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Part I: Building or modifying a diagnostic radiology facility -- Essential physics steps

AuntMinnie.com is pleased to present part one of a two-part white paper on the essential physics of building or modifying a diagnostic radiology facility, contributed by W. Geoffrey West of West Physics Consulting.

July 4, 2006

Survey says physician income drops in U.S.

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

U.S. physicians' net income declined about 7% between 1995 and 2003 after adjusting for inflation, according to a study released by the Washington, DC-based policy research organization Center for Studying Health System Change (HSC).

June 26, 2006

Spectrum Dynamics prepares launch of D-SPECT cardiac gamma camera

By Brian Casey

Nuclear medicine has seen explosive growth in cardiac imaging since the 1990s, and the cardiology office segment is continuing to show strength as well. This growth is attracting start-up firms like Spectrum Dynamics that have developed dedicated cardiac cameras optimized for in-office imaging.

June 18, 2006

European cardiac PACS market shows growth

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The European cardiac PACS market produced revenues of $73.6 million in 2005, and is expected to grow to reach $200.5 million by 2012, according to market research and consulting firm Frost & Sullivan.

June 12, 2006

PET market continues double-digit growth

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The demand for PET continued to grow in 2005, reaching 1.2 million procedures, an increase of 24% for the year. Procedure volume should increase 31% in 2006, according to a recent study by market research firm Bio-Tech Systems.

June 8, 2006

Report: Electronic claim submission triples

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The number of health insurance claims submitted electronically has tripled over the past decade, according to a survey by health insurance payor trade group America's Health Insurance Plans of Washington, DC.

May 28, 2006

Part XI: Exploring PACS Secrets -- Stop the insanity

By Michael J. Cannavo

In the latest installment of our ongoing series, PACS consultant Michael J. Cannavo addresses the current state of confusion with PACS marketing and sales, and describes his solution -- using good old common sense.

May 28, 2006

Part X: Exploring PACS Secrets -- Excuses, excuses

By Michael J. Cannavo

In the latest installment of our ongoing series, PACS consultant Michael J. Cannavo addresses concerns -- real and imagined -- over the impact of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 on upcoming PACS purchases.

May 18, 2006

Klein report names Philips top ultrasound vendor

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Ultrasound consulting firm Klein Biomedical Consultants (KBC) of New York City has ranked Philips Medical Systems as the market leader of the overall U.S. diagnostic ultrasound market.

May 16, 2006

AuntMinnie's IMV MarketStat #41: Staffing configurations in diagnostic ultrasound sites, by staff type

As of this 2005 study of general ultrasound departments in 4,720 U.S. hospitals, 93% report having certified sonographers and 50% report having noncertified sonographers. For administrative staff, 50% report having administrators and 29% report having clerical support, including secretaries, clerks, and transcriptionists.

May 14, 2006

IMV report says US utilization grows

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

An estimated 31.2 million ultrasound exams were performed in 2005, according to a report published by market research and consulting firm IMV Medical Information Division.

May 7, 2006

Survey says rads are considering teleradiology

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

A survey of U.S. radiology group practices indicates that many are thinking about turning to subspecialty teleradiology groups to complement their own internal resources as a strategy for dealing with cost pressures and recruiting difficulties.

May 2, 2006

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