El Segundo, California-based RP said the recommendations are derived from current guidelines and the “extensive expertise” of its neuroradiology division.
“The ruling is a step toward an IDR process that is accessible, fair and efficient,” Jacqueline Bello, chair of the ACR Board of Chancellors, said Monday.
An organization could add an additional $87,532 on one MRI machine or over $260,000 via CT each year through strategic site selection, experts estimated.
“We argue that the results could be replicated elsewhere if guidelines are followed and the urologist and MRI radiologist are dedicated,” researchers noted.
An MRI's sensitivity to movement during scans often leads to image artifacts, risking misdiagnoses and redundant scans. But a new deep learning model may be able to compensate.
The health insurer has faced criticism over its use of PA, including a class action lawsuit alleging it denied claims for imaging and other healthcare services in bulk