In today’s episode Kurt Schoppe, MD, President of Radiology Associates of North Texas, Council Vice-Speaker for the American College of Radiology (ACR) and Past Chair of the ACR Reimbursement Committee speaks with Lauren Nicola, MD on Payment Policy Updates.

Dr. Nicola, a highly experienced radiologist and passionate leader, is currently serving on the ACR Board of Chancellors and as Chair of the Reimbursement Committee. Her extensive understanding of radiology economics has been shaped by active involvement in key roles, including leading the team at the Relative Value Update Committee (RUC), working on Resource-Based Relative Value Scale (RVU) valuations, and responding to Medicare changes. In addition, she heads Triad Radiology in North Carolina, offering invaluable on-ground insights into the industry.

In this episode, you will:
• Examine the profound implications of reimbursement cuts and potential bundling on radiology codes
• Analyze the complexities radiologists encounter with the Merit-based Incentive Payment System
• Recognize the significance of active involvement in payment policies such as PPI surveys in safeguarding equitable reimbursement for radiologists
• Forecast the future trajectory of radiology in MIPS

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