As a leading provider of diagnostic imaging products and medical informatics solutions, Fujifilm will meet the needs of healthcare facilities by delivering customized services, exceptional products and expertise. During this transition, Fujifilm will remain committed to continue its collaboration with customers, ensuring they maximize their investment, and have the appropriate solutions to serve their patients in need of care.
Fujifilm has several limited-time financial offers available to help transition you from CR to DR. Please contact your Fujifilm Sales Representative.
1. How will the provisions inserted into the Consolidated Appropriations Act influence healthcare providers?
In December 2015 President Obama signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016. Included in the document is a special rule for diagnostic radiology that incentivizes imaging providers to adopt more advanced X-ray technology by cutting reimbursement to older technology.
Beginning in 2017, claims submitted for X-rays performed on analog equipment will receive a 20% reduction in payment. Additionally, the law phases-in Medicare payment reductions under the hospital outpatient PPS and physician fee schedule technical component for X-rays taken using computed radiography in an effort to encourage wider use of digital radiography.
Starting in 2018 through 2022, payments for X-rays taken using computed radiography will be reduced by 7 percent, with a 10 percent reduction starting in 2023. The majority of hospitals and imaging facilities that do not replace existing systems will face payment reductions.
2. How will Fujifilm support healthcare providers’ transition from computed radiography (CR) to digital radiography (DR)?
As a leading provider of diagnostic imaging products and medical informatics solutions, Fujifilm will meet the needs of healthcare facilities by delivering customized services, exceptional DR products and expertise.
We will help you assess your institution’s needs to determine the best paths to meet your financial, clinical and workflow goals. Our industry-leading products and customized pricing solutions offer exclusive ways to achieve your budgetary objectives when transitioning to DR.
For additional information, please collaborate with your local Fujifilm representative.
3. What key steps are involved in the transition to DR?
To avoid reimbursement reductions, providers who use analog or CR equipment should begin planning their transition to digital now. The following three steps can help during your transition:
- Inventory your assets and identify your analog and CR equipment.
- Assess the volume of X-ray procedures performed on equipment affected by the reimbursement reductions to calculate the financial impact to your institution.
- Develop and execute an asset plan that converts your analog and CR X-ray systems to digital.
4. How do you think the new legislation will impact providers short-term and long-term?
The short-term cost associated with accelerating a health care facility’s inevitable transition to digital radiography can be aligned with its goal of providing optimal patient care with current technology.
5. Are there any tax incentives for purchasing new digital radiography equipment?
At this time, there are no tax incentives for the purchase of new digital radiography equipment.
