ContrastConnect has released a guide on virtual contrast supervision following regulatory changes announced by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
-- The new guide was written in response to an extension of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ authorization of virtual contrast supervision of Level 2 diagnostic tests, which is now effective until December 31, 2025. In the guide, ContrastConnect highlights the advantages of remote monitoring during contrast-enhanced procedures and how imaging centers can adopt the virtual supervision model.
More information is available at https://www.contrast-connect.com/blog-post/a-promising-future-for-virtual-medical-imaging
Contrast supervision is necessary to ensure patient safety during medical imaging procedures that involve the administration of contrast agents. Traditional protocols require a healthcare professional to be physically present in the imaging center to monitor the patient for adverse reactions to the contrast agent, but the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) altered the definition of “direct supervision” to allow for supervision through real-time audio and visual interactive telecommunications. While the amended definition was intended for use during the pandemic, medical experts have found that the rule change benefited both patients and medical facilities alike by improving patient access and reducing operational costs, respectively.
According to ContrastConnect’s guide, traditional on-site contrast supervision has created persistent operational and financial pressures for imaging facilities nationwide. Unreliable on-site coverage and shortened operating hours stemming from limited personnel availability lead to patient care delays and lower revenue, while managing independent contractors creates additional HR work through onboarding, payroll, and compliance documentation. Furthermore, traditional on-site supervision is associated with higher staffing costs, with salaries, overtime pay, and administrative overhead often straining budgets without delivering proportional value.
However, ContrastConnect says that virtual supervision directly addresses these pain points. Under the virtual model, imaging centers are less likely to encounter issues with scheduling conflicts and limited radiologist availability, allowing them to extend operating hours into evenings, weekends, and holidays to manage clinical backlogs. Facilities can also eliminate expenses associated with on-site personnel, lowering operational costs. Moreover, regulatory compliance and patient safety remain paramount under the virtual model as well, as real-time communication technology will allow experienced radiologists (MDs and DOs) to guide on-site staff in administering treatments in the event of adverse reactions.
For facilities interested in adopting virtual contrast supervision, ContrastConnect offers end-to-end coverage, staffing, training, and the necessary equipment for real-time remote supervision.
More information is available at https://www.contrast-connect.com/
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