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Kirang Patel MD

@kpmd01.bsky.social
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Neuroradiologist and Community Radiologist, Medical Director of Departmental Communications @ UTSW Medical Center 🧠 Board Member, Radiology Advocacy Network (RAN) 💀 #MedEd #Radiology #Neuroradiology #MedSky #Radsky

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Dr. Prachi @drprachi.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
“Texas HB 1756 would allow APRNs to order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests.”
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Kirang Patel MD @kpmd01.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
State Legislators Introduce Healthcare Bills That Could Impact Radiology ➡️ bit.ly/4alBRg6 #Radvocacy #AdvocacyInAction
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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.
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Kirang Patel MD @kpmd01.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
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...
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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.
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Kirang Patel MD @kpmd01.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
#Leadership is not a position but a process - one of constant learning, listening, and leading by example. 🫡 #MedEd #MedSky #RadSky
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Kirang Patel MD @kpmd01.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
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
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Resolution 101: Online Submission
6 min 28 sec video
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Kirang Patel MD @kpmd01.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
What radiology trainees should know heading into 2025 ⬇️ #RadSky #MedEd #RadEd #MedSky #RadRes #Radiology @auntminnie.bsky.social buff.ly/3Dyo4X2
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What radiology trainees should know heading into 2025
Radiologists discuss specialty and job market: 10 takeaways.
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Kirang Patel MD @kpmd01.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
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...
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Is Head CT Overused in the ED? - The Imaging Wire
A new study suggests head CT could be overused in the emergency department for conditions like headache and dizziness.
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Kirang Patel MD @kpmd01.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
"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
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Radiology Health Equity Coalition @radhealtheqty.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
#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
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Neiman HPI @neimanhpi.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
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
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Kirang Patel MD @kpmd01.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
“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
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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.
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Kirang Patel MD @kpmd01.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
“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
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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.
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Kirang Patel MD @kpmd01.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
Such a great read! www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
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Reed Omary, MD, MS @reedomary.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
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
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Neuroradish @neuroradish.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
#RadEd #Radiology #ABRCoreExam
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Kirang Patel MD @kpmd01.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
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...
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ACR and State Radiologic Societies Gear Up For 2025 Legislative Sessions
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Kirang Patel MD @kpmd01.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
“Private equity should have no influence over medical treatment decisions made jointly by independent physicians and their patients” read more ⬇️
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Kirang Patel MD @kpmd01.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
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!
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Brent Weinberg @brentweinberg.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
We already have a #neuroradiology starter pack, but I'm trying to add people still. Let me know if you know more. go.bsky.app/NQejaF4
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Kemi Babagbemi MD, FACR🐳 @kemimdrad.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
#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/
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A Force for Good
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Kirang Patel MD @kpmd01.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
So sad I’m missing out at #RSNA24 🥹 #radsky #neuroradsky
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Kirang Patel MD @kpmd01.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
@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...
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Kirang Patel MD @kpmd01.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
I’m trying to start a head and neck bootcamp for my fellows! #radsky #neuroradsky
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Wm O'Brien DO @wmobriendo.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
Neuroradiology & Neuroimaging 🧠 Starter Pack...in its infancy (no pun intended being peds...😁) Happy to add & connect with the many more out there... go.bsky.app/J4LkA92 #RadSky #NeuroRadSky #PedsRadSky #PediNeuroRadSky
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Kirang Patel MD @kpmd01.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
#Thanksgiving matching outfits pics be like… #radsky
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Kirang Patel MD @kpmd01.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
So awesome to see @asnrehab.bsky.social and @rsnasky.bsky.social joining #bluesky! 👍 #radiology #radres
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Kirang Patel MD @kpmd01.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
“ACR Presents to FDA on Oversight Considerations for GenAI Medical Devices” ▶️➡️ www.acr.org/Advocacy-and...
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ACR Presents to FDA on Oversight Considerations for GenAI Medical Devices
The American College of Radiology® (ACR®) presented Nov. 20-21 at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Digital Health Advisory Committee (DHAC) meeting “Total Product Lifecycle Considerations f...
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Kirang Patel MD @kpmd01.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
How’s everyone liking this platform compared to X? #radiology #radfam
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Dr. Geraldine McGinty @drgmcginty.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
If you’re new here and you’re part of our global #radiology community please check out my Starter Pack of people who you should be hearing from. go.bsky.app/CbYUWmV
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