…4:20 pm – 4:24 pm539 Sagittal Balance Radiological Outcomes in Patients Submitted to C0-C1-C2 Posterior Fixations View Abstract Speaker: D. Kitumba Authors: D. Kitumba(1,2), R. Reinas(1), O. Alves(1) (1)Centro Hospitalar Vila Nova de…

ISASS18 Info: Conference Schedule | Scientific Program | Program Committee | CME Information ISASS18 Links: ISASS18 Scientific Program PDF | Exhibitor Prospectus (PDF) Educational Objectives Upon completion of the…

Code changes for all medical specialties take effect on January 1, 2018 as a result of the CPT Editorial Panel process. The American Medical Association (AMA) is responsible for…

For the first time, the federal government has made public chargemaster data for the 100 most common Medicare inpatient diagnostic related groups or DRGs. The data show that hospital…

…based on statistics, while their more lackadaisical peers look better than they might be. The frequency of complications has been dropping in hospitals. The report found an overall 8…

The Trump Administration’s proposed fiscal year (FY) 2020 budget includes extensive health-policy provisions. Medicare, Value-Based, and Related Reforms The Administration estimates that its Medicare policy reforms would save approximately…

…that IRF PPS payments would rise by $195 million under the proposed rule. Specifically, CMS proposes a 2.5% increase factor, based on an IRF market basket update of 3.0%…

…priority to transform the health care delivery system through competition and innovation while providing patients with better value and results. The proposed rule would update Medicare payment policies for…

…RVU of 20.00. While we are proposing the RUC-recommended work RVU, we are soliciting public comment on whether an alternative valuation of 20.00 would be more appropriate. This alternative…

…therapists, as well as radiation therapy centers and independent diagnostic testing facilities. Payments are based on the relative resources typically used to furnish the service. Relative value units (RVUs)…

…both. Select such services based on the utilization or billing rate of the services. In other words, the shoppable services selected for display by the hospital should be commonly…

Today at ISASS17 – Day 3 Friday, April 14, 2017 The last day of ISASS17 began with a 5K race, after which attendees raced to breakfast and the session…