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MPFS: CMS proposes CPT codes that would address MRI patient safety

AuntMinnie

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in its suggested 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) has proposed new CPT codes that would address additional labor involved in imaging patients who have contraindications for MRI.

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Enhancing Cybersecurity in Medical Imaging: Essential for Patient Safety

Open Medscience

Medical imaging cybersecurity is vital for protecting patient data, ensuring care continuity, and maintaining trust. The post Enhancing Cybersecurity in Medical Imaging: Essential for Patient Safety appeared first on Open Medscience.

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First-Of-Kind Endoscopic Ultrasound Technology Offers Groundbreaking Approach to Patient Safety

MedImaging Ultrasound

A first-of-its-kind endoscopic ultrasound technology with a groundbreaking approach to patient safety has the potential to shift the site of care to more efficient and preferable settings like ambulatory surgery centers.

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Market Analysis: Vendor Focus on Optimizing Patient Safety and Radiology Workflow Drives Growth

Imaging Technology

Contrast media injectors are used to inject contrast media or contrast agents to enhance the blood and perfusion in tissues, allowing for improved visualization of the contrast of fluids or structures within the body.

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Intelligent Ultrasound Works with Pleural Disease Experts to Increase Respiratory Training Opportunities and Patient Safety

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Wed, 08/02/2023 - 20:01 August 2, 2023 — Intelligent Ultrasound (IU) has worked with pleural disease experts to increase respiratory training opportunities and in turn patient safety.

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Radiologist to collect $4.6M jury verdict in whistleblower case against former practice

Radiology Business

allegedly terminated senior staffer Brent Bullis, MD, after he raised patient safety concerns. Eden Prairie, Minnesota-based Consulting Radiologists Ltd.

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ACR Updates requirements for on-site staff overseeing contrast administration

Radiology Business

A clinician trained to manage reactions should be on-site at any imaging facilities doing contrast studies to maintain patient safety.