NCCN Study Reveals Non-Compliance to Breast Surveillance in Half of Breast Cancer Survivors
A 2018 study published in the Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network revealed that half of breast cancer survivors are not receiving recommended breast surveillance. The number not adhering to recommendations is alarming since early detection of recurrence is critical to better outcomes. Recommendations for Breast Cancer Survivors ASCO (The American Society of Clinical…
Read MoreThe Nationwide Density Standard for Breast Cancer
The FDA plans to amend the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) to ensure that female patients receive the information they need when making decisions about caring for the health of their breasts. FDA Proposes to Amend the MQSA to Include Requirements Related to Dense Breasts Since women with dense breasts are twice as likely to…
Read MoreWinning Hospital Contracts: 8 Steps Radiologists Must Take to Win More Hospital Contracts
Consolidation within the radiology industry continues. More radiologists face the uncertainty of remaining independent practices or joining national firms. For those that choose to continue operating independent practices, winning hospital contracts is key to success. Unfortunately, the national firms devote countless resources to making their services look superior to smaller entities, and it can be…
Read MoreLatest Legislation and News on Surprise Bills From Out-of-Network Practices and More.
Radiologists possess great power and skill in the health care industry. As health care evolves, the way radiologists bill for services continues to change. Earlier this year, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service (CMS) enacted a law requiring health practices to provide clear access to prices for their care. Yet, that only forms a…
Read MoreIncrease in Patient Responsibility and Payments from Insurance Carriers
Over the last 10 years, patient responsibility for healthcare costs have increased. A TransUnion Healthcare analysis for 2017 showed that, in that year alone, patients experienced an 11 percent increase in their out-of-pocket costs from the previous year. Combining deductibles and co-pays, patient out-of-pocket costs increased by 30 percent between 2015 and 2017. As deductibles…
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