ACR Voices Opposition for Latest Version of Anti-Surprise Billing Legislation
Image courtesy: The Hill The Lower Health Care Costs Act of 2019, as listed at Congress.gov, originally introduced on June 19, 2019, sought to end surprise medical billing – Anti-Surprise Billing Legislation. The initial bill focused on establishing an independent settlement organization. It also focused to standardize billing and setting thresholds for how companies should…
Read MoreThe Impact of Clinical Decision Support on Utilization of Radiology
As of Jan 1, 2018, the United States healthcare reform requires that physicians implement clinical decision support (CDS) software. This was done to ensure the appropriate use criteria (AUC) are being followed when ordering non-emergency, outpatient imaging tests. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) require that physicians use CDS software that has been…
Read MoreLawsuit 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 MoreRising Deductibles and Premiums in Texas Drive Health Risk
Rising deductibles and premiums in Texas all-time high. The health insurance battle is not a new topic. Everyone wants lower premiums, deductibles, more comprehensive care, and more. With the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), more people gained access to health care, and the results of the legislation are starting to become a bigger…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Radiologist Burnout and How to Keep It in Check
Burnout plagues the health industry, and while the topic most often referred to direct care providers, recent studies, reports Matt O’Connor of Health Imaging, reveal the problem now affects radiologists too. According to the survey, more than 50% of practice leaders describe burnout as a major problem. Unfortunately, the problem affects practices of larger sizes…
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