Archive for October 2019
Florida Federal Judge Rules Physician Non-competes Must Go
Image courtesy of Tallahassee Democrat Non-compete contracts are prevalent in many industries, but their use in the health field drew significant attention over recent years. Also known as a physician restrictive covenant, reports Jordan Fensterman via MD Magazine, non-compete contracts prevent a physician from practicing in a state where the contracted employer operates. The goal…
Read MoreTrump Administration Hits Brakes On Law To Curb Unneeded Medicare CT Scans, MRIs
In 2014, a law was passed that, when implemented, is supposed to reduce unnecessary imaging tests, like MRIs, CT scans and other expensive diagnostic imaging tests. In order to achieve this goal, doctors will be required to consult a set of clinical guidelines before ordering one of these tests for Medicare patients. If the doctor…
Read MoreCongressional Committee Investigates Private Equity Firms Over Surprise Medical Bills
Image courtesy of The Hill Congress has been looking for a culprit behind the current controversy over surprise medical billing. For the time being, radiologists are off the hook. Energy and Commerce Chair Frank Pallone (D-N.J.) and ranking member Greg Walden (R-Ore.) have targeted private equity firms invested in emergency transportation and doctor staffing companies.…
Read MoreNCCN Study Reveals Non-Compliance to Breast Surveillance in Half of Breast Cancer Survivors
A 2018 study published in the Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network revealed that half of breast cancer survivors are not receiving recommended breast surveillance. The number not adhering to recommendations is alarming since early detection of recurrence is critical to better outcomes. Recommendations for Breast Cancer Survivors ASCO (The American Society of Clinical…
Read MoreThe Nationwide Density Standard for Breast Cancer
The FDA plans to amend the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) to ensure that female patients receive the information they need when making decisions about caring for the health of their breasts. FDA Proposes to Amend the MQSA to Include Requirements Related to Dense Breasts Since women with dense breasts are twice as likely to…
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