IAMERS SUPPORTS ITS MEMBERS IN MANY WAYS.
Networking, Education, Patient Safety and Advocacy. With declining provider revenues, stronger business practices and an industry in transition, you need to know information critical to your business. IAMERS is following what matters most to your business.
Our efforts are gaining recognition and momentum as the marketplace is recognizing the importance and cost effectiveness of the Independent Provider of services and devices. For many if these less expensive, but clinically relevant, options were not available then their patients would miss receiving the health care they need and deserve.
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Debate Over Medicare Coverage of CT Lung Cancer Screening Begins
The Medicare Evidence Development & Coverage Advisory Committee (MedCAC) convened today and representatives from organizations such as the American College of Radiology and the Lung Cancer Alliance went before the [...]
CMS Should Not Pay for Regular CT Screenings for Heavy Smokers, Panel Says
A Medicare panel determined that there is not enough evidence to justify annual CT scans to detect early lung cancer in heavy smokers. The CMS's nine-member Medicare Evidence Development and Coverage Advisory Committee voted Wednesday [...]
Delving into Digital Breast Tomosynthesis
You hear about it on the radio, on TV and see it in the health system newsletter. Your facility has bought in or is close to sending out an RFP. [...]