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Radiology takes page from Uber with 'surge staffing' | Medicare Advantage fails to cut costs | CMS orders MACs to cover CTC

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Radiology takes page from Uber with 'surge staffing' | Medicare Advantage fails to cut costs | CMS orders MACs to cover CTC
Monday, April 7, 2025
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ER takes page from Uber, using ‘surge’ teleradiology staffing during peak demand

Nonscheduled radiologists are able to log in for voluntary 5-minute increments during busy periods, earning pay based on the time of day. 

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ER takes page from Uber, using ‘surge’ teleradiology staffing during peak demand

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Nonscheduled radiologists are able to log in for voluntary 5-minute increments during busy periods, earning pay based on the time of day. 
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Medicare Advantage fails to cut radiation therapy costs, despite heavy prior authorization burden

MA cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy tallied higher spending and longer average treatment duration compared to their counterparts on traditional Medicare. 

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Medicare Advantage fails to cut radiation therapy costs, despite heavy prior authorization burden

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MA cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy tallied higher spending and longer average treatment duration compared to their counterparts on traditional Medicare. 
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Medicare instructs contractors to begin covering CT colorectal cancer screening

CMS emphasized that all coinsurance and deductibles should be waived for the exam, noting that MACs have until July 1 to comply with the change. 

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Medicare instructs contractors to begin covering CT colorectal cancer screening

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CMS emphasized that all coinsurance and deductibles should be waived for the exam, noting that MACs have until July 1 to comply with the change. 
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Radiology Business Management Association names annual award winners, new board

Sara Nofziger-Drew, vice president of revenue cycle services for R1 RCM, took home the RBMA's top honor, the prestigious Calhoun Award. 

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Radiology Business Management Association names annual award winners, new board

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Sara Nofziger-Drew, vice president of revenue cycle services for R1 RCM, took home the RBMA's top honor, the prestigious Calhoun Award. 
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Outgoing President Pete Moffatt reflects on the 2025 RBMA Annual Meeting

"I feel very privileged to have led such an experienced and capable board of directors," the Radiology Business Management Association's 2024-2025 leader writes in a Radiology Business guest column. 

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Outgoing President Pete Moffatt reflects on the 2025 RBMA Annual Meeting

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"I feel very privileged to have led such an experienced and capable board of directors," the Radiology Business Management Association's 2024-2025 leader writes in a Radiology Business guest column. 
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In Other News

Rural America lost 3,300 medical practices in five years, report shows

A data analysis from the Physicians Advocacy Institute and Avalere Health found corporate buyouts are leaving patients in low-population areas with fewer options, as doctors are opting to go elsewhere.

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Rural America lost 3,300 medical practices in five years, report shows

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A data analysis from the Physicians Advocacy Institute and Avalere Health found corporate buyouts are leaving patients in low-population areas with fewer options, as doctors are opting to go elsewhere.
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Case of cardiac arrest during MRI highlights importance of patient monitoring

It is estimated that the patient was in cardiac arrest for 10 minutes before his deteriorating condition was noticed by the technologist. 

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Case of cardiac arrest during MRI highlights importance of patient monitoring

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It is estimated that the patient was in cardiac arrest for 10 minutes before his deteriorating condition was noticed by the technologist. 
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Referrers want more structured radiology reports

Ordering physicians believe templated reporting more clearly communicates impressions regarding neuro patients, which often require more complex workups and management.

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Referrers want more structured radiology reports

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Ordering physicians believe templated reporting more clearly communicates impressions regarding neuro patients, which often require more complex workups and management.
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Dr. Oz confirmed by Senate to lead CMS in a 53-45 vote

The confirmation vote mostly fell on party lines. The Emmy-award-winning TV personality will replace Chiquita W. Brooks-LaSure, who has held the position since 2021.

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Dr. Oz confirmed by Senate to lead CMS in a 53-45 vote

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The confirmation vote mostly fell on party lines. The Emmy-award-winning TV personality will replace Chiquita W. Brooks-LaSure, who has held the position since 2021.
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In Case You Missed It

Radiology practice will pay $2.9M to settle allegations it falsified PPP loan documents

Fairfax Radiological Consultants, located in the D.C. metro area, had employed over 500 individuals as of 2019, but by April 2020, its roster was down to fewer than 100, the DOJ note. 

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The AHA is granting more money toward research on the cardIovascular effects of COVID-19. #COVIS #COVID19 #SARSCoV2 #longCOVID
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Radiology practice will pay $2.9M to settle allegations it falsified PPP loan documents

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The AHA is granting more money toward research on the cardIovascular effects of COVID-19. #COVIS #COVID19 #SARSCoV2 #longCOVID
Fairfax Radiological Consultants, located in the D.C. metro area, had employed over 500 individuals as of 2019, but by April 2020, its roster was down to fewer than 100, the DOJ note. 
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Patients eligible for both breast and lung cancer screening are getting mammograms while ditching low-dose CT in droves

This finding underlines the need for interventions to increase LCS awareness and address common barriers such as confusing eligibility criteria. 

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Patients eligible for both breast and lung cancer screening are getting mammograms while ditching low-dose CT in droves

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This finding underlines the need for interventions to increase LCS awareness and address common barriers such as confusing eligibility criteria. 
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Imaging industry lobbying group ‘disappointed’ with White House’s latest round of tariffs

AdvaMed—which represents manufacturers including Canon, GE HealthCare, Philips and Siemens Healthineers—is pushing for an imaging exemption. 

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Imaging industry lobbying group ‘disappointed’ with White House’s latest round of tariffs

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AdvaMed—which represents manufacturers including Canon, GE HealthCare, Philips and Siemens Healthineers—is pushing for an imaging exemption. 
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