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ACR Foundation presents humanitarian awards
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) Foundation presented two individual humanitarian awards and two group awards at its annual meeting in Washington, DC.
May 17, 2016
ACR 2016: Brain imaging use explodes in emergency rooms
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The use of advanced medical imaging for brain applications in the emergency setting in the U.S. exploded from 1994 to 2012, according to a study presented this week at the American College of Radiology annual meeting (ACR 2016) in Washington, DC.
May 16, 2016
ACR 2016: Referring docs favor talk over decision support
By Kate Madden Yee
Referring physicians prefer to talk to radiologists rather than use decision-support software when deciding what imaging exams are appropriate for their patients, according to a presentation delivered at the American College of Radiology annual meeting (ACR 2016) in Washington, DC.
May 16, 2016
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Conn. Senate passes DBT reimbursement bill
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Connecticut Senate has passed a bill that would require insurance companies to pay for digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) exams.
May 4, 2016
BMJ: Medical error is 3rd leading cause of U.S. deaths
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
More people die from medical errors in the U.S. than any other cause, with the exception of heart disease and cancer, according to a new report published May 4 in BMJ.
May 4, 2016
MICI Q2: Few signs of erosion in rad admin sentiment
By Brian Casey
Radiology administrators are showing few signs of pessimism, if the most recent numbers in the Medical Imaging Confidence Index (MICI) are any indication. New MICI numbers for the second quarter of 2016 reflect continued optimism from administrators regarding their future business prospects.
May 4, 2016
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6 steps to reduce radiologist burnout
By Kate Madden Yee
That stress you're feeling isn't all in your head. Diagnostic radiologists are vulnerable to burnout, with nearly half showing symptoms in a recent study. Fortunately, there are six steps you can take to fight burnout, according to a new report from the American College of Radiology's Commission on Human Resources.
May 4, 2016
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FDA OKs Medtronic's MRI-conditional valves, shunts
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Device manufacturer Medtronic announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance of its StrataMR line of valves and shunts designed for conditional use in MRI environments.
May 1, 2016
Health Affairs: Ultrasound prices vary widely in U.S.
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The price of an ultrasound exam for pregnancy can vary widely in the U.S., according to a new study in the May edition of Health Affairs that examined price differences for medical procedures across the country.
April 28, 2016
CMS, ONC to replace meaningful use for physicians
By Erik L. Ridley
The U.S. government has announced significant changes to the meaningful use program for Medicare physicians, including plans to tie the initiative into the new Medicare quality-based payment system and to make it more flexible and relevant for participants.
April 27, 2016
How clear are breast density notification letters?
By Kate Madden Yee
Are breast density notification letters understandable to the women who receive them? Not so much, according to a study published April 26 in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Researchers found that the readability and understandability of these letters did not match average state literacy levels.
April 26, 2016
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FDA OKs Boston Scientific's MRI-conditional pacemaker
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Interventional and ultrasound technology developer Boston Scientific has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for a suite of pacemakers deemed conditional for use in the MRI environment.
April 25, 2016
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