Women’s imaging encompasses many radiology procedures related to women and the diseases that are most prevalent to women such as breast cancer or gynecological issues. Mammogram, breast ultrasound, breast MRI and breast biopsy are the most commonly used procedures.
Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and Roger Marshall, MD, R-Kan., introduced the companion version of the Find It Early Act over a year after the House bill was proposed.
According to new survey data, nonadherence is not for lack of concern about the disease—75% of the women surveyed reported being concerned about their breast health.
Russell P. Harris, MD, penned the piece for the Annals of Internal Medicine, spurred by new recommendations issued by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
Samir Patel, MD, radiologist at Radiology Inc., and a board member of the Beacon Health System, explains how AI is being implemented in clinical practice for breast imaging.
Prior to the final proposal’s release, the American College of Radiology reached out to CMS to offer its recommendations on payment rates for five out of the six the new codes.