Medical professionals are exposed to various risks in the exercise of their function, such as biological and physical risks, such as exposure to equipment that emits radiation. For this reason, they are entitled to special retirement. However, as it is often obtained only through the courts, it is important to know the necessary steps and prepare yourself, remembering that the … Continue lendo
Two Ordinances that meet the claims of the Brazilian Medical Association (AMB), the Federal Council of Medicine (CFM) and other various medical entities were signed on April 5, in Brasília. The fact is the result of numerous complaints made to the Federal Government about the rampant opening of medical schools in Brazil. In addition to the moratorium, the ordinance … Continue lendo
On April 1st, the CBR released a statement on the readjustment of the square meter of radiological documentation on its website, as well as the index defined for the readjustment and the new reference value. Check it out: As determined by article 17-A, caput, item II and §§ 2 and 3, of Law 9.656/98, amended by … Continue lendo
A very pertinent topic, which the Brazilian College of Radiology and Image Diagnosis receives several consultations, deals with the obligation of health operators to adopt the code and nomenclature of the Unified Terminology of Supplementary Health (TUSS). Some operators have adopted descriptions of procedures that deviate from the TUSS standard, negatively impacting … Continue lendo
Held on March 1, the 92nd Meeting of the Committee for the Standardization of Information on Supplementary Health – COPISS, dealt with various matters of interest to the College and the other entities present. One of the main topics addressed at the meeting was “Security and Privacy Requirements – Beneficiary Authentication Mechanisms”. On account of… Continue lendo
The National Supplementary Health Agency (ANS) recently regulated the contracting of corporate collective health plans by individual companies. The measure is intended to prevent abuses related to this type of hiring such as, for example, the creation of companies exclusively for this purpose. The regulations establish that the company administering the benefits … Continue lendo
The Brazilian College of Radiology and Image Diagnosis (CBR) alerts clinics to an important issue, especially at the beginning of the year. This is a right of clinics that must be respected: the annual readjustment with health operators within a non-extendable period of 90 days, counted from the beginning of each calendar year as determined by … Continue lendo
The purpose of this article is to bring together, in a punctual and systematic way, the necessary guidelines regarding the theme “safekeeping and archiving of images and reports” – based on existing legislation and opinions on the matter. Here are the most relevant topics: The exams (films and reports), despite sometimes receiving different treatment, … Continue lendo
The Brazilian College of Radiology and Image Diagnosis (CBR), considering the relevant demand from public and private institutions regarding the minimum interval time for scheduling exams and the average time for performing Ultrasound exams, thus considering it to be notorious that both the average time for scheduling exams … Continue lendo
The National Mammography Commission of the Brazilian College of Radiology and Image Diagnosis (CBR), Brazilian Society of Mastology (SBM) and Brazilian Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics Associations (Febrasgo) advises that breast evaluation by ultrasound should include the breasts and underarms, according to the guidelines of the new BI-RADS® (5th edition, 2013). We recommend to … Continue lendo
