Toshiba launches online reimbursement resource

Toshiba America Medical Systems has launched Reimbursement Rx, an online portal designed to provide hospitals with answers to coding and reimbursement questions.

Hospitals can submit diagnostic imaging coding and reimbursement questions and receive answers from certified experts with Panacea Healthcare, a healthcare finance, coding and compliance provider, according to the Tustin, Calif.-based company. Reimbursement Rx is available for Toshiba customers and prospective customers.

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