Associations: Page 110

CT's expansion puts emphasis on dose in Middle East
By Frances Rylands-Monk
At least 11 new CT scanners are due to be installed between now and March across Dubai and the north of the United Arab Emirates, and such rapid growth means the authorities are putting renewed emphasis on radiation protection and patient safety.
January 13, 2015
2015 01 13 13 03 50 324 Mosque 200
ACR says OIG will scrutinize imaging in 2015
By Kate Madden Yee
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Inspector General (OIG) has included three imaging-related projects in its work plan for the 2015 fiscal year, according to the American College of Radiology (ACR).
January 7, 2015
2015 01 08 10 48 52 169 Oig Logo 200
ASTRO: Radiation oncologists want peer-review guidance
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation oncologists would welcome more formal recommendations and guidance to improve the peer-review process, according to a study published in the January-February issue of Practical Radiation Oncology.
January 7, 2015
Bill filed to repeal medical device excise tax
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Bipartisan legislation to repeal the 2.3% medical device excise tax has been introduced into the U.S. House of Representatives.
January 7, 2015
Echo groups release new quantification guidance
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society of Echocardiography and the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging have jointly released a new document that updates the worldwide standard for quantifying cardiac chamber size and function on ultrasound scans.
January 5, 2015
MITA hires new policy director
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance (MITA) has a new policy director.
January 4, 2015
MRgFUS pioneer Jolesz dies
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Dr. Ferenc Jolesz, a pioneer of MR-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) surgery, has died, according to an announcement from the Focused Ultrasound Foundation. Jolesz died suddenly early on December 31, according to the foundation.
January 4, 2015
ACR asks CMS to revise CT lung cancer screening guidelines
By Brian Casey
The American College of Radiology (ACR) is one of a group of organizations asking the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to revise its proposed guidelines for low-dose CT lung cancer screening to increase the number of individuals eligible for Medicare payment for the scans.
December 9, 2014
2014 12 09 17 15 27 672 Cigarette Smoking 200
ASRT names library after Ballinger
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has named its library after radiologic technologist educator Philip Ballinger, PhD.
December 8, 2014
RADPAC names Brink as new chair
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Dr. James A. Brink has been named the new chair of the Radiology Advocacy Alliance political action committee (RADPAC) for the 2015-2016 election cycle.
December 8, 2014
Joint Commission creates imaging infographic
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Joint Commission has created an infographic to better inform the public about medical imaging exams.
December 7, 2014
Image Wisely adds fluoroscopy
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Image Wisely campaign now offers online educational materials for fluoroscopy in the latest addition to its project, which promotes the judicious use of medical imaging.
December 7, 2014
Previous Page
Page 110 of 246
Next Page