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ACR censures member for expert testimony
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The college announced Thursday morning that the private letter of censure would be placed in the member's ACR file. The announcement came after the member decided not to appeal the censure decision by the college's Committee on Ethics, which held a hearing on the case last month.
May 19, 2004
Imaging Diagnostic Systems nabs 17th patent
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
CT laser mammography developer Imaging Diagnostic Systems has received its 17th U.S. patent.
May 17, 2004
The impact of phase II Stark regulations on freestanding imaging centers
On March 26, 2004, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published the long-awaited phase II of the Stark law regulations. The phase II regulations attempt to ease the regulatory burden of the Stark Law by broadening its exceptions.
May 12, 2004
CPT codes and the politics of virtual colonoscopy
By Eric Barnes
It is a bumpy ride, to be sure, but virtual colonoscopy is making steady progress toward the Holy Grail of any new medical test in the U.S.: Medicare reimbursement. The issuance of temporary CPT codes for virtual colonoscopy earlier this year is a major step forward on a political path that has been as tortuous as any colon.
April 29, 2004
ISMP issues MRI safety alert for transdermal patches
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Medication patches containing aluminized backings could potentially cause injury if not removed before an MRI procedure.
April 26, 2004
ACR weighs more allegations over expert testimony
By Tracie L. Thompson
A two-year-old process in which the American College of Radiology reviews allegations of improper expert testimony by members is gaining steam, with more complaints being filed and vetted.
April 26, 2004
Survey finds most small-bowel exams are substandard
By Tracie L. Thompson
An unusual survey of radiology practices has found that most U.S. facilities are still doing small-bowel follow-through (SBFT) exams. However, only 15% are performing the studies as recommended by the American College of Radiology, raising medical as well as legal concerns.
April 15, 2004
CompuMed nets second OsteoGram patent
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Bone densitometry software developer CompuMed has received its second U.S. patent for its OsteoGram product.
April 12, 2004
Imaging and informed consent: What radiologists need to know to protect themselves
In radiology, a new invention emerges every day. But keeping up with the latest technologies is a very unfunny burden that befalls every doctor. Why? Physicians have a legal responsibility to inform their patients of all their diagnostic and treatment options. When they do not, they can be sued for violating the "reasonable patient rule" of their duty to obtain informed consent.
April 1, 2004
AuntMinnie.com Imaging Center Radiology Insider
By Jonathan S. Batchelor
March 28, 2004
US Oncology planned merger draws lawsuits
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Cancer treatment firm US Oncology said it’s the subject of two purported class action lawsuits related to its planned merger with an affiliate of shareholder Welsh, Carson, Anderson, and Stowe IX.
March 24, 2004
Boston Scientific, Guidant settle litigation
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Interventional technology providers Boston Scientific of Natick, MA, and Guidant of Indianapolis have signed an agreement to settle all outstanding patent infringement claims between the two firms.
February 22, 2004
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