Kirang Patel MD

“Texas
HB 1756 would allow APRNs to order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests.”

State Legislators Introduce Healthcare Bills That Could Impact Radiology State legislators are introducing bills and the legislative process of referring bills to committees is beginning. Below, we highlight some of the bills being introduced that could impact radiology.

State Legislators Introduce Healthcare Bills That Could Impact Radiology ➡️ bit.ly/4alBRg6

#Radvocacy #AdvocacyInAction

CDC considers letting nurse practitioners, physician assistants read X-rays under federal program The agency's “B Reader Program” trains and certifies physicians to classify chest radiographs of workers participating in federal health surveillance programs.

Currently, the “@CDCgov is exploring whether to expand a federal program to allow nurse practitioners and physician assistants to read certain X-rays.” 🫣 @RadiologyACR radiologybusiness.com/topics/healt...

#Leadership is not a position but a process - one of constant learning, listening, and leading by example. 🫡 #MedEd #MedSky #RadSky

Tacobell went from one of my favorite fast foods to me not event touching it. Not sure if it’s the aging of my taste buds but their menu has also plummeted.

This is one area in life we disagree… go boys! ⭐️

Resolution 101: Online Submission 6 min 28 sec video

American College of Radiology Resolution Submission Deadline – 02/03/25. Resolutions guide the actions and policy positions of the College. You may consider writing a resolution - learn more at acr-1.wistia.com/medias/megem... #RadSky #Radiology #RadEd

What radiology trainees should know heading into 2025 Radiologists discuss specialty and job market: 10 takeaways.

What radiology trainees should know heading into 2025 ⬇️ #RadSky #MedEd #RadEd #MedSky #RadRes #Radiology @auntminnie.bsky.social

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I like this one titled - Is Head CT Overused in the ED?

“head and neck CTA is overused and on the rise”… as a Neuroradiologist I totally agree! #RadEd #MedEd #MedSky #RadSky

theimagingwire.com/2024/03/31/h...

"Leadership is not about being in charge. It's about taking care of those in your charge." - Simon Sinek

This reminds us that true leaders prioritize the well-being and growth of their team. #RadLeaders #Leadership #Quotes #Inspiration #MedEd

#Medicaid patients in states with higher reimbursement rates are more likely to get imaging. States with lower rates had 38% less utilization. Boosting #Medicaid
reimbursement could improve access & reduce #healthdisparities.

👉 bit.ly/MMRR_JACR

#healthequity #healthpolicy

A new HPI study shows Medicaid patients in states with higher reimbursement rates are more likely to get imaging. States with lower rates had 38% less utilization. Boosting #Medicaid reimbursement could improve access & reduce health disparities. #healthpolicy

More info👉 bit.ly/MMRR_JACR

Congress reaches deal to partially blunt Medicare pay cut, ditches prior authorization reform “We are deeply disappointed that Congress failed to fully remedy the looming 2025 Medicare payment cut to physician practices," the MGMA said Tuesday.

“This is the fifth consecutive year physicians have faced a cut in the federal payment program, and docs have seen Medicare reimbursement decrease by about 29% since 2001 when adjusting for inflation, the American Medical Association noted.”⬇️

radiologybusiness.com/topics/healt...

#Advocacy #MedSky

Pending radiology bills in Congress and predicting the Trump administration's impact on imaging Kit Crancer, RBMA board member, speaks with Radiology Business about key legislative developments on the Hill that will affect the specialty.

“Unlike other reimbursement frameworks, Medicare lacks inflationary adjustments for physician payments, which amplifies the chronic cycle of annual funding cuts to radiologists.” ✂️ radiologybusiness.com/topics/healt...
#advocacy #radvocacy #meded #medicare

Such a great read! www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...

Very similar to my Spotify list lolol

Classification of individuals who can enhance our careers:
A) mentor-- trusted partner, there for the long run
B) coach-- available for short bursts, very focused
C) sponsor-- connector to future opportunities

Strive to have multiple people in each of these 3 categories.
#MedEd

#RadEd #Radiology #ABRCoreExam

ACR and State Radiologic Societies Gear Up For 2025 Legislative Sessions

ACR & State Radiologic Societies Gear Up For 2025 Legislative Sessions-key issues include:
📍AI
📍Cancer screening
📍Price transparency
📍Scope of practice
📍Telemedicine
📍Certificate of Need reform
📍Out-of-Network billing(NSA)
📍Network adequacy
📍Prior authorization reforms
www.acr.org/Advocacy-and...

I know exactly what you’re talking about lol

“Private equity should have no influence over medical treatment decisions made jointly by independent physicians and their patients” read more ⬇️

Don’t miss a lively discussion on the various ways #rads can get involved with the JACR early in their careers TONIGHT! Great pearls for early career rads and #radres!

We already have a #neuroradiology starter pack, but I'm trying to add people still. Let me know if you know more.

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A Force for Good

#Radiology this what this is all about
www.acr.org/Practice-Man... @rsnasky.bsky.social #RSNA24
Join @hcwvshunger.bsky.social team #DiagnoseAndTreats see how hcwvshunger.org/how-to-donate/

I think so 😅 Sounds like a paper idea lolol

So sad I’m missing out at #RSNA24 🥹 #radsky #neuroradsky

@asnrehab.bsky.social signs-on multi-society letter to House & Senate leadership urging inclusion of Conrad 30 & Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act (HWRA) in the end-of-year package. ▶️ www.asnr.org/wp-content/u...

I’m trying to start a head and neck bootcamp for my fellows! #radsky #neuroradsky

Neuroradiology & Neuroimaging 🧠 Starter Pack...in its infancy (no pun intended being peds...😁)

Happy to add & connect with the many more out there...

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#RadSky
#NeuroRadSky
#PedsRadSky
#PediNeuroRadSky