Tracie L. Thompson[email protected]Practice Management'Intensity' study adds to radiology's case on self-referralA newly published study has found that, compared to physicians who refer to radiologists, physicians with in-office imaging order a higher percentage of bilateral extremity exams under a fee schedule that pays them double the reimbursement of unilateral exams.April 4, 2005Clinical NewsOral x-rays indicate likelihood of carotid artery plaquePanoramic radiography's potential role in assessing atherosclerotic risk is highlighted by a new study that shows an association between findings of periodontal bone loss and carotid plaque thickness.March 31, 2005MedicolegalMontana Blues, radiology group settle suit over contractsA radiology group sued for alleged antitrust violations after dropping out of Montana's largest provider network has agreed to abstain from exclusive contracts with hospitals in western Montana as part of the lawsuit's settlement.March 29, 2005HomeAuntMinnie.com X-Ray Radiology InsiderMarch 27, 2005Practice ManagementU.S. Congress hears debate over federal imaging standardsThe debate over who should be able to provide imaging services in America reached Capitol Hill today, with the American College of Radiology (ACR) at odds with other medical specialists and, to a lesser degree, the imaging vendor community.March 16, 2005MRI3-tesla scanning fails to improve coronary MRA's accuracyThe better signal-to-noise ratio one obtains in moving from a 1.5-tesla to 3-tesla MR scanner apparently doesn't translate into improved detection of stenoses by magnetic resonance angiography, according to researchers from Germany.March 10, 2005Practice ManagementCardiology leader slams ACR's imaging initiativesORLANDO, FL - The turf war over imaging in America now appears fully engaged, with the president of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) calling on fellow specialists to repel efforts by radiologists to limit the provision of imaging by nonradiologists.March 9, 2005CTCardiac CT societies merge, as field's golden age dawnsORLANDO, FL - After only a brief existence as separate entities, two new cardiovascular CT societies have combined themselves with a goal of promoting their subspecialty and increasing opportunities for training in it, particularly for cardiologists.March 8, 2005CTMeta-analysis shows MDCT surpassing MR in coronariesORLANDO, FL - A new meta-analysis presented at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) meeting confirms what many observers have already seen in their own images: With each additional row of detectors, CT is gaining ground in the noninvasive evaluation of the coronary arteries.March 7, 2005Cardiac ImagingAuntMinnie.com Cardiac Imaging Radiology InsiderMarch 6, 2005Previous PagePage 6 of 24Next PageTop StoriesWomens ImagingExperts, research highlight prevalence of remote breast imagingExperts and recent studies highlight the prevalence of remote breast imaging since COVID-19.UltrasoundAblation procedures cure thyroid disorders in older patientsPractice ManagementNYU researcher's new book explores how imaging is 'changing our world'Womens ImagingMirai shows promise for detecting interval breast cancersSponsor ContentJoin Us!
