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SNM cites regulatory, reimbursement, and research as top priorities
By Wayne Forrest
NEW ORLEANS - SNM is targeting its own version of the three R's -- regulatory, reimbursement, and research -- in its list of priorities in the coming year. Robert Atcher, Ph.D., and Dr. Alexander McEwan discussed these and other issues on Tuesday at the 2008 SNM annual meeting.
June 17, 2008
ACR taps Thrall as board chair
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology has named Massachusetts General Hospital radiologist-in-chief Dr. James Thrall as chair of its Board of Chancellors.
May 27, 2008
SNM explores feasibility of U.S. medical isotope source
By Wayne Forrest
Last week's announcement by Atomic Energy of Canada (AECL) to discontinue the development of two new nuclear reactors for producing medical isotopes has the nuclear medicine community scrambling to develop alternative sources. One option is creating a source for medical isotope production within the U.S., according to the president of the SNM.
May 21, 2008
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ACR, ARRS explore greater collaboration
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology and the American Roentgen Ray Society are exploring collaborative efforts between the two radiologic organizations -- with one possibility being a merger of the groups.
May 20, 2008
NEMA publishes MRI quality standards document
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) of Rosslyn, VA, has published a new guidance document covering MRI image quality.
May 18, 2008
ACNP elects new president
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Nuclear Physicians (ACNP) has named Dr. Hazem Chehabi as its new president. The selection came at the Reston, VA-based organization's annual meeting.
April 22, 2008
Fuji awards ARRS grants
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Fujifilm Medical Systems USA awarded two educational grants at the recent 2008 American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) meeting in Washington, DC.
April 21, 2008
ABII adds new CIIPs
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Board of Imaging Informatics (ABII) has welcomed 87 new Certified Imaging Informatics Professionals (CIIPs) to its ranks.
April 21, 2008
Criticism aimed at radiation-estimate Web site
By Lin Muschlitz
The need to eliminate misunderstandings about the radiation dose of advanced imaging exams persists, especially as the number of studies rises. But when is information useful, and when is it confusing? American Imaging Management of Chicago is tackling the issue with its patient exposure Web tool, but has drawn criticism for what some imaging experts see as questionable comparisons.
April 17, 2008
NOPR asks CMS to expand FDG-PET coverage
By Wayne Forrest
The National Oncologic PET Registry (NOPR) has formally asked the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to expand reimbursement for the use of FDG-PET in oncology applications. The request asks CMS to expand FDG-PET coverage for the diagnosis, staging, and restaging of all oncology applications not currently covered by Medicare and Medicaid.
April 10, 2008
ASRT elects new officers
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Members of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) have elected vice president Diane Mayo as president-elect of the society's board of directors for the 2008-2009 term.
April 1, 2008
SIR study: Women not told of UFE option
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A study presented at this week's Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) meeting in Washington, DC, found that women with uterine fibroids aren't being told that uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) is a treatment option for their condition.
March 18, 2008
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