Importance of the TISS Standard for Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging clinics

The TISS Standard (Exchange of Information on Supplementary Health) of the National Supplementary Health Agency (ANS) has completed more than ten years, but it is worth recalling some very important points, which many operators have not followed, but which are fundamental to the clinics. In the first versions of the TISS 1.0 and 2.0 standards, the … Continue lendo

Cade's decisions against medical entities

On March 1st, the portal ConJur – Consultório Jurídico (www.conjur.com.br) published a report stating that entities involved in a scheme to price medical appointments in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul had been convicted of cartel by the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (Cade). The exchange of information between … Continue lendo

AMB issues a note on the statement attributed to Mr. Minister of Health

This Monday, April 10, 2017, the Brazilian Medical Association (AMB) issued a note on the statement attributed to Mr. Minister of Health, Ricardo Barros, in Cambridge, United States. Check out the full note below: “Government once again errs in the subject of complementary exams. Accurate diagnosis is a fundamental condition for treating patients. Exams do… Continue lendo

Performing tests on minor patients

Check article signed by Dr. Alan Skorkowski, lawyer for CBR's legal advisory, on the age classification for carrying out tests and the respective obligation to have a companion on site. Initially, it should be clarified that the Brazilian Civil Code, with regard to the ability to perform acts of civil life in relation to … Continue lendo