August 22, 2022
A study by the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute conducted a detailed review of clinical services billed to Medicare by non-physician providers employed by radiology practices which was based on Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services databases of doctors and clinicians who participated in Medicare. Read More
June 16, 2022
Two research teams have each been awarded $75,000 in grant funds from the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute. The new Neiman Institute grant program provides funding for research aimed to inform health policy toward improving patient care and ensuring the proper use of healthcare resources. Read More
May 23, 2022
The current shortage of iodinated contrast in the United States due to the COVID-19 related production shutdown in China is causing severe disruptions in patient care. A new Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute study outlines the most frequently used computed tomography services performed on Medicare beneficiaries. Read More
April 25, 2022
A new Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute study found that between 2012 and 2019, neuroimaging utilization increased 250% for computed tomography angiography, 428% for CT perfusion, and 18% for magnetic resonance while decreasing 33% for MR angiography. Read More
March 4, 2022
The number and roles of U.S. non-physician practitioners (NPPs) have expanded considerably, but little is known about their use by radiology practices. This Journal of the American College of Radiology study assessed characteristics and trends of radiology practices employing Medicare-recognized NPPs. Read More
February 18, 2022
A new Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute study found that as of September/October 2021, only 50% of hospitals that offered lumbar spine MRI were compliant with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) mandate to publish their prices online. Read More
December 6, 2021
A new study from the Neiman Health Policy Institute looked at brain MRI acuity before and during the COVID-19 pandemic and found that the proportion of higher acuity findings increased significantly during the pandemic. Read More
November 28, 2021
The Neiman Health Policy Institute Fellowship deadline has been extended to December 13th and the Grant deadline remains December 20th. For full details, please see the Grants & Fellowship page. Read More
November 8, 2021
A new Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute study of nearly 800,000 men found that between 2011 and 2017 black patients were 24% less likely than white patients to have a prostate MRI after receiving an elevated PSA score. This JAMA Network Open study was based on 794,809 men, age 40 or older, with a PSA test using claims data from the Optum Clinformatics Data Mart Database. Read More
August 16, 2021
A new Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute study found that between 2002 and 2018 neuroimaging exams increased 86% for radiologists and 163% for radiology trainees (residents and fellows). Please see the release for full result details. Read More