Economics: Page 120

JACR article fires broadside against teleradiology firms

By Erik L. Ridley

While private radiology groups may find it convenient to farm out night and weekend call coverage to teleradiology firms, such outsourcing is contributing to the decline of radiology, according to an article published today in the February issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

January 31, 2011

Breast brachytherapy utilization rises rapidly

By Cynthia E. Keen

For the past decade, breast brachytherapy has been used as a treatment for low-risk patients following breast conservation surgery. Although its long-term effectiveness is still unknown, its use has been climbing steadily, according to an article in the January 10 issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

January 30, 2011

ACR, RBMA object to Aetna policy

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The American College of Radiology (ACR) and the Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA) are taking issue with Aetna's new claims policy that will gradually reduce reimbursement for multiple ultrasound, CT, and MRI scans.

January 27, 2011

CMS continues to eye imaging overutilization

By Kate Madden Yee

The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) continues to keep its eye on imaging utilization: The agency is planning a meeting for January 31 to discuss whether to add new imaging exams to a data reporting program designed to track overutilization.

January 24, 2011

Siemens expands healthcare finance line

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Siemens Financial Services is expanding its healthcare financing team and product capabilities.

January 17, 2011

WHITIA picks U.S. site for demo project

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The nonprofit World Health Imaging, Telemedicine, and Informatics Alliance (WHITIA) has picked a medical center in southwestern Chicago as a demonstration project for a new initiative to help urban and rural communities obtain advanced medical imaging technologies.

January 12, 2011