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Bill mandating technologist standards introduced in House
By Eric Barnes
A bill requiring states to set up licensing procedures for radiologic technologists was introduced September 25 in the U.S. House of Representatives. The CARE Act will require minimum educational and credentialing standards, both for radiation therapists, and for personnel who perform medical imaging exams.
September 27, 2000
Imaging institute bill passes U.S. House; heads for Senate
By Eric Barnes
U.S. radiologists got the news they've been waiting for with yesterday's passage of H.R. 1795, a bill to establish an Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering at the U.S. National Institutes of Health. The legislation now heads for the Senate, where it will likely face a vote in the next two weeks.
September 27, 2000
ASRT promotes staffers
September 18, 2000
Security, ASP models highlight new PACS Digital Community
By Erik L. Ridley
Welcome to AuntMinnie.com's PACS Digital Community, a site-within-a-site that delivers news, trends, and analysis in the field of digital image management. Our new discussion group capabilities let you interact with other members and PACS experts in areas that interest you most.
September 18, 2000
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House subcommittee to tackle proposed NIH imaging institute
By Erik L. Ridley
Lobbying efforts to create a separate institute for imaging research at the U.S. National Institutes of Health may be gaining ground. A House of Representatives subcommittee on health and environment will hold a hearing Wednesday to discuss the creation of a National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Engineering.
September 10, 2000
ARRT looks for link between higher education, job competency
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
August 17, 2000
Societies offer scholarships -- and more -- to improve education for radiologists
By Shalmali Pal
August 16, 2000
Wallace installed as AHRA president
August 13, 2000
AERS chairperson proposes new strategic focus at AHRA meeting
By Jonathan S. Batchelor
NASHVILLE - Traditional strategic planning based on identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) failed to address the dynamic effects of change on the AERS, says its leadership. The organization will adopt an advocacy-based planning model to adapt to members' changing needs.
August 7, 2000
HIMSS launches online HIPAA conferences
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
July 31, 2000
Imaging industry keeps up pressure to fix HCFA payment scheme
By Sheldon M. Stern
The medical imaging industry is pressing ahead in its attempts to force key changes in HCFA's new outpatient reimbursement plan before the system is implemented August 1.
July 19, 2000
ECR delays move from Vienna, will hold 2002 meeting in city
By Brian Casey
The organizers of the European Congress of Radiology have postponed a planned move from Vienna, deciding to hold the 2002 ECR meeting in the Austrian capital.
July 11, 2000
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