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CT, MRI Payments Plummet at Private Practices
In January 2020, the Journal of the American College of Radiology published the results of a study which concluded that Medicare reimbursement to both non-radiologist physicians (NRPs) and radiologists for their in-office MRIs and CT scans has decreased significantly since 2006. The researchers analyzed data they obtained from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid…
Read MoreDirect Communication Improves MRI Follow-Up Recommendations
On Dec. 30, 2019, the American Journal of Roentgenology published the results of a study that analyzed the compliance of referring physicians with the follow-up recommendations provided in the musculoskeletal MRI reports that they received from radiologists. The results of this study indicate that when the radiologist directly communicates with the referring doctor, compliance with…
Read MoreMRI Safety in the Facility
The magnetic fields generated from an MRI to capture diagnostic images are extremely powerful. As such, there are numerous safety protocols that must be followed during operation. The MRI safety protocols created by the ACR Guidance Document on MR Safe Practices: 2013 are designed to ensure the safety of the patients as well as the…
Read MoreTrump Administration Hits Brakes On Law To Curb Unneeded Medicare CT Scans, MRIs
In 2014, a law was passed that, when implemented, is supposed to reduce unnecessary imaging tests, like MRIs, CT scans and other expensive diagnostic imaging tests. In order to achieve this goal, doctors will be required to consult a set of clinical guidelines before ordering one of these tests for Medicare patients. If the doctor…
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…
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