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CMS to determine additional PET reimbursement
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has published a new tracking sheet announcing the acceptance for five formal requests for a National Coverage Determination (NCD) on the use of FDG-PET imaging for brain, cervical, pancreatic, small cell lung, and testicular cancers.
February 27, 2003
Functional MRI shows effects of antidepressants
By Robert Bruce
University of Wisconsin researchers have used functional MRI (fMRI) for the first time to see the effects of antidepressant medication before and after treatment in patients with significant depression.
February 27, 2003
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Ultrasound bests clinical impression in evaluation of hand, wrist lesions
By Erik L. Ridley
High-resolution ultrasound may be more accurate than initial clinical impression for evaluating focal lesions of the hand and wrist, according to research presented at the 2002 RSNA meeting in Chicago.
February 27, 2003
Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT): A Primer
This book addresses the basic subjects of SPECT imaging, but adds technical information not readily found in other basic textbooks, or for that matter, in journal articles.
February 27, 2003
Add legal exposure to CT screening risks
By Brian Casey
You’ve heard about the potential risks of radiation exposure in CT screening exams. But what about the risks of legal exposure for those who provide the service? A new article in our CT Digital Community explores the legal side of screening asymptomatic patients.
February 27, 2003
R2 inks two deals
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Computer-aided-detection (CAD) developer R2 Technology has signed contracts to provide CAD systems to two healthcare groups.
February 26, 2003
U.S. increases CAD reimbursement
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Beginning March 1, 2003, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will raise the reimbursement levels for the use of computer-aided detection (CAD) in mammography.
February 26, 2003
Pie gets FDA clearance for ob/gyn portable ultrasound
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The FDA has cleared the Picus 3.0 ultrasound scanner made by Dutch-based Pie Medical.
February 26, 2003
Productivity is more critical than reimbursement for breast centers
By Deborah R. Dakins
LAS VEGAS - By focusing on productivity instead of reimbursement, breast centers can improve their bottom line, according to a presentation at the National Consortium of Breast Centers conference. Consultant Gerald Kolb discussed performance measures that can help breast centers survive and thrive.
February 26, 2003
Legal issues shadow CT screening
By Eric Barnes
It will take years to develop a body of case law to guide radiologists through the complexities of CT screening. Still, providers should be aware of the legal issues they'll be dealing with, according to Dr. John Smith, a radiologist and attorney specializing in the regulation of medical devices.
February 26, 2003
Canadian radiologists push for accountability in equipment purchasing
Canadian radiologists are happy with a cash infusion of $1.5 billion Canadian dollars ($1 billion U.S.) into their healthcare system for the purchase of new diagnostic equipment, but they are worried that the money may not be spent effectively.
February 26, 2003
Hologic inks deal with Carelift
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Hologic has signed a partnership agreement with nonprofit charity Carelift International of Philadelphia.
February 25, 2003
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