In a prior blog post, we identified the medical benefits of digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT). The technology is proving superior to standard mammograms in detecting and thereby preventing breast cancer. Important for physicians who are considering investing in this new technology, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has added new reimbursement rates and billing codes for DBT.
At Purview, we are focused on making medical image access, archive, and sharing cheaper and easier. Our passion is to make these images an integrated part of every patient’s complete medical record.
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There are more than 38 million mammography procedures conducted every year according to the FDA. It would be an understatement to say that these images are essential for breast cancer detection and prevention. But what you might not know is that these images represent massive digital data files whose use is highly regulated.
When was the last time you made a large investment without knowing what it looked like? Before committing to a house, boat, car, or pet, most people need more information before making a decision.
If we ignore the compliance requirements of HITECH (bear with us, we won’t make you give up your incentive payments) and focus on what physicians need to reach the goals prescribed in the original intent of the laws, what would such a system look like?
