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Dicker named vice chair of ACR's RTOG
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) has appointed Dr. Adam Dicker as vice chair of the radiation therapy oncology group (RTOG) for translational research.
January 17, 2006
ACR to fight proposed Medicare imaging cuts
By Brian Casey
Radiology advocates are planning a last-ditch effort to derail legislation passed in the U.S. Congress this week that would cut billions of dollars in payments for imaging services under the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
December 21, 2005
Penn wins $1 million grant
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine has received a $1 million grant to set up an integrated graduate training program in clinical imaging and information sciences.
December 20, 2005
ECR, EAR found new society
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The European Association of Radiology (EAR) and the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) have joined together to found the joint European Society of Radiology (ESR).
December 19, 2005
NEMA takes aim at Medicare imaging payment cuts
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) is calling on the U.S. Senate to reject Medicare imaging reimbursement cuts included in the budget reconciliation passed by the House of Representatives Monday.
December 19, 2005
NEMA: Vendors pick up the tab, everybody goes to jail
By Jonathan S. Batchelor
It's been said that all business is about relationships. Companies actively nurture their client contacts, seeking ways to show their appreciation. Often this takes the form of fine dining, golf outings, and other gifts -- unless you're in the U.S. healthcare business. At the 2005 RSNA meeting, a panel of legal experts discussed the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Code of Ethics adopted earlier this year.
December 18, 2005
ACR hosts Web site for residents
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) has launched a new Web site for radiology residents and fellows.
December 13, 2005
NEMA ethics briefing set for RSNA meeting
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) code of ethics on vendor and customer relations will be discussed at a November 30 briefing session at the 2005 RSNA meeting in Chicago.
November 20, 2005
CMS delays, reduces proposed Medicare imaging cuts
By Tracie L. Thompson
The U.S. government's proposal to cut Medicare technical reimbursement for contiguous imaging in both the hospital outpatient and physician office settings has been scaled back or delayed, with the American College of Radiology (ACR) taking credit for the turnabout.
November 3, 2005
SNOMED, NHS to collaborate on standards
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Healthcare standards group SNOMED International is working with a U.K. heath connectivity group to establish an international standards development organization.
November 1, 2005
RSNA converts to online posters at 2005 meeting
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
All poster presentations at the upcoming 2005 RSNA show will be available in an electronic format only. Similar to electronic exhibits, the posters will be accessible from computer stations for the duration of the meeting.
November 1, 2005
ACR's breast imaging accreditation expands on MQSA
Mammography facilities have raised concerns about the American College of Radiology's (ACR) breast imaging accreditation questionnaire, such as how to answer questions that ask for information not required by the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA). Priscilla Butler, senior director of the ACR's Breast Imaging Accreditation Programs, explains that some of these questions are for data collection purposes, but notes that facilities should not regard this information as unimportant.
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