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MGH to test thermal breast imaging unit
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston has signed on to conduct a clinical study of Computerized Thermal Imaging's breast imaging system, according to CTI of Lake Oswego, OR.
August 21, 2002
Alliance needs new financing, faces delisting
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Ultrasound contrast agent developer Alliance Pharmaceutical will require additional financing, according to the firm.
August 15, 2002
Addendum B -- Payment status by HCPCS code and related information calendar year 2003
CMS 2003 proposed rule APC reimbursement rates
August 11, 2002
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CMS’ proposed 2003 payment rates bode ill for breast procedures
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The CMS has calculated a lower rate for some breast biopsy procedures.
August 11, 2002
Decrease proposed for 2003 PET APC reimbursement
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
PET procedure reimbursement may take a hit under the 2003 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (HOPPS) rates.
August 11, 2002
CMS proposes 3.5% hike in 2003 outpatient payments
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has proposed a 3.5% increase in payment rates to hospitals for outpatient services in 2003.
August 6, 2002
CTI, DVI form financing alliance
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
PET developer CTI Molecular Imaging has entered into a partnership with healthcare financing firm DVI.
August 5, 2002
Employee dissatisfaction can lead to positive outcomes
By Jonathan S. Batchelor
NEW ORLEANS - Personnel shortages, leaner budgets, and an increasing volume of exams not only affect the quality of care, but also the disposition of healthcare professionals, who may be showing signs of strain. Managed properly, however, employee dissatisfaction can be a catalyst for better working conditions, according to a presentation at the American Healthcare Radiology Administrators (AHRA) meeting.
July 30, 2002
Study says race plays no part in prostate cancer treatment with brachytherapy
By Shalmali Pal
Although studies have shown that African-American men present with significantly more advanced prostate cancer than white Americans, race has no bearing on the outcome of treatment with permanent prostate brachytherapy, according to investigators from New York City.
July 9, 2002
Obstetricians face problems finding insurance, and close their offices
By Edward Susman
The inability to get malpractice insurance -- literally at any price -- is driving obstetricians from their practices in eastern Pennsylvania, Nevada, and New Jersey. And in states when an insurer can be found, the cost almost pushes doctors to the brink of bankruptcy.
July 7, 2002
Radiologists slammed by malpractice insurance crisis
By Tracie L. Thompson
Many U.S. radiologists are facing hefty increases in their malpractice insurance premiums this year. In some states, radiologists are being lumped together with obstetricians and surgeons as oft-sued specialists who should be avoided.
April 22, 2002
CMS panel dashes hopes for PET Alzheimer’s payments
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A panel of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has affirmed a lower panel’s rejection of PET coverage for the diagnosis and management of Alzheimer’s disease.
April 21, 2002
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