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Biometrics comes of age as security takes center stage
By Eric Barnes
Medical data security covers everthing from the transmission, archiving, and distribution of information all the way to authentication -- making sure users are who they say they are. Biometric authentication isn't science fiction anymore. It's here, and it's starting to get noticed as security needs converge with rapid advances in technology.
September 18, 2000
U.S. fraud and abuse rules create a minefield for imaging vendors
By Jonathan S. Batchelor
Most U.S. healthcare providers are all too aware of strict federal and state laws designed to prevent fraud and abuse. But stepped-up enforcement of the laws against medical imaging vendors has caught many firms off-guard. Here's how to protect yourself.
August 30, 2000
CTI sues Bloomberg News
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
August 28, 2000
Physician sues Medtronic for alleged patent infringement
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
August 16, 2000
Employers can reduce repetitive strain injuries among sonographers
By Jonathan S. Batchelor
Musculoskeletal injury in sonographers has reached epidemic proportions, according to Joan Baker of the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers. Since the staff may be afraid to complain, employers must be vigilant in creating safe working environments.
August 16, 2000
Survey finds healthcare organizations unprepared for HIPAA
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
August 15, 2000
Proposed U.S. rules increase safety and cost of fluoroscopy systems
New standards for fluoroscopy systems sold in the U.S. will reduce radiation burns to patients while increasing the cost of the machines, say federal regulators. But the new systems will still be cheaper than malpractice claims, which may be rising along with the popularity of interventional procedures, radiation exposure levels, and the number of reported injuries.
August 15, 2000
HIMSS launches online HIPAA conferences
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
July 31, 2000
Sonus to settle class-action lawsuit
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
July 30, 2000
Debate over lossy compression renewed at SCAR 2000
By Erik L. Ridley
PHILADELPHIA - A point-counterpoint debate at this week's Symposium for Computer Applications in Radiology examined the use of lossy compression for medical image storage and transmission.
June 4, 2000
ASRT says Lazio will continue to sponsor CARE Act
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
May 25, 2000
Misdiagnoses, lack of supervision, and poor communication land radiologists in court
By Shalmali Pal
Radiologists have the dubious distinction of being the most frequent defendants in malpractice lawsuits, particularly for the misdiagnosis of breast cancer, with the payout to a plaintiff averaging more than $200,000.
May 16, 2000
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