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Malpractice insurance for teleradiology: What constitutes good coverage?
The past few years have seen significant advances in the availability and cost reduction for teleradiology malpractice insurance coverage. T. Lloyd Croft, vice president of Professional Medical Insurance Services, discusses how to select the right coverage, who needs to be covered, and what to expect if a lawsuit is filed.
March 20, 2006
Radiology safety challenging in ER environment
By Jonathan S. Batchelor
VIENNA - Radiology conducted in an emergency room setting is characterized by precise methods that must often be conducted in a very quick timeframe. These contradictory needs -- high speed and high precision -- may produce a stressful environment that can increase the potential for medical errors, according to a presentation Saturday morning at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR).
March 4, 2006
Double Black, Sharp release 45-inch medical LCD display
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Monitor distributor Double Black Imaging said that it has partnered with Sharp Electronics to release PN-455, a 45-inch color LCD for use in operating and emergency room environments.
February 23, 2006
Rubidium-based PET may finally get its due
By Wayne Forrest
After languishing in the clinical shadows for the last 10 years, rubidium is starting to catch the attention of nuclear medicine specialists. The radiopharmaceutical can thank the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for its revival.
February 22, 2006
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After-hours imaging not a cost factor in pediatric appendicitis assessment
By Jonathan S. Batchelor
One of the most common presentations for children in the emergency room is suspected appendicitis, and this presentation is more likely to be encountered by clinical staff during the after-hours period, such as a weeknight or weekend shift.
February 21, 2006
HIPAA enforcement Final Rule published
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) reported that the Final Rule on HIPAA enforcement was published in the Federal Register yesterday.
February 16, 2006
Hospital for Special Surgery's Pavlov discusses orthopedic radiology's future
By Brian Casey
In this Q&A interview with AuntMinnie.com, Dr. Helene Pavlov of the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City discusses the unique challenges facing medical imaging in the orthopedic environment, and on the technologies that will change the discipline in the future.
February 16, 2006
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Medicare to pay for AAA screenings
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 wasn't a complete disaster for radiology. Tucked into the legislation is a provision that establishes Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound screening of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA).
February 12, 2006
CMS, NOPR to collect PET data
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) said it will be working with the National Oncologic PET Registry (NOPR) to collect data nationwide to assist in managing patients with various forms of cancer.
February 9, 2006
Radiologix issues Medicare cut revenue reduction update
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiologix discussed the impact of Medicare imaging cuts in a statement today. Beginning January 1, 2007, Radiologix said it will be reimbursed for the technical component for imaging services (excluding diagnostic and screening mammography) at the lesser of reimbursement under the Medicare Part B physician fee schedule or the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (HOPPS) schedule.
February 8, 2006
Bush signs bill cutting Medicare payments
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
In an expected move, U.S. President George W. Bush yesterday signed the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, which among other provisions implements billions of dollars in cuts to Medicare reimbursement for imaging in physician offices.
February 8, 2006
Congress passes steep Medicare imaging cuts
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. House of Representatives last night passed the final version of legislation that cuts Medicare reimbursement for imaging procedures by billions of dollars over the next five years.
February 1, 2006
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