The rule would establish a list of “at least 50” shoppable radiology exams for which providers must publicly disclose pricing on their websites.

The Amsterdam-based imaging industry giant emphasized that the agreement “does not include or constitute any admission of liability, wrongdoing or fault.” 

Hospitals spent recurring labor costs per provider of about $50.20, extrapolated for a total national cost of roughly $78.54M, experts wrote in JACR. 

The Radiology Operations Module optimizes scheduling, reduces costs and frees up providers from time spent on administrative work.

Radiology can participate only sporadically in CMS’s current conception of value-based care. Why?

This occurred during a period when radiologists took on an increasing workload, with relative value units leaping 13.1% during the 16-year study period. 

This change in clinical practice could increase scanner throughput, leading to decreased costs, patient discomfort and motion artifacts, experts noted. 

The Sweden-based firm plans to accelerate the expansion of its commercial product, which also facilitates education, research and clinical consultation.