Associations: Page 193

Part XVIII: Exploring PACS Secrets -- Hiding out in plain view: PACS at HIMSS
By Michael J. Cannavo
The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) annual meeting was once again in Orlando, FL, and this year PACS consultant Michael J. Cannavo was there. He shares his thoughts on the show from a PACS point of view -- everything from cardiology PACS and peripherals to the lack of PACS educational sessions.
March 9, 2008
American Cancer Society recognizes virtual colonoscopy screening benefit
By Erik L. Ridley
Virtual colonoscopy got a major boost today following the decision by the American Cancer Society to add the study to its screening guidelines for colorectal cancer. The decision could pave the way for broad acceptance of virtual colonography as a screening tool and widespread reimbursement by third-party payors.
March 4, 2008
Liberty Alliance creates healthcare public interest group
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Liberty Alliance has launched a global public forum to develop an interoperable, secure, and private information exchange system for healthcare.
February 21, 2008
European Parliament finalizes delay of EMF directive
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
In a final decision, the European Parliament postponed until 2012 the implementation of a controversial directive that could have drastically restricted the use of MRI, according to a coalition of European MRI advocates.
February 20, 2008
SIIM offers new grants
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) said it is now accepting applications for the 2009 grant season.
February 20, 2008
AAPM offers report on CT radiation reduction
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) has issued a CT radiation dose management report, which recommends standardized ways of reporting doses and educating users on the latest dose-reduction technology.
February 18, 2008
Joint Commission: MRI accidents increase
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Joint Commission of Oakbrook Terrace, IL, has issued an alert warning that MRI accidents are on the rise, and has urged hospitals and other healthcare facilities to take steps to prevent them.
February 14, 2008
New U.S. budget spares radiology from major cuts
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Bush Administration's proposed federal budget for fiscal-year 2009 largely preserves funding levels for radiology-related programs, with proposed spending close to fiscal-year 2008 levels.
February 11, 2008
Industry group favors new U.S. budget
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A lobbying group representing the medical device industry announced that it supports President Bush's new federal budget due to its lack of spending cuts for medical imaging services.
February 4, 2008
NightHawk CEO donates to RSNA fund
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The chief executive of teleradiology services firm NightHawk Radiology Services of Coeur d'Alene, ID, has donated $1.5 million to the research and education foundation of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
February 4, 2008
CMS ups payments in 'packaging' plan
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) of Reston, VA, is reporting that the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is moving ahead with its plan to "package" radiology imaging services, diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals, and contrast into one consolidated payment.
February 3, 2008
CMS drops chiropractor x-ray exception
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiologists can no longer order x-rays for Medicare patients referred to them by chiropractors in a nonhospital setting, according to a January 1 ruling from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
January 23, 2008
Previous Page
Page 193 of 247
Next Page