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Radiologists, It’s Time to Call Your Member in Congress!
Your government is here to help. Under the guise of “Patients over Paperwork,” the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has proposed a $5 billion boost to funding for reimbursement for care-related evaluation and management (E/M). Unfortunately the latest government effort to ease administration burdens on physicians will cost radiologists $450 million in one year…
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 MoreCongressional Committee Investigates Private Equity Firms Over Surprise Medical Bills
Image courtesy of The Hill Congress has been looking for a culprit behind the current controversy over surprise medical billing. For the time being, radiologists are off the hook. Energy and Commerce Chair Frank Pallone (D-N.J.) and ranking member Greg Walden (R-Ore.) have targeted private equity firms invested in emergency transportation and doctor staffing companies.…
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…
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