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AmeriScan founder sued over breast MRI screening claims

By Brian Casey

The founder of screening services provider AmeriScan was hit with a lawsuit yesterday in a San Francisco court charging his company with false advertising of its breast MRI screening services.

October 23, 2003

HIPAA security and privacy compliance concerns

Compliance efforts with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) security and privacy standards are adding to already long workdays around the U.S. for many IT administrators. Ensuring that the right protocols are in the right place at the right time is a critical compliance component. However, equally important is implementing a system that has minimal impact on the day-to-day processes of a radiology practice.

October 22, 2003

Primedex emerges from Chapter 11

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Imaging services provider Primedex Health Systems of Los Angeles has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company reported last week that the bankruptcy court overseeing its case approved a restructuring of its 10% convertible subordinated debentures, thus concluding the proceedings.

October 12, 2003

HInnovation nets 3-D patent

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Imaging software developer HInnovation has received a U.S. patent for its thin-client 3-D technology.

October 5, 2003

R2, CADx dismiss litigation

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Computer-aided detection firms R2 Technology and CADx Systems have mutually agreed to dismiss patent infringement lawsuits involving the two firms.

September 30, 2003

CMS to accept non-compliant transactions after October 16

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) said it would implement a contingency plan to accept non-compliant electronic transactions after the October 16, 2003 compliance deadline.

September 22, 2003