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Economics
Medicare proposed rule again cuts radiology reimbursement in 2025
Healthcare Administrative Partners
In a new column, Sandy Coffta of Healthcare Administrative Partners reviews the key changes for radiology in the proposed 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule rule.
July 26, 2024
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Practice Management
Use caution when billing for remote radiology reading
Radiology practices need to be aware of Medicare rules for reporting the location of service, said Sandy Coffta of HAP in a new column.
May 28, 2024
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Administration
How are radiology practices impacted by annual changes to the MPFS?
With the passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (CAA 24), we finally learned the rates physicians will be paid for Medicare services during the remainder of 2024. Sandy Coffta explains what this means for practices.
March 29, 2024
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Practice Management
Regulatory issues facing radiology groups in 2024
In a new column, Sandy Coffta of Healthcare Administrative Partners discusses the latest updates in radiology regulations.
February 27, 2024
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Economics
2024 MPFS Final Rule includes payment reductions for radiology
In a new column, Sandy Coffta reviews the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Final Rule and assesses its impact on radiology.
November 13, 2023
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Practice Management
How Medicaid unwinding could impact radiology practices
In a new column, Sandy Coffta of HAP describes how recent Medicare developments could significantly affect radiology practices.
October 19, 2023
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Economics
Why H.R. 2474 is important to your radiology practice
In a new column, Sandy Coffta of Healthcare Administrative Partners discusses how The Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) would impact radiology.
September 28, 2023
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