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Trend: Huge growth in use of CT scans troubles observers

September 9, 2008 — 9:45am ET | By Anne Zieger
At one point, CT scans were used now and then, when doctors had few alternatives. Today, however, CT scans have become a standard method for diagnosing ordinary problems like kidney stones, frequent... Read more...

CMS: RAC program has recovered more than $1B

July 14, 2008 — 10:42am ET | By Anne Zieger
CMS has released a new report stating that Medicare has recovered more than $1 billion through the Recovery Audit Contractor program since 2005, with 85 percent of the money having been taken back... Read more...