Celebrating Black History Month: The Achievements of Black Doctors in Medicine
Black history month is a time to celebrate the many contributions of African Americans throughout history. In the field of medicine, black doctors have made significant strides in advancing healthcare for all. From breaking barriers to creating groundbreaking medical innovations, these individuals have left an indelible mark on the industry. 1) Dr. Charles Drew…
Read MoreWhy Enterprise Imaging is Vital to Healthcare
As the healthcare industry continues to embrace technological advancements and the full integration of electronic health records (EHR), there is another digital aspect that often goes unnoticed – enterprise imaging. In this article, we will discuss the importance of enterprise imaging and how it contributes to comprehensive patient care. Enterprise imaging, in simple terms, comprises…
Read MoreThe Fight Against Medicare Pay Cuts for Radiologists
Recently, physician and U.S. House member, Greg Murphy, MD, R-N.C., introduced a bill to protect radiologists and other physicians from Medicare pay cuts. His proposal, the Preserving Seniors’ Access to Physicians Act, aims to counteract the 3.4% Medicare conversion factor cut that took effect at the beginning of the year. This bipartisan bill will be…
Read MoreThe FDA’s New Breast-Density Notification Requirement: What You Should Know
Breast density is a common issue that many women face, but often go uninformed about. It can impact the accuracy of mammograms and increase the risk of breast cancer. To help address this issue, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced in March 2023 that it would require mammography providers to notify women about…
Read MoreTake Action Now: Medicare physician pay cuts are a no-go
This year healthcare providers are facing a grim reality – a 3.37 percent reduction to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Conversion Factor (CF). The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) confirmed this cut in the 2024 Medicare PFS final rule, and it went into effect on January 1st, 2024. This has major implications…
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