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UnitedHealth Once Again Pushes Imaging
Accreditation Deadline - Now to 2009
The original deadline for accreditation filing for UnitedHealth has been pushed back once again. The latest deadline of this fall has now been moved to the fourth quarter of 2009. This is to better align UnitedHealth with the recently-passed Congressional bill that will require accreditation for imaging sites by 2012 to receive Medicare reimbursement. Please contact UnitedHealth for more information. |
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Xoran Earns CE Mark for MiniCAT™
Xoran is happy to announce that we have earned the right to put the CE mark on the Xoran MiniCAT. The MiniCAT can be marketed and sold in EU countries and anywhere else in the world where the CE marking is required. CE marking certifies that a product has met the European Union’s standards for consumer safety, which include heath, safety and environmental requirements.
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IAC Commends the U.S. Congress for Passing the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act
The United States Congress recently passed the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act that includes, among other items, the establishment of required accreditation for imaging and an elimination of a scheduled 10.6% cut in physician fees. By 2010, the federal Health and Human Services will develop a list of approved accrediting bodies that can review and accredit imaging sites. The Intersocietal Accreditation Committee (IAC), an independent accrediting body of in-office imaging, states that they will be working to ensure that they are part of that list. By 2012, all imaging sites in the nation would have to be accredited to achieve Medicare reimbursement.
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Advanced Ear Nose & Throat Clinic featured on
The Morning Blend
The Morning Blend is a popular channel 4 morning TV talk show that airs in Milwaukee. MiniCAT was the topic of an interview with the well-respected Dr. Madan Kandula (Advanced Ear Nose & Throat Specialists, or ADVENT). Dr. Kandula highlighted his Xoran MiniCAT, and explains in detail how it helps both his patients and his practice.
Click HERE to watch the interview
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Early Bird Session at AOA Annual Education Conference
Mark your Calendar – Wednesday, September 17, 1:30pm - 2:45pm
"Accreditation for Point-of-Care CT Imaging"
Please join Jolene Eicher as she presents the immediate next steps to get accredited including the ICACTL accreditation process and required specialty CT policies.
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“Importance of In-Office CT and Intraoperative Imaging”
AAO-HNSF Corporate Symposia
Monday, September 22, 5:30am-7:30am
Mark your calendar for the Corporate Symposia addressing the “Importance of In-Office CT and Intraoperative Imaging”. The focus of this Symposium is to learn how to integrate imaging in your clinical and surgical practice. The speakers and presentations include:
Dr. Michael Sillers
Alabama Nasal & Sinus Center |
“Importance of point-of-service scanning in a private practice” |
Dr. David Conley
Northwestern University |
“In-office CT: impact on diagnosis and treatment” |
Dr. Pete S. Batra
Cleveland Clinic |
"Intraoperative CT in sinonasal and skull base surgery" |
Dr. James Palmer
University of Pennsylvania |
“Impact of intraoperative CT imaging on sinus surgery” |
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