Regulatory: Page 115

ACR supports GAO call for accreditation standards
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) said it supports a U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) report calling for minimum national standards and oversight for organizations such as ACR that offer accreditation of advanced diagnostic imaging services.
June 2, 2013
U.S. agencies seek comments on health IT framework
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Several U.S. government agencies are asking for input on a new regulatory framework for healthcare information technology.
May 30, 2013
Syntermed gets new NeuroQ FDA clearance
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Imaging software developer Syntermed has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration 510(k) clearance for version 3.6 of its NeuroQ nuclear medicine software.
May 29, 2013
GE gets FDA nod for Brivo Plus C-arm
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
GE Healthcare has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration 510(k) clearance for its Brivo Plus C-arm.
May 29, 2013
Imaging groups urge CMS not to adopt FDG-PET scan limitations
By Wayne Forrest
Radiology, nuclear medicine, and neuroradiology organizations are anxiously awaiting a decision from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that would finalize its proposal to limit FDG-PET coverage to one nationally covered scan.
May 27, 2013
Nephosity gets FDA OK for iPad viewer
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Medical imaging software developer Nephosity has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its MobileCT Viewer application.
May 23, 2013
Ore. mulls bill requiring self-referral disclosure
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A bill that would restrict imaging self-referral is being considered by the Oregon Legislature.
May 22, 2013
CBO: Medicare should reject prior authorization
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Congressional Budget Office's (CBO) scoring of President Obama's fiscal 2014 budget shows that use of prior authorization for imaging within the Medicare program would produce no savings, according to a report released on May 17.
May 21, 2013
FDA approves Hologic's 2D breast tomo mode
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Women's imaging vendor Hologic said it has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its C-View 2D imaging software for use with its Selenia Dimensions 3D breast tomosynthesis system.
May 20, 2013
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Syntermed gets 510(k) for nuclear cardiac software
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Imaging software developer Syntermed has been awarded 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Emory Cardiac Toolbox version 4.0 nuclear cardiac software.
May 19, 2013
Breast density bill signed in Md.
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley this week signed a breast density patient notification law, making Maryland the seventh state in the U.S. to implement such legislation.
May 16, 2013
Canadian breast CR study provokes concern
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
In a study published on May 14 in Radiology, Canadian researchers found that mammography using computed radiography (CR) systems produced lower breast cancer detection rates than analog units or those based on flat-panel digital radiography. The results have caused a furor as Canadian provinces scramble to respond.
May 16, 2013
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