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Senate bill would strip FDA of some app oversight
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Two U.S. senators have proposed legislation aimed at stripping the U.S. Food and Drug Administration of its ability to regulate some types of healthcare IT software, including mobile apps.
February 10, 2014
CMS launches public comment period for CT lung screening
By Eric Barnes
In another move toward Medicare payment for CT lung cancer screening, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on February 10 opened up a 30-day public comment period regarding a proposal to make CT screening for high-risk individuals one of Medicare's covered preventive services.
February 10, 2014
Mo. rad techs clamor for standards bill
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Missouri radiologic technologists are rallying to show support for a state bill that would set licensing standards for personnel who perform certain radiologic procedures.
February 10, 2014
Ziehm gets FDA nod for C-arm
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Ziehm Imaging has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance to market a new surgical C-arm.
February 9, 2014
ACR backs repeal of SGR formula
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) has thrown its support behind legislation to replace the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula.
February 6, 2014
Congress agrees on long-term SGR fix
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Congress has reached a bipartisan agreement that permanently repeals the flawed sustainable growth rate (SGR) mechanism.
February 5, 2014
Are you ready to comply with new radiation safety rules?
By Neomi Mullens
Radiation safety is no longer just a legal issue for imaging facilities in states such as California and Texas that have adopted new radiation reporting laws. With the publication of new diagnostic imaging standards by the Joint Commission, all imaging sites soon will have to comply with dose reporting. Are you ready?
February 5, 2014
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Given lands FDA nod for PillCam
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Given Imaging has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance for its PillCam Colon capsule endoscopy product.
February 4, 2014
VuCOMP gets PMA for new CAD version
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
VuCOMP has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration premarket approval (PMA) of version 3 of its M-Vu CAD software for digital mammography.
February 3, 2014
USPSTF revises stance on ultrasound AAA screening
By Erik L. Ridley
In an update on Monday to its 2005 recommendations for ultrasound screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA), the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) largely kept to its previous recommendations for men while adding nuance to its suggestions for screening in women.
January 27, 2014
Siemens gets FDA nod for RT Pro software
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Siemens Healthcare said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted 510(k) clearance for the company's RT Pro edition software for enhancing radiation oncology workflow.
January 26, 2014
FDA expands use for Medtronic SureScan
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Medtronic has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for use of its SureScan pacing systems with MRI scans positioned on any region of the body.
January 23, 2014
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