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The pandemic has forced people to stay home, especially from doctor’s offices. A pain or two can be ignored to avoid the virus and give those who are actually ill a spot in a hospital bed. However, there is no evidence that the rate of cancer is decreasing, which leaves the possibility that cancers are going undiagnosed and/or untreated due to the pandemic. In fact, the risk involved with not getting routine tests done is alarming. Thus, some of the largest cancer organizations have banded together to write an open letter to the public, reminding them that cancel still poses a major threat to their health and acting as soon as safely possible can lead to much better outcomes. Among these are The National Comprehensive Cancer Network and the American Cancer Society. “As leading cancer centers and organizations, we urge people across the country to talk with their health care provider to resume regular primary care checkups, recommended cancer screening, and evidence-based cancer treatment to lessen the negative impact the pandemic is having on identifying and treating people with cancer,” representatives of the organizations write. But their main concern is not finding the cancer early enough to treat it. “This is concerning because identifying and treating cancer early significantly improves outcomes from cancer, a disease in which it’s estimated more than 600,000 people died from in the U.S. in 2020,” they write. Recent research has found the number screenings of cervical, colorectal, breast, prostate, and lung cancer dropped radically due to COVID-19 concerns. There has also been a significant drop in cancer diagnoses and delays in active treatment, as patients are worried about being exposed to the virus. The organization representatives point out that hospitals and medical systems across the country implemented infection control measures to provide a safe environment for people to receive important medical care. The representatives recommend everyone ensure people are not delaying care for important medical issues, encourage people to resume recommended cancer screening, encourage patients with cancer to resume evidence-based treatment, contact a doctor right away if concerning medical symptoms arise, and resume all preventive and prescribed care.
Radiology News, Health
Cancer Organizations Endorse Screening During COVID-19
05 February 2021 - Ci Magazine
A 9% increase in the number of Medicare beneficiaries who enrolled last year clearly shows effects of the pandemic and economy on American society. 36% of the 67.7 million Medicare beneficiaries in the US are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan this year, based on preliminary open enrollment data collected from October to December, 2020. In order to determine the reason why the new enrollees chose the MA plan, MedicareAdvantagePlans.org polled the new Medicare beneficiaries in a new study. Their chosen plan, known as Medicare Part C, have become more popular recently as it is cost-effective, flexible and include Part D prescription drug coverage. Here’s the breakdown for the reasons behind choosing the MA Plan: -29% for prescription drug coverage -16% for its affordability -9% for supplemental benefits The 9% expressed telehealth benefits and COVID-19 supplemental benefits. MA plans are accommodating virtual care, with more than 94% offering telehealth benefits compared to the 58% that it was before. “Supplemental benefits have become such an important selling point for MA plans that there will be a 64% year-over-year increase in the number of MA plans that are offering such benefits in 2021,” noted MedicareAdvantagePlans.org. “And as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, 34% of Medicare Advantage plans are now offering COVID-19-related supplemental benefits in 2021, which includes covering costs for things like testing, personal protective equipment, and care packages.” The Congressional Budget Office says 51% of all Medicare beneficiaries will be enrolled in a MA plan by 2030. As authors note, 65% of respondents who chose to enroll in a MA plan had first compared all available coverage options, with a further 26% saying they did a brief amount of research before enrolling. However, to contradict this, The New York Times found that 57% of Medicare enrollees do not review or compare their coverage annually, including 46% who never or hardly revisit their plans. The researchers point out the detrimental effect of their lack-of-interest. “This isn’t great news when you think about all the consumers out there that are possibly missing out on MA benefits because they either don’t know what they are or understand how it could be better (or more cost-effective) for them.” In 2021, average premiums for MA plans are expected to reduce by 34.2% from 2017, marking the lowest average monthly premiums since 2007.
Business
Pandemic Causes More Americans To Choose Medicare Plans
05 February 2021 - Ci Magazine
False-Positives Found To Be Higher If ECG Is Done Too Soon After Cardiac Arrest
Radiology News, Health
False-Positives Found To Be Higher If ECG Is Done Too Soon After Cardiac Arrest
29 January 2021 - Ci Magazine
This $100M Mammography Trial Has Made A Comeback After Pandemic Slow Down
Radiology News, Health
This $100M Mammography Trial Has Made A Comeback After Pandemic Slow Down
28 January 2021 - Ci Magazine
So what's RCM? Addressing denied claims and patient nonpayment can be a frustrating, time-consuming process. For this reason, many healthcare facilities are hiring Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) companies.
Business, Science and Tech
So what’s RCM?
27 January 2021 - Ci Magazine
The RSNA’s First Virtual Conference: How You Can Prepare
Business, Radiology News
RSNA’s First Virtual Conference: How You Can Prepare
25 November 2020 - Ci Magazine
Holiday Travel Risks: How To Protect Yourself And Others While Travelling
Leadership, Health
Holiday Travel Risks: How To Protect Yourself And Others While Travelling
25 November 2020 - Ci Magazine