April 16, 2015, marked the beginning of a seismic shift in the healthcare landscape. On that day, the U.S. Senate passed H.R. 2, the MACRA, which repeals the SGR formula, extends the CHIP for two years, institutes a 0.5% increase in Medicare reimbursement over the next four and a half years and encourages physicians to transition to APMs.

Radiology has been hit hard by reimbursement cuts and regulations but the cutting-edge tools available are helping practices stay ahead of all the changes impacting the market.

The practice has identified a billing error or a compliance problem impacting Medicare coverage that resulted in the practice having received an overpayment from Medicare.

Great Lakes Medical Imaging, a private radiology practice with offices throughout Western New York, is expanding thanks in part to a contract with Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) in Buffalo, N.Y. 

Hologic continues to lead the 3D tomosynthesis marketplace as both Siemens and GE attempt to catch up, according to a new report from research and insights firm KLAS. 

Columbus Radiology is scheduled to begin providing imaging services to Mercy Health-Cincinnati hospitals on Sept. 29, and the move has already had significant implications throughout Ohio. 

Del Medical, a medical imaging company with headquarters in Harrison, N.Y., announced a new agreement this week with the healthcare improvement company Premier.  

Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Teresa Miller announced last week that her department will hold a public hearing about balance billing on Oct. 1.