on May 8, 2013 |
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Topics: CT, Imaging, Service Lines, Lung Cancer, Tumor Site Strategy, Oncology, Clinical Research, Service Line Growth, Volume Growth, Strategy
Ben Lauing, Imaging Performance Partnership
Released yesterday, the third edition of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) Diagnosis and Management of Lung Cancer guidelines includes the recommendation that providers offer annual low-dose CT scans for patients at high risk.
While the ACCP introduced this recommendation last year, its inclusion in the updated guidelines further validates the clinical utility of CT in the diagnosis of lung cancer. This official acknowledgement may be welcome news to imaging providers who face flat or declining volumes and seek new opportunities for growth.
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New screening guidelines indicate CT for lung cancer
on April 23, 2013 |
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Topics: Health Systems, Strategy, Planning, Imaging, Service Lines, Continuum Integration, Methodologies, Performance Improvement, Appropriateness, Quality, IT Infrastructure, Information Technology, Clinical Decision Support, Electronic Medical Records Strategy
Natalie McGarry, Imaging Performance Partnership
How can radiology programs contribute to their organizations under reform? One health system CEO claims imaging is well positioned to provide leadership because of the specialty’s experience with data and the number of patients imaging touches.
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A hospital CEO weighs in: Radiology should lead reform
on March 21, 2013 |
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Topics: Health Care Reform, Market Trends, Strategy, Payer and Regulatory Policy, Medicaid, Reimbursement, Finance, Pediatrics, Service Lines, Imaging
Ben Lauing, Imaging Performance Partnership
My colleague Robin Brand recently spoke at the Children’s Hospital Association’s Radiology Directors Forum in Houston, where she discussed several of the key forces currently impacting pediatric imaging programs. Much of the conversation focused on health care reform, and, in particular, the current state of Medicaid expansion.
While increased eligibility for Medicaid will have a disproportionate impact on children’s hospitals, as Medicaid covers a significant number of uninsured children, Medicaid expansion will impact all providers.
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Medicaid expansion’s impact on pediatric volumes, doughnut holes, and reimbursement
