Congressional budget requirements mean that any pay bump to one fee-for-service provider type necessitates balancing cuts to others.

The noted radiologist discussed what's ahead for the specialty during the closing keynote at RBMA's annual meeting in Las Vegas. 

The California physician may not face prison time after all, if a judge grants his defense team’s request that he be admitted to a mental health diversion program. 

Christina Negron, revenue cycle manager, Radiology Associates of Venice and Englewood, discusses possible solutions at the RBMA 2024 annual meeting.

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association licensee is attempting to curtail the delivery of multiple diagnostic imaging exams on a single patient during a single healthcare encounter. 

The Louisville, Kentucky-based payer first partnered with vendor Cohere Health in 2021 to launch a pilot program in 12 states. 

Alison Bailey, MD, co-chair of the business of cardiology sessions at ACC.24, emphasized that reimbursement cuts can have a long-term negative impact on patient. 

Others including the AMGA and the American Hospital Association have voiced their opposition to the rule, which is expected to be challenged in court.