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IHE adds features to Connectathon
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE) is touting new features and activities scheduled to take place at its North American Connectathon and Conference, set for January 28 through February 2 in Chicago.
January 24, 2013
RSNA releases recycling stats from 2012 show
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
RSNA has released statistics on recycling from the 2012 edition of radiology's showcase meeting.
January 23, 2013
ACR supports repeal of Medicare payment panel
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) has sent a letter to members of the U.S. House of Representatives expressing support for the repeal of a new panel designed to target areas of Medicare for spending reductions.
January 23, 2013
ACR advises on barium shortage
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) said it has been in contact with manufacturers to monitor an ongoing shortage of barium products used for fluoroscopy.
January 20, 2013
ACR urges restraint before finalizing stage 3 MU rules
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR), like other professional healthcare organizations, has recommended to the U.S. government that the meaningful use (MU) financial incentive program be evaluated before stage 3 requirements are issued.
January 17, 2013
HIMSS Asia seeks speakers for Asia-Pacific conference
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Asia-Pacific arm of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), the Hong Kong Society of Medical Informatics, and the eHealth Consortium of Hong Kong are seeking presentations by healthcare providers, industry leaders, and the healthcare IT vendor community for its summer conference.
January 17, 2013
AAPM issues guidelines for radiation therapy error databases
By Cynthia E. Keen
With the goal of improving radiation therapy safety, the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) has published technical recommendations to aid developers of databases that are designed to track and record treatment errors and near misses.
January 17, 2013
Medical societies say 'not so fast' with stage 3 meaningful use
By Cynthia E. Keen
Major healthcare organizations think the U.S. government may be moving too fast in its "meaningful use" program to convince healthcare providers to adopt electronic records. The groups are recommending that stage 3 requirements be delayed until the effectiveness of the meaningful use program can be evaluated.
January 16, 2013
ACR says RLI finishers to get MBA credits
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Participants in the American College of Radiology's (ACR) Radiology Leadership Institute (RLI) program can now get credits toward a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree.
January 15, 2013
CCHIT obtains ONC MU certification
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT) has been authorized by the U.S. Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) to certify electronic health records used to comply with meaningful use (MU) requirements.
January 15, 2013
MITA praises ACS for lung CT screening guidelines
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance (MITA) is lauding the American Cancer Society's (ACS) endorsement and publication of guidelines covering the use of low-dose CT screening for individuals at high risk of lung cancer.
January 14, 2013
ACR critiques ACS CT lung cancer screening plan
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) is advocating for appropriate guidelines and practice standards regarding new recommendations from the American Cancer Society (ACS) for lung cancer screening using CT.
January 10, 2013
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