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Professional societies should steer medical error discussion
By Rebekah Moan
CHICAGO - Guidance from professional societies such as RSNA would go a long way in helping radiologists address medical errors, not only in facilitating the process, but also in helping to define errors in the first place, according to a Monday morning session at the RSNA annual meeting.
November 25, 2012
RSNA's Image Share project tackles patient concerns
By Erik L. Ridley
CHICAGO - RSNA's Image Share pilot program for patient-driven image exchange has encountered a small number of problems with participants, but most are technical or IT-related and can be readily solved, according to research presented on Sunday at the 2012 RSNA meeting.
November 24, 2012
MITA releases interventional x-ray standard
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance (MITA) has published an interventional x-ray guidance, XR-27 User QC Standard, to help imaging facilities conduct quality testing and monitor x-ray equipment used for interventional procedures.
November 20, 2012
Joint Commission names 2013 chair
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Joint Commission, which evaluates and accredits more than 19,000 healthcare organizations and programs in the U.S., has announced the appointment of Dr. Rebecca Patchin as the 2013 chair of its board of commissioners.
November 19, 2012
ACR, AAPM, SIIM release technical standards
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR), the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM), and the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) have jointly released new standards for the electronic practice of medical imaging.
November 18, 2012
SDMS launches research mentoring program
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS) Foundation announced it has launched the Sonography Research Institute mentoring program.
November 14, 2012
AIUM forum touts 'ultrasound first' to boost use of modality
By Cynthia E. Keen
Ultrasound is an underutilized diagnostic imaging exam, according to the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM), which organized a forum to promote the concept of performing "ultrasound first" when clinically indicated. But what will it take to make this happen?
November 14, 2012
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RSNA partners with SPR for JPR meetings
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
RSNA and the Radiological and Diagnostic Imaging Society of São Paulo (SPR) have formed a partnership to jointly plan for Jornada Paulista de Radiologia (JPR), the leading medical imaging meeting in Latin America, in 2014, 2016, and 2018.
November 12, 2012
ASRT adds to CT Basics series
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has expanded its CT Basics educational series to include two new modules focused on common pathological conditions seen on CT images.
November 12, 2012
ACR urges Congress to pass imaging protection bill
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
On the International Day of Radiology, the American College of Radiology (ACR) is urging Congress to pass the Diagnostic Imaging Services Access Protection Act (HR 3269/S 2347), legislation that would protect imaging from further Medicare cuts.
November 7, 2012
RTA commends CMS for revising RT payment cuts
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Radiation Therapy Alliance (RTA) commended the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for mitigating "drastic cuts" in reimbursement for radiation oncology in its 2013 Physician Fee Schedule.
November 4, 2012
ASBD: Women need to know breast density
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society of Breast Disease (ASBD) has issued a statement to help physicians notify women of their breast density status and how it affects their lifetime cancer risk.
November 4, 2012
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