AMA said it’s rolling out this info before any drug is available so that practices can prepare their EHRs ahead of time. 

If approved by the American Medical Association's editorial panel, one revision could go into effect as soon as July 1. 

The American College of Cardiology, Society of Thoracic Surgeons, American Association for Thoracic Surgery and Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions all collaborated on the response. 

Medical practices are increasingly pressured to showcase the details of their contribution to medicine. But radiology isn’t like most other medical specialties, is it?

Sanjaya Gupta, MD, MBA, details how his practice is leverage wearables as a patient engagement tool.

An eight-day trial and two-hour jury deliberation has culminated in the conviction of Pennsylvania cardiologist Samirkumar J. Shah, who on June 14 was found guilty of two counts of healthcare fraud for falsely billing insurers for unnecessary angina treatments.

A woman who was on the hook for nearly $227,000 in medical bills after suffering a heart attack and other complications had her balance wiped out by a medical charity waiver, Kaiser Health News reported. But that didn’t save Debbie Moehnke and her husband, Larry, the stress of mounting medical bills and calls from debt collectors, and the story highlights how inconsistent billing practices could impact other patients.

As reimbursement challenges grow for outpatient imaging, many practices are struggling to remain afloat. However, with the right technology, it’s very possible to stay ahead of the curve.