published March 21 in JAMA Network Open.
March 21, 2023
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Most patients prefer reading imaging results through portal
By Amerigo Allegretto
Most patients prefer reading their imaging results through a patient portal even if it means viewing them prior to talking with healthcare professionals, according to findings published March 20 in JAMA Network Open.
March 21, 2023
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Okla. Radiological society awarded ACR grant
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) has awarded the Oklahoma State Radiological Society a grant from the ACR Association (ACRA) Scope of Practice fund.
March 19, 2023
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Groups urge CMS to rethink projected cuts for imaging payments
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Imaging societies have urged the Centers for Medicare and Medcaid Services (CMS) to take steps to ensure adequate and appropriate payment for medical imaging services in calendar year 2024.
March 16, 2023
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Radiology fills all available positions on resident Match Day 2023
By Kate Madden Yee
All available diagnostic and interventional radiology residency positions filled on March 17, Match Day 2023, according to the National Resident Matching Program.
March 16, 2023
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Newspaper coverage of LDCT lung cancer screening overall positive
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
U.S. newspaper coverage of low-dose CT lung cancer screening between 2010 and 2022 was overall positive -- but more thorough coverage is needed, according to a study published March 15 in the American Journal of Roentgenology.
March 16, 2023
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How can radiology practice managers overcome today's challenges?
By Andrea Wolf
Burnout remains a persistent challenge for radiology practices. In a new column, Andrea Wolf of Uppermost Strategies offers some suggestions for how to address burnout among radiologists.
March 16, 2023
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Physician assistant students prefer hands-on POCUS training
By Amerigo Allegretto
Physician assistant students prefer hands-on point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) education as opposed to self-directed training, a study published March 15 in WFUMB Ultrasound Open has found.
March 16, 2023
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MedPAC recommends small Medicare fee-for-service pay increase
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) has recommended a 1.25% increase in payments under the physician fee schedule for 2024, according to its March report to Congress released March 15.
March 15, 2023
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