In recent years, much has been said about new forms of remuneration to face rising health costs. The Fee for service system, which was established over the years, is being extremely questioned, because, with the aging of the population and new technologies, the cost of health care has shown an increasing curve. That … Continue lendo
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a review on May 22 stating that there is no evidence that gadolinium remaining in the body after administration of contrast in MRI scans has negative health effects. However, according to the document, the announcement is unlikely to finalize … Continue lendo
Before the TISS (Supplementary Health Information Exchange) standard, it was very difficult and financially unfeasible to reconcile exam by exam, payment statements and disallowances. Starting with the simple fact that many operators did not provide this type of information or, when they sent it, the information was not complete, thus making conciliation impossible without some … Continue lendo
A concern previously restricted to the practice of Gynecology and Obstetrics, the presence of a companion during examinations is currently a subject used by Radiology – at least from the perspective of certain specific segments of Diagnostic Imaging. In fact, complaints formalized by patients, related to crimes of a sexual nature supposedly occurred … Continue lendo
