At least half of all patients are accountable for the costs of secondary medical imaging interpretations, with those people who cannot afford to pay the full amount and bear the brunt, reveals the latest study. Subspecialists and experts, who did not request an original exam from patients to confirm and/or clarify complicated cases, are performing […]
Tag: Radiology
RSA Announces the Keynotes for Forthcoming Meeting, and the Theme is “Redefining Radiology”
The Radiological Society of North America disclosed plenary speakers who were all prepared to take the center stage during an annual meeting of the organization this winter. This year, the theme centers around the task of redefining radiology, involving the President of RSNA, Mary C, Mahoney, MD, to discuss what it truly means to the […]
Medicare Physician Fee Schedule of 2022 is a “Mixed Bag”, Says Radiologists and Doctors
The proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule of 20222 is just another “mixed bag”, according to radiologists and doctors. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services explained that it aims to address the gaps in overall health equity that widened at the onset of the pandemic of Covid-19 and continues. Changes are likely to include increasing […]
Radiology Practices Granted More Flexibility in Building the Structure of Organizations by CMS Stark Law Advisory
A recent advisory opinion from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services may allow all radiology practices increasingly greater capacity to structure their relationships and organization, according to experts’ advice. The Stark Law follows a strict structure and forbids doctors from referring Medicaid or Medicare patients for health-related imaging and similar designated services if the […]
Mandates Directed by Radiology Essential to Curb Long-standing Overuse of CT Scan for Pulmonary Embolisms
CT scan pulmonary angiography is one of the go-to diagnostic tests in patients suspected of pulmonary embolism. However, most of the patients cautioned radiologists have started over-utilizing this exam. Hawaiian researchers published a paper in the JACR stating that a novel, stern approach may be required to curb this long-standing overuse of the CTPA test. […]
7 Things to Know About Young Radiologists Setting Up to Climate Change
The covid-19 pandemic has compelled the radiology departments to adopt a few new practices, such as remote reporting, staff redeployment, and Covid-care related services. However, there is a problem on this horizon that the young radiologists must address – climate change. Peter J. MacMahon and Bryan W.Buckley, holding Master in the Department of Radiology of […]
The Surprise-billing Payment Methodology Disappoints the American College of Radiology
The American College of Radiology is gravely disappointed with the fed planning to calculate its qualifying payments under the newly unveiled regulation to address all surprise bills for medical purposes. In a recent release, the Health and Human Services disclosed a 411-page rule, starting the process of acknowledging and addressing the issue immediately after Congress […]
Some Referring Providers Hesitant with Radiologists Delivering their Imaging Result; others are fine
There is an increasing demand to push the visibility of radiologists by communicating imaging results to patients directly. However, further research reveals that patients and providers do not see an eye-to-eye on this subject, citing an individual move towards delivering imaging findings might be the best solution. Imaging results may be presented in several ways, […]
RadNet Witnesses ‘Considerable’ Rebound from Pandemic Distress in Q3, With Revenues up by 53%
RadNet Inc. witnessed a ‘considerable’ rebound in its financial health during its third quarter, as revenues soared up as high as 53% compared to the past three months, as per official reports. RadNet Inc. is an imaging giant based in Los Angeles. The company recorded almost $292 million in revenue during its third quarter (Q3) […]
Consumer Prefer Groupon For Discounted Imaging Face Potential Upselling & Safety Risks
While direct-to-consumer imaging has opened up new opportunities for patients to consider affordable imaging exams, researchers warn that such offers often come with substantial ethical and safety concerns. Discounted radiology, in particular, can lead to unnecessary testing, false positives, and incidental findings, among various other issues, according to a publication in the JAMA Internal Medicine. […]