The feds anticipated only about 22,000 disputes between insurers and providers, but the actual number was more than 20 times higher. 

“These shifts may reflect changes in relative utilization of specialty-specific examinations or evolving payment policies," experts wrote in AJR. 

Jay R. Parikh, MD, and Frank Lexa, MD, MBA, offered their insights in a new pre-proof opinion piece published in JACR.  

Prosecutors successfully argued that the patient would not have died if clinicians had ordered a routine CT exam. 

The administration said it is launching a cross-government public inquiry into “corporate greed" in medicine, with roll-up acquisitions one area of focus. 

The results are from the latest American College of Radiology/Radiology Business Management Association Workforce Survey, published in JACR. 

Southtowns Radiology said the deal will allow for expansion on the outpatient side while also letting it retain autonomy to operate its private practice. 

“Greedy health insurers attempt to scalp doctors and patients every step of the way throughout the care process," said Rep. Greg Murphy, MD.