Skip to main content
Advertisement

Main menu

  • Home
  • Content
    • Current Issue
    • Publication Preview--Ahead of Print
    • Past Issue Archive
    • Case of the Week Archive
    • Classic Case Archive
    • Case of the Month Archive
  • For Authors
  • About Us
    • About AJNR
    • Editors
    • American Society of Neuroradiology
  • Submit a Manuscript
  • Podcasts
    • Subscribe on iTunes
    • Subscribe on Stitcher
  • More
    • Subscribers
    • Permissions
    • Advertisers
    • Alerts
    • Feedback
  • Other Publications
    • ajnr

User menu

  • Subscribe
  • Alerts
  • Log in

Search

  • Advanced search
American Journal of Neuroradiology
American Journal of Neuroradiology

American Journal of Neuroradiology

  • Subscribe
  • Alerts
  • Log in

Advanced Search

  • Home
  • Content
    • Current Issue
    • Publication Preview--Ahead of Print
    • Past Issue Archive
    • Case of the Week Archive
    • Classic Case Archive
    • Case of the Month Archive
  • For Authors
  • About Us
    • About AJNR
    • Editors
    • American Society of Neuroradiology
  • Submit a Manuscript
  • Podcasts
    • Subscribe on iTunes
    • Subscribe on Stitcher
  • More
    • Subscribers
    • Permissions
    • Advertisers
    • Alerts
    • Feedback
  • Follow AJNR on Twitter
  • Visit AJNR on Facebook
  • Follow AJNR on Instagram
  • Join AJNR on LinkedIn
  • RSS Feeds
Review Article
Open Access

Health Care Economics: A Study Guide for Neuroradiology Fellows, Part 2

S.L. Weiner, R. Tu, R. Javan and M.R. Taheri
American Journal of Neuroradiology January 2018, 39 (1) 10-17; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3174/ajnr.A5382
S.L. Weiner
aFrom the Neuroradiology Section, Department of Radiology, George Washington University Hospital, Washington, DC.
  • Find this author on Google Scholar
  • Find this author on PubMed
  • Search for this author on this site
  • ORCID record for S.L. Weiner
R. Tu
aFrom the Neuroradiology Section, Department of Radiology, George Washington University Hospital, Washington, DC.
  • Find this author on Google Scholar
  • Find this author on PubMed
  • Search for this author on this site
  • ORCID record for R. Tu
R. Javan
aFrom the Neuroradiology Section, Department of Radiology, George Washington University Hospital, Washington, DC.
  • Find this author on Google Scholar
  • Find this author on PubMed
  • Search for this author on this site
  • ORCID record for R. Javan
M.R. Taheri
aFrom the Neuroradiology Section, Department of Radiology, George Washington University Hospital, Washington, DC.
  • Find this author on Google Scholar
  • Find this author on PubMed
  • Search for this author on this site
  • ORCID record for M.R. Taheri
  • Article
  • Figures & Data
  • Info & Metrics
  • References
  • PDF
Loading

References

  1. 1.
    The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education and The American Board of Radiology. The neuroradiology milestone project. Updated 2015. https://www.acgme.org/Portals/0/PDFs/Milestones/NeuroradiologyMilestones.pdf. Accessed April 30, 2017.
  2. 2.↵
    1. Baadh A,
    2. Peterkin Y,
    3. Wegener M, et al
    . The relative value unit: history, current use, and controversies. Curr Probl Diagn Radiol 2016;45:128–32 doi:10.1067/j.cpradiol.2015.09.006 pmid:26545579
    CrossRefPubMed
  3. 3.↵
    1. Petrey WB,
    2. Allen B Jr.,
    3. Thorwarth WT Jr., et al
    . Radiology coding, reimbursement, and economics: a practical playbook for housestaff. J Am Coll Radiol 2009;6:643–48 doi:10.1016/j.jacr.2009.04.011 pmid:19720360
    CrossRefPubMed
  4. 4.↵
    Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Proposed policy, payment, and quality provisions changes to the Medicare physician fee schedule for calendar year (CY) 2017. Updated 2016. http://www.cms.gov/Newsroom/MediaReleaseDatabase/Fact-sheets/2016-Fact-sheets-items/2016-07-07-2.html. Accessed June 14, 2017.
  5. 5.↵
    Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. PFS relative value files. Updated 2016. https://www.cms.gov/medicare/medicare-fee-for-service-payment/physicianfeesched/pfs-relative-value-files.html. Accessed May 16, 2017.
  6. 6.↵
    Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Physician fee schedule search. Updated 2016. https://www.cms.gov/apps/physician-fee-schedule/search/search-criteria.aspx. Accessed May 16, 2017.
  7. 7.↵
    1. Gupta D,
    2. Karst I,
    3. Mendelson EB
    . Value-based reimbursement: impact of curtailing physician autonomy in medical decision making. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2016;206:276–79 doi:10.2214/AJR.15.15370 pmid:26797353
    CrossRefPubMed
  8. 8.↵
    Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. 2013 clinical quality measures. Updated 2015. https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/EHRIncentivePrograms/cqm_through_2013.html. Accessed May 16, 2017.
  9. 9.↵
    Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. 2014 clinical quality measures. Updated 2015. https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/EHRIncentivePrograms/2014_ClinicalQualityMeasures.html. Accessed May 16, 2017.
  10. 10.↵
    American College of Radiology. Qualified clinical data registry (QCDR) PQRS measures supported 2016. Updated 2016. https://www.acr.org/∼/media/ACR/Documents/PDF/QualitySafety/NRDR/QCDR/ACR%20QCDR%20Measures%20Supported%202016_PQRS.pdf. Accessed March 18, 2017.
  11. 11.↵
    1. Donovan WD
    . The resource-based relative value scale and neuroradiology: ASNR's history at the RUC. Neuroimaging Clin N Am 2012;22:421–36 doi:10.1016/j.nic.2012.04.008 pmid:22902110
    CrossRefPubMedWeb of Science
  12. 12.↵
    Department of Health and Human Services. Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Federal Register 81:28161–6. 42 CFR Parts 414 and 495. Medicare program; Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and Alternative Payment Model (APM) incentive under the physician fee schedule, and criteria for physician focused payment models. Updated 2016. https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2016-05-09/pdf/2016-10032.pdf. Accessed March 7, 2017.
  13. 13.↵
    1. Rosenkrantz AB,
    2. Nicola GN,
    3. Allen B Jr., et al
    . MACRA, alternative payment models, and the physician-focused payment model: implications for radiology. J Am Coll Radiol 2017;14:744–51 doi:10.1016/j.jacr.2016.12.001 pmid:28132819
    CrossRefPubMed
  14. 14.↵
    1. Rosenkrantz AB,
    2. Nicola GN,
    3. Allen B, et al
    . MACRA, MIPS, and the new Medicare quality payment program: an update for radiologists. J Am Coll Radiol 2017;14:316–23 doi:10.1016/j.jacr.2016.10.012 pmid:28017274
    CrossRefPubMed
  15. 15.↵
    1. Rosenkrantz AB,
    2. Hirsch JA,
    3. Allen B, et al
    . The proposed MACRA/MIPS threshold for patient-facing encounters: what it means for radiologists. J Am Coll Radiol 2017;14:308–15 doi:10.1016/j.jacr.2016.10.014 pmid:28017528
    CrossRefPubMed
  16. 16.↵
    1. Hirsch JA,
    2. Leslie-Mazwi TM,
    3. Patel AB, et al
    . MACRA: background, opportunities and challenges for the neurointerventional specialist. J Neurointerv Surg 2016;8:868–74 doi:10.1136/neurintsurg-2015-011952 pmid:26220409
    Abstract/FREE Full Text
  17. 17.↵
    American College of Radiology. CPT code development process flowchart. https://www.acr.org/∼/media/ACR/Documents/PDF/Economics/CPT-Code-Development-Process-Flow81415.pdf. Accessed March 14, 2017.
  18. 18.↵
    1. Hirsch JA,
    2. Leslie-Mazwi TM,
    3. Nicola GN, et al
    . Current procedural terminology; a primer. J Neurointerv Surg 2015;7:309–12 doi:10.1136/neurintsurg-2014-011156 pmid:24589819
    Abstract/FREE Full Text
  19. 19.↵
    The American Medical Association. Composition of the RVS update committee (RUC). https://www.ama-assn.org/about-us/composition-rvs-update-committee-ruc. Accessed June 14, 2017.
  20. 20.↵
    1. Leslie Mazwi TM,
    2. Bello JA,
    3. Tu R, et al
    . Current procedural terminology: history, structure, and relationship to valuation for the neuroradiologist. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2016 Jul 14. [Epub ahead of print] doi:10.3174/ajnr.A4863 pmid:7418473
    CrossRefPubMed
  21. 21.↵
    1. Chokshi FH,
    2. Tu RK,
    3. Nicola GN, et al
    . Myelography CPT coding updates: effects of 4 new codes and unintended consequences. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2016;37:997–99 doi:10.3174/ajnr.A4666 pmid:26744447
    Abstract/FREE Full Text
  22. 22.↵
    American College of Radiology. Recent ACR achievements on behalf of radiology. https://www.acr.org/Membership/Membership-Services/Member-Benefits/What-Does. Accessed March 14, 2017.
  23. 23.↵
    American College of Radiology. Advocacy. https://www.acr.org/Advocacy. Accessed March 14, 2017.
PreviousNext
Back to top

In this issue

American Journal of Neuroradiology: 39 (1)
American Journal of Neuroradiology
Vol. 39, Issue 1
1 Jan 2018
  • Table of Contents
  • Index by author
  • Complete Issue (PDF)
Advertisement
Print
Download PDF
Email Article

Thank you for your interest in spreading the word on American Journal of Neuroradiology.

NOTE: We only request your email address so that the person you are recommending the page to knows that you wanted them to see it, and that it is not junk mail. We do not capture any email address.

Enter multiple addresses on separate lines or separate them with commas.
Health Care Economics: A Study Guide for Neuroradiology Fellows, Part 2
(Your Name) has sent you a message from American Journal of Neuroradiology
(Your Name) thought you would like to see the American Journal of Neuroradiology web site.
CAPTCHA
This question is for testing whether or not you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions.
Citation Tools
Health Care Economics: A Study Guide for Neuroradiology Fellows, Part 2
S.L. Weiner, R. Tu, R. Javan, M.R. Taheri
American Journal of Neuroradiology Jan 2018, 39 (1) 10-17; DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.A5382

Citation Manager Formats

  • BibTeX
  • Bookends
  • EasyBib
  • EndNote (tagged)
  • EndNote 8 (xml)
  • Medlars
  • Mendeley
  • Papers
  • RefWorks Tagged
  • Ref Manager
  • RIS
  • Zotero
Share
Health Care Economics: A Study Guide for Neuroradiology Fellows, Part 2
S.L. Weiner, R. Tu, R. Javan, M.R. Taheri
American Journal of Neuroradiology Jan 2018, 39 (1) 10-17; DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.A5382
del.icio.us logo Digg logo Reddit logo Twitter logo CiteULike logo Facebook logo Google logo Mendeley logo
  • Tweet Widget
  • Facebook Like
  • Google Plus One
Purchase

Jump to section

  • Article
    • Abstract
    • ABBREVIATIONS:
    • Materials and Methods
    • Conclusions
    • Footnotes
    • References
  • Figures & Data
  • Info & Metrics
  • References
  • PDF

Related Articles

  • No related articles found.
  • PubMed
  • Google Scholar

Cited By...

  • No citing articles found.
  • Crossref
  • Google Scholar

This article has not yet been cited by articles in journals that are participating in Crossref Cited-by Linking.

Similar Articles

Advertisement

News and Updates

  • Lucien Levy Best Research Article Award
  • Thanks to our 2020 Distinguished Reviewers
  • Press Releases

Resources

  • Evidence-Based Medicine Level Guide
  • How to Participate in a Tweet Chat
  • AJNR Podcast Archive
  • Ideas for Publicizing Your Research
  • Librarian Resources
  • Terms and Conditions

Opportunities

  • Share Your Art in Perspectives
  • Get Peer Review Credit from Publons
  • Moderate a Tweet Chat

American Society of Neuroradiology

  • Neurographics
  • ASNR Annual Meeting
  • Fellowship Portal
  • Position Statements

© 2021 by the American Society of Neuroradiology | Print ISSN: 0195-6108 Online ISSN: 1936-959X

Powered by HighWire