EchoChief Legslatative & Regulatory News

Reimbursement News & Resources
Personal Non-commercial Use of Current Procedural Terminology, Fourth Edition ("CPT®")
UnitedHealthcare Imaging Accreditation UnitedHealth Web Site	Aetna Policy Bulletin Intravascular Ultrasound
UnitedHealth Group To Facilitate Accreditation for Its Network of Contracted Imaging Physicians 12 Jan 2007 UnitedHealth Web Site	UnitedHealth Group Reaches Agreement With New York State on Physician Ranking System, Transparency 21 Nov 2007 kaisernetwork.org
CMS Expands Coverage for Cardiac Rehabilitation CMS Web Site	Intracardiac Echo Billing Guide Boston Scientific Site
MGMA Submits Comments to CMS on Proposed Rule Affecting Physician Fees 10 Oct 2006 SurgiCenter Site	Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) Peripheral Reimbursement Information Boston Scientific Site
Physicians experience nominal pay increases: Hard-working primary care physicians on unsustainable course 25 Sept 2006 MGMA Site
Physician compensation stagnates in academic practices 14 March 2006 MGMA Site

Legislative & Regulatory Updates