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Radiologists Support Bipartisan Bill to Mitigate Medicare Cuts Tied to Clinical Labor Costs
Radiologists and other medical professionals have expressed their support for a new bipartisan bill aimed at mitigating Medicare cuts related to clinical labor costs. The proposal, known as the Providing Relief and Stability for Medicare Patients Act of 2023, would provide much-needed relief for radiologists, radiation oncologists, and other specialists who are facing significant…
Read MoreForbes Announces States with the Highest and Lowest Costs for Healthcare
A Forbes Advisor study of the 50 states and the District of Columbia utilized 11 metrics from the Kaiser Family Foundation data to determine the states with the highest and lowest healthcare costs. Healthcare costs continue to rise for Americans; in 2020, the average cost of healthcare per person averaged $10,000. Almost half (44%) of…
Read MoreOut-of-Pocket Costs Decrease Subsequent Breast Cancer Screenings
A recent study, published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology, found that women who experienced out-of-pocket costs for their first screening mammogram were much less likely to have subsequent breast cancer screenings. Researchers wanted to know how out-of-pocket expenses for breast cancer screening impacted women and their decisions to continue mammography and…
Read MoreCyberattack Hits Oregon Radiology Practice During Memorial Day Weekend
In the era of digitized healthcare, cybersecurity is a growing concern for medical practices of all sizes, from small clinics to large hospitals. Recently, an Oregon-based radiology practice was hit by a significant cyberattack over the Memorial Day Weekend. The Medford Radiology Group, which has been serving patients for 75 years, is now unable to…
Read MoreNew Legislation Aims to Improve Coverage for Breast Cancer Detection
Breast cancer is a leading cause of death among women worldwide. Early detection is key to improving outcomes for those who develop the disease. To that end, U.S. House lawmakers are proposing a bill that would require all insurers to cover any supplemental breast imaging, beyond screening mammograms, with no patient out-of-pocket costs. The…
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