Cynthia E. Keen[email protected]ISWhite noise may improve accuracy of SR systemCHICAGO - A small level of ambient white noise in reading room environments may improve speech recognition (SR) accuracy, according to a group from the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore.November 26, 2007ISImplementing SR before a hospital mandates gives radiology practice upper handCHICAGO - Implementing speech recognition (SR) for radiology reporting before a hospital decides to do so can be advantageous for radiology practices, according to a presentation at this week's RSNA 2007 meeting.November 26, 2007Digital X-RayDR pumps new life into tomosynthesis-based radiographyWith the increasing use of flat-panel digital radiography (DR) detectors, tomosynthesis for general radiography is poised to make a comeback into mainstream diagnostic imaging. And while most of the recent attention focused on tomosynthesis has been on mammography applications, vendors and researchers are beginning to recognize its value for general radiography as well.October 28, 2007AIUnitedHealthcare ponders cuts to CAD reimbursementInsurance giant UnitedHealthcare is weighing whether to stop paying for computer-aided detection (CAD) services for the 14.8 million people in its network of beneficiaries. The Minneapolis company originally said it would stop paying for CAD effective this week, but has postponed a final decision until next month.October 25, 2007Nuclear MedicineNAS/IOM report sees hope and despair for nuclear medicineNuclear medicine is at a crossroads in the U.S., according to a new report by the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) and the Institute of Medicine (IOM). The result of a 13-month study by a multidisciplinary team of experts, the report conveys optimism for future innovations and applications in nuclear medicine, but also reaches some sobering conclusions unless changes occur with research funding, radionuclide availability and cost, federal agency management, and the shortage of trained specialists and experts.October 14, 2007BreastCAD still not out of the woods, despite Oregon payor's reversalAn Oregon insurance provider's decision to withdraw its proposal to cancel reimbursement for computer-aided detection is a short-term win for proponents of CAD technology. But whether the victory is longer lasting remains to be seen, as CAD proponents continue to grapple with the fallout from the New England Journal of Medicine article that prompted the Oregon cutbacks.July 23, 2007BreastNEJM study prompts Oregon payor to cancel CAD reimbursementIn a move certain to send chills through the imaging community, an Oregon health insurer has stopped offering reimbursement for computer-aided detection (CAD) for radiology exams. The decision could have major ramifications for the CAD industry should it ripple to other third-party payors.July 10, 2007Practice ManagementExclusive provider agreements: A benefit or detriment to a radiology practice?Exclusive provider agreements (EPAs) provide a level of predictable revenue generating security and may lock out competing practices. However, they have the potential to be a greater liability than an asset, according to healthcare attorney W. Kenneth Davis Jr.July 1, 2007Practice ManagementThe 12 habits of highly successful radiology groupsWhat differentiates a great radiology practice from an average one? A great radiology practice is built upon the foundation of a strong business structure and excellent governance, according to Dr. Lawrence Muroff, president and CEO of radiology consulting service Imaging Consultants of Tampa, FL. He identifies and discusses 12 characteristics found in outstanding radiology group practices in the U.S.June 3, 2007CTRadiology still has a chance to control cardiac CTIn the decades-long struggle between radiologists and cardiologists over control of new cardiac imaging technologies, the heart specialists have an undefeated record. But history may not repeat itself with respect to cardiac CT angiography. In fact, the edge may be shifting to radiology, according to imaging utilization expert Dr. David C. Levin.May 30, 2007Previous PagePage 86 of 88Next PageTop StoriesMolecular ImagingSNMMI: Dual-targeting radioligand therapy safe for several cancersA new "dual-targeting" radioligand therapy has been shown to be safe and effective in humans.Molecular ImagingVideo from SNMMI: Phillip Kuo on new Alzheimer’s disease imaging guidelinesMolecular ImagingSNMMI: Dual PET/MRI technique could help manage primary aldosteronismMolecular ImagingSNMMI: Retreatment with Lu-177 PSMA-617 shows promise in mCRPC patientsSponsor ContentJoin Us June 26 at 12 Noon ET for a FREE webinar!
