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Medical technology counteracts economic burden of disease
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Medical technology, including some imaging procedures, has a positive benefit that counteracts the economic impact of disease -- to the tune of $23 billion per year, according to a new report published by the Milken Institute.
July 17, 2014
Report: ACA will rein in healthcare spending
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Cost-control measures included in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will curb healthcare spending over the next 25 years in the U.S., according to a new report released by the Congressional Budget Office.
July 16, 2014
MRI safety remains a concern, as does need for more formal training
By Wayne Forrest
The number of adverse MRI events continues to be a serious issue for imaging centers and radiology departments, despite mandates and guidance to implement MRI safety measures from organizations such as the American College of Radiology and the Joint Commission.
July 13, 2014
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Brainlab debuts Right Brain Foundation
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Brainlab has launched the Right Brain Foundation, which aims to provide medical technology and education to selected hospitals and public institutions in Southeast Asia, Africa, Central America, and South America.
July 7, 2014
New CMS payment cuts skip imaging to focus on radiation therapy
By Kate Madden Yee
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released proposed payment rates for 2015. The agency's all-powerful gaze skipped over medical imaging to land once again on radiation oncology, which is being targeted for additional payment cuts.
July 7, 2014
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CMS proposes x-ray, rad therapy policy changes
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has included changes to some radiation therapy and x-ray services policies as part of its July 3 proposed rule for the 2015 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.
July 6, 2014
MITA lauds CMS mandate on medical imaging
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance (MITA) said patients and healthcare providers will benefit from a new mandate from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on medical imaging and radiation therapy.
July 1, 2014
Lancet: U.S. healthcare spending growth slows
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Healthcare spending growth in the U.S. slowed dramatically over the past decade, to the point where it was in line with medical price increases in other developed countries.
June 30, 2014
Native American, rural women have less access to breast MRI
By Kate Madden Yee
Most U.S. women have relatively easy access to mammography and breast ultrasound, but breast MRI presents a greater challenge, especially for Native American women and those in rural areas, according to a new study published online in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
June 26, 2014
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Public Citizen takes aim at screening firm
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Advocacy group Public Citizen is criticizing health screenings offered by HealthFair Health Screening, a company that offers mobile screening services.
June 24, 2014
Node biopsy rates affected by racial disparities
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A new study published online in JAMA Surgery has found racial disparities in the use of sentinel lymph-node biopsy to stage early breast cancer.
June 17, 2014
Canada Health Infoway taps new CEO
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Canada Health Infoway has appointed Michael Green as president and CEO, effective August 1.
June 17, 2014
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