Sydney Coppney: Working from home has completely changed my life
At Collaborative Imaging, we bring you our diverse tapestry of employees and their unique stories. Meet Sydney Coppney, a fierce athlete from Ann Arbor, Michigan, who’s bringing her competitive edge to the professional world. As the oldest of three, she’s no stranger to leadership and growth. When she’s not dominating on the field or court,…
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 MoreAI Matches Radiologist Performance on Mammograms and DBT Exams: A Meta-Analysis
The ever-increasing rate of breast cancer cases around the world has made mammography an essential screening tool for identifying the early stages of the disease. However, the accuracy of mammograms can vary from one radiologist to another, and the interpretation of images can be tedious and subjective. This has led to the development of artificial…
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 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…
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