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Justice 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 MoreRadiology Business : Radiologist shares tips on getting paid—well—for all your reads
Jessica Kania | Experience Stories The radiologists at San Luis Diagnostic Center, a multimodality outpatient facility in California, are happy to do it all: mammography, CT scans, ultrasound, X-rays, MRI, and more. There’s one aspect of their radiology practice that they’re excited to hand off, however: billing and negotiations with third-party payers. Especially now that they’re sure…
Read MoreData Analytics: The Future of Healthcare
The healthcare sector is becoming increasingly more data-driven, with data analytics playing a major role in improving healthcare service delivery and patient outcomes. Data analytics tools help physicians better understand the changing health needs of their patients, identify areas for improvement within their practice, and make informed decisions to improve patient care. Let’s take a…
Read MoreAmit Kumar: the open-door policy creates an atmosphere that promotes success
At Collaborative Imaging, we bring you our diverse tapestry of employees and their unique stories. This month, we recognize one of our team members who have shown innovation and quick problem solving. You will learn how Amit Kumar succeeded in his career as a data scientist. Amit Kumar was born and grew up in Dhanbad,…
Read MoreKristy Campos: The key to success when serving patients is empathy.
At Collaborative Imaging, we bring you our diverse tapestry of employees and their unique stories. This month, we recognize one of our team members who have shown politeness and can-do attitude when interacting with patients. Her patience, professionalism and helpfulness represent Ci’s values at its core. Her story is truly inspiring. Kristy Campos remembers…
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