Healthcare Economics & Policy

5 imaging issues addressed by state legislatures in 2018

The American College of Radiology (ACR) tallied nearly 600 “radiology-relevant” bills that have appeared in state legislatures in the fiscal year which ended June 30, 2018.

Experts find uptick in secondary imaging interpretations, low CMS denial rates from 2003 to 2016

July 16, 2018 | Healthcare Economics & Policy

Many believe Medicare and private payers frequently deny coverage for secondary imaging interpretations—but a team of East Coast researchers found the opposite in a study analyzing Medicare beneficiaries from 2003 to 2016.

NEMA releases updated standards for measuring PET performance

July 13, 2018 | Healthcare Economics & Policy

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published its updated guidelines for measuring and reporting performance specifications of PET scanners on Friday, July 13.

‘Name your price’ tool brings affordable imaging to underinsured

July 12, 2018 | Healthcare Economics & Policy

New York-based healthcare startup Medmo may upend the imaging market with its new platform that allows consumers to name their own price for medical imaging tests such as MRIs or CT scans.

Nationwide audit into VA radiology practices now includes Florida hospital

July 11, 2018 | Practice Management

James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital in Florida is one of the eight U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) institutions investigators have contacted as part of an audit to see if the VA processed radiology requests within a proper time frame and adequately managed canceled requests, the Tampa Bay Times reported.

RSNA Research & Education Foundation will award $4M in grants in 2018

July 11, 2018 | Healthcare Economics & Policy

The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Research and Education (R&E) Foundation will award $4 million in radiology research and education grants this year, spanning 54 different institutions.

Segregated neighborhoods impact breast cancer survival rates

July 10, 2018 | Oncology Imaging

A recent Chicago Tribune article, citing a University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign study, found segregation increased black women's rates of late-stage breast cancer diagnoses and doubled odds of death.

NIH, VA partner to expand veterans’ access to cancer clinical trials

July 10, 2018 | Oncology Imaging

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) are partnering to extend veterans’ access to clinical trials of novel cancer treatments, according to a National Institutes of Health (NIH) news release.

MITA urges Trump to exempt medical imaging devices from China tariffs

July 09, 2018 | Healthcare Economics & Policy

The Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance (MITA) is urging the Trump administration to exempt medical imaging devices and technology from the recently enacted China Section 301 tariffs.

Trump implements tariffs on Chinese imports—including AI, medical imaging equipment

July 06, 2018 | Healthcare Economics & Policy

On July 6, the U.S. and China began what many are calling a trade war by implementing billions of dollars in tariffs on each other's imported goods, including medical imaging equipment and artificial intelligence (AI).

ACR DSI releases 1st AI use cases seeking feedback

July 06, 2018 | Artificial Intelligence

The American College of Radiology Data Science Institute (ACR DSI) released its first use cases from the TOUCH-AI library for industry comment in order to gain feedback before it releases the entire library this fall, according to an ACR release.

Mississippi man billed $4K for CT after hospital said insurance would cover it

July 03, 2018 | Healthcare Economics & Policy

Jimmie Taggart, 59, visited the clinic at North Mississippi Medical Center in West Point for back pain that CT confirmed to be kidney stones. But the real trouble came when he received a $4,051 bill in the mail after the hospital said his insurance would cover the scan.

Institutional change needed to expand MRI access to legacy cardiac implantable devices patients

July 02, 2018 | Cardiovascular

A majority of cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) in the U.S. are still MR-nonconditional, but a pair of neurologists believe hospitals need to assess their institutional policy to ensure patients have access to MRIs when needed.

ACR opposes ‘surprise bill’ regulation in proposed Medicare IPPS rule

July 02, 2018 | Healthcare Economics & Policy

The American College of Radiology (ACR) submitted written comments to CMS, taking issue with its proposed Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) rule for 2019.

Radiologists totaled $16M in federal political contributions from 2003 to 2016—most went to RADPAC

June 29, 2018 | Healthcare Economics & Policy

Self-identified radiologists tallied more than $16 million in political contributions between 2003 and 2016, a Journal of the American College of Radiology study found. The majority of those dollars went to the Radiology Political Action Committee (RADPAC).

Jonathan Lindner elected president of the American Society of Echocardiography

Jun 27, 2018 | Healthcare Economics & Policy

The 17,000-member American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) named Jonathan R. Lindner, MD, president of the organization during its 29th annual scientific sessions in Nashville, Tennessee.

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MITA calls out Trump administration for proposed tariffs on Chinese medical imaging devices

Jun 27, 2018 | Healthcare Economics & Policy

Leaders from the Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance (MITA) expressed concern regarding a Senate Finance Committee hearing held on June 20 with the U.S. Department of Commerce Sec. Wilbur Ross that considered current and proposed tariffs on Chinese imported goods.

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China, Israel direct resources to imaging AI

Jun 27, 2018 | Healthcare Economics & Policy

China and Israel are global leaders in artificial intelligence (AI) image analysis technology because of government support and industry collaboration, according to a recent Forbes article.

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GE moves to spin off healthcare division

Jun 26, 2018 | Healthcare Economics & Policy

After a year of soul searching and strategic review, GE announced its move to spin off GE Healthcare into a standalone company over the next 12 to 18 months. The goal, the company said, is a leaner corporate structure with substantial reductions in debt.

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Radiation oncologists hit Capitol Hill with 4 legislative priorities during advocacy day

Jun 25, 2018 | Healthcare Economics & Policy

Radiation oncologists will head to Capitol Hill Tuesday, June 26, to urge Congress to protect policies that preserve cancer patients' access to high-quality and value-centered care, during the 15th American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Advocacy Day.

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MITA holds congressional briefing urging stronger medical device servicing, regulations

Jun 22, 2018 | Healthcare Economics & Policy

A congressional briefing in Washington, D.C., was held by a panel of representatives from the Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance (MITA) to discuss how medical device providers are regulated and how standards can be better aligned to ensure patient safety.

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