In today’s episode Dr. Karla Sepulveda, Director of Breast Imaging at Baylor College of Medicine and past President of Texas Radiological Society speaks with Dr. Dana Smetherman on Hot Topics in Breast Imaging Reimbursement. 

Dr. Smetherman is Chair of the Department of Radiology at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans. She has served with the Economics team of the American College of Radiology (ACR) and serves as the CPT Advisor for ACR and the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS). Dr. Smetherman’s deep-rooted interest in breast imaging and healthcare economics shines through in her expertise and understanding of the nuanced reimbursement landscape. 

In this episode, you will:

·         Review economic challenges and opportunities in breast imaging including threats to coverage for preventive services, bundling of services, and value based payments.

·         Learn about the Find It Early Act and radiologists' important role in advocating for access to breast imaging services without patient cost sharing.

·         Explore potential reimbursement pathways for abbreviated MRI.

Dr. Smetherman will also offer her perspectives on leading a Radiology department and an optimistic outlook for the future of Radiology.

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