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Mammography in 2023: Updated Laws Providers Need to Know

Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the United States. Currently, it accounts for nearly 30% of all new female cancers each year. For 2023, the American Cancer Society estimated that 297,790 new cases of invasive breast cancer would be diagnosed and about 43,700 women would die from breast cancer.... Read more

MAMMO Act Puts Mammography with Tomosynthesis in the Spotlight

Women are currently the fastest-growing population of veterans. In 2018, women made up 9 percent of United States veterans, and by 2040, it's expected that 17 percent of veterans will be women. According to a study published by the National Institutes of Health, breast cancer rates could actually be higher in the military... Read more

Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2021: A Call to Action

Every October, we recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Just two years ago, right now, you were probably rolling out your women’s health wellness fairs and promoting your mammography services online and in local papers and magazines. So much has changed since then. While we were once gaining great strides in our breast... Read more

3D Breast Tomosynthesis ROI Calculator

With the addition of a 3D Digital Breast Tomosynthesis system, you’re able to bill for an additional CPT code in addition to the base mammogram procedure. That means you could be earning more revenue on every single exam. With this ROI calculator, determine how much revenue you could earn by upgrading to 3D Breast... Read more

Resuming Breast Imaging in the Aftermath of COVID-19

The following has been reposted with permission from DocPanel. It is estimated that as of June, 10 million mammograms have been deferred due to COVID-19 related restrictions. With a slow lift of lockdowns, this number is expected to grow even higher. As the shift to normalcy begins, practices that offer mammography are... Read more

Increase Mammogram Volume with These 6 Steps

You know breast cancer screenings are important. The general public knows breast cancer screenings are important. Your own patients know breast cancer screenings are important. So why don’t you have more patients coming in for their regularly scheduled preventive mammograms? Read more

Modern Mammo: What’s New, Old and Saving Lives in 2020

Clinical solutions for women’s health are more varied than they’ve ever been. Recommendations for breast screenings still emphasize the importance of an annual or a biannual mammogram, yet patients who put off the procedure or only come in for regular screenings probably don’t realize the wide array of technologies and... Read more

6 Reasons Not to Miss 'Investing in You – Omaha'

Every year, we hold our Investing in You (IIU) educational seminar in Omaha, Nebraska, hosting imaging professionals from across the Midwest. For those unfamiliar, this in-person event is an extension of the Investing in You continuing education program that runs throughout the year. Our monthly and on-demand webinars... Read more

Women's Health Road Show

The newest and most innovative women's health products from Siemens Healthineers are coming to the Midwest! The 18-wheel Siemens Mobile mammography truck is bringing the new systems, and you're invited to get an intimate glimpse. Read more

Are Your Breast Imaging Codes Up to Date for 2019?

It’s 2019, and that means providers across the country are officially coping with the ramifications of the changes made to breast imaging reimbursement codes. Has your facility updated its billing procedures and internal systems? If not, it’s important to do so as soon as possible so you can avoid submission delays and... Read more

The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Breast Imaging

Wikipedia defines Artificial Intelligence (AI) as “intelligence demonstrated by machines, in contrast to the natural intelligence displayed by humans and other animals.” Although AI already has a limited presence in medical imaging systems, the development of self-learning computer programs has created excitement and... Read more

Nebraska Joins Others in Enacting Breast Density Notification Law

This past April, Nebraska became the 32nd state to pass a law related to breast density notification. Beginning on July 24, 2017, all physicians throughout the state became required to inform their patients when a mammogram detects the presence of dense breasts. In enacting Cheri’s Law, so named after a breast cancer... Read more

As You Celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness, Take Time to Care for Your Techs

It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which means many of you are hosting women’s health wellness fairs and advertising your mammography services in local papers and magazines. One thing I hope you are also doing is setting aside some time to celebrate and take care of your mammographers. As front-line healthcare... Read more

Maintaining Mammography Volume – Part Two: Advocacy & Personalized Care

In part one of his blog, Gerald Kolb laid out the history of the USPSTF guidelines for mammography and shared referral patterns from recent studies of the guidelines. In this second and final part, he makes the case for advocacy and personalized care in order to maintain mammography volume and department revenue. Here’s a... Read more

Maintaining Mammography Volume – Part One: Understanding the Guidelines & Referral Patterns

For more than 20 years, breast imaging providers have worked to familiarize women with the concept of annual mammography screenings starting at age 40. Many of you will remember the “hiccup” in 2009 when the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force’s recommendations left the decision for women age 40-49 up to the patient and... Read more