Laws & Policies
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 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…
Read MoreJustice Department Takes Action Against Radiologist Accused of Improper Medicare Payments Worth $6.5M
Recently, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against a Pennsylvania-based interventional radiologist and his affiliated practices for allegedly submitting false claims to Medicare. The physician, James McGuckin, MD, has been accused of billing Medicare for medically unnecessary procedures that put patients at risk. The DOJ’s action demonstrates its commitment to protecting the beneficiaries…
Read MoreCMS receives backlash from Provider Groups over Inadequate Inpatient Care Pay Update
Hospital groups are expressing their disdain for CMS’ payment update for inpatient providers, claiming that it is “woefully inadequate.” This proposal has sparked fierce opposition from provider groups who feel that it will leave many hospitals struggling financially. In this article, we will take a closer look at the payment update and how it will…
Read MoreVirginia Radiologist Acquitted in Alleged Malpractice Case
Recently, a jury in Virginia rendered their decision in a case that accused a local radiologist of malpractice in the treatment of a deceased patient. The case was brought by the estate of Carl Henderson Jr. who died from an aortic aneurysm five days after being discharged from the hospital. They sought $10 million in…
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