As everybody celebrates the holidays, emergency departments and trauma centers are gearing up to treat festivity-related mishaps. Christmas and New Year are full of fun and cheer, but sadly, these are the times when the most accidents happen. Complaints attributable...
Several regulatory changes affect radiology practices every year. The business of radiology has become increasingly complex as regulatory demands increase and reimbursement declines. Diagnostic radiology and laboratory testing are often scrutinized for healthcare...
Safe and noninvasive, ultrasound is being increasingly used in various medical specialties. Ultrasound is considered the appropriate imaging service to diagnose musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions, specifically shoulder pain and certain ankle and tendon pain. Medicare...
Reporting of pathology procedures and clinical lab tests witnessed several changes starting October 1, 2016. Medical coding outsourcing is widely recognized as a practical strategy to help pathology labs maximize reimbursement, avoid denials, and stay compliant with...
Vascular surgeons perform a comprehensive range of procedures and the adoption of new endovascular techniques has led to reduced hospital stays. Under Medicare’s value-based program, health care providers are rewarded with incentive payments for the quality of care...
