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Is point-of-care ultrasound the new stethoscope?
By Erik L. Ridley
The role of point-of-care ultrasound in developing countries, the need for early ultrasound education, and the expansion of point-of-care cardiac ultrasound are among the featured topics in the latest issue of the World Heart Federation's Global Heart journal.
January 26, 2014
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Military pulls MRI from Afghanistan
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Three MRI scanners intended to detect mild traumatic brain injuries in soldiers in Afghanistan have been dismantled.
January 23, 2014
Levin: Radiology groups must retool to fend off telerad firms
By Kate Madden Yee
The rise of teleradiology has led to the displacement of many radiology groups from long-standing relationships with hospitals. But it doesn't have to be that way if radiology groups can retool to become more competitive with teleradiology firms, according to Dr. David C. Levin.
January 20, 2014
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Primary care physicians believe in advanced imaging's value
By Kate Madden Yee
For all the beating that medical imaging has taken over the past decade, primary care physicians still value the contributions of advanced imaging technologies such as CT and MRI. In a recent survey, strong majorities agreed that imaging improves clinical decision-making and patient care.
January 14, 2014
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USPSTF seeks comments on colon screening plan
By Eric Barnes
In a move that could eventually lead to Medicare reimbursement for virtual colonoscopy screening, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) on Thursday opened to public commentary a draft research plan for colorectal cancer screening.
January 9, 2014
CMS: Slow growth in U.S. health spending continued in 2012
By Kate Madden Yee
The growth rate of U.S. healthcare spending in 2012 remained low for a fourth straight year, at 3.7%, according to a report in the January issue of Health Affairs. The numbers raise questions about whether there has been a permanent shift in U.S. health spending -- or whether spending will bounce back as the economy improves.
January 6, 2014
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ACS reports big drop in cancer death among black men
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Cancer Society's (ACS) recent annual report on cancer statistics shows a substantial 20% drop in cancer deaths overall, with an even bigger drop among middle-aged black men.
January 6, 2014
MITA praises CMS' medical imaging maintenance mandate
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance (MITA) has applauded the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for its new mandate on medical imaging and radiation therapy equipment.
December 22, 2013
Radiologists must engage with Choosing Wisely initiative
By Kate Madden Yee
The Choosing Wisely campaign from the American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation is now widespread, and because it clearly targets radiology as a specialty whose services are often overused or unnecessary, radiologists must respond, according to a presentation given at the recent RSNA 2013 meeting.
December 18, 2013
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GOP senators: Don't nix in-office exception in Stark law
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Four Republican U.S. senators have sent a letter urging Senate leadership to preserve the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark law.
December 3, 2013
CMS may change imaging equipment maintenance directive
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) may modify its maintenance directive for medical imaging and radiation therapy equipment in hospitals.
December 2, 2013
Ultrasound improves prenatal care in rural Uganda
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A recent study has shown that providing pregnant women in rural Uganda with access to ultrasound screenings resulted in overall improved quality of maternal and newborn care.
November 21, 2013
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