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NYC official seeks more access to DBT
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
New York City Public Advocate Letitia James has called on New York City and the state of New York to expand access to digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT).
October 25, 2016
FDA: Discontinue use of Multidata RT devices
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
In a letter posted October 20, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urged healthcare providers to discontinue use of radiation therapy (RT) devices manufactured and sold by Multidata Systems International.
October 20, 2016
CMS releases final rule on MACRA
By Brian Casey
Healthcare providers in the U.S. are finally getting a definitive road map on how to implement provisions on value-based care in the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) after the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released its final rule.
October 13, 2016
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Philips gets FDA OK for Lumify cardiac transducer
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Philips Healthcare has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Lumify's S4-1 cardiac ultrasound transducer.
October 13, 2016
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Fuji issues Synapse PACS software fix
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Fujifilm Medical Systems USA has issued a letter to its customers notifying them that four versions of its Synapse PACS software are in need of a patch to correct a problem that could affect patient image data, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
October 13, 2016
VA releases report on telerad in Pacific Northwest
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has released a report on its investigation into complaints about the provision of teleradiology services in the Pacific Northwest region.
October 12, 2016
FDA clears Medtronic's cardiac devices for MRI use
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared device manufacturer Medtronic's cardiac devices for MRI use.
October 12, 2016
Health Canada approves Carestream ultrasound systems
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Carestream Health has received a Health Canada license for its Carestream Touch Prime and Touch Prime XE ultrasound systems.
October 12, 2016
Ex-USPSTF heads say guidelines shouldn't guide payments
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Former chairs of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) said guidelines from the group should inform -- not determine -- insurance coverage.
October 10, 2016
CTC included in 2017 HEDIS measures
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
For the first time, CT colonography (CTC) is included in the 2017 Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) quality measures for colorectal cancer screening.
October 4, 2016
VA review finds radiology delays at NC medical center
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Investigators with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) have discovered delays in the provision of radiology services at a VA medical center in North Carolina, including an average backlog of more than 1,300 orders for imaging exams.
October 4, 2016
How to prepare for radiology coding changes in 2017
By Catherine Huyghe
Even though the deadline has passed for submitting comments to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on the proposed rules for the 2017 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it's never too late to review the changes that may occur, according to Catherine Huyghe of Panacea Healthcare Solutions.
October 3, 2016
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