Laws & Policies
Lawsuit Over Failed Follow-Up for CT Findings Settled Out of Court
Could have the lawsuit over failed follow-up for CT findings been avoided? On March 24, 2014, Cynthia Hawthorne was experiencing pain in the lower, left side of her abdomen. She decided to seek treatment at the Brattleboro Memorial Hospital’s (BMH) emergency department. To determine the reason for her abdominal pain, a computed tomography (CT) scan…
Read MoreBreakdown of percentage of claims against radiologist from a malpractice perspective ie ER, IP, OP
While literature based on errors made in radiology and the malpractice cases that may result is prevalent, information related to systematic reviews of the actual malpractice claims is lacking. However, on Aug. 27, 2019, the Journal of the American College of Radiology published the study, Emergency Radiology: An Underappreciated Source of Liability Risk. According to…
Read MoreHospitals Face $252.6B in Cuts for Medicare and Medicaid Payments
Prudent radiology professionals working in hospitals know how important it is to stay on top of developments in their field so they can deliver the best service to patients. This includes keeping current on technological advances and new protocols for diagnosing and assessing patients, as well as ongoing legislative and regulatory changes. If you’re like…
Read MoreRadiologists, It’s Time to Call Your Member in Congress!
Your government is here to help. Under the guise of “Patients over Paperwork,” the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has proposed a $5 billion boost to funding for reimbursement for care-related evaluation and management (E/M). Unfortunately the latest government effort to ease administration burdens on physicians will cost radiologists $450 million in one year…
Read MoreFlorida 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…
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