Medicolegal: Page 107

Voxar, PointDx settle lawsuit
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Imaging software providers Voxar and PointDx have settled their patent infringement litigation.
May 5, 2003
RITA posts Q1 loss, shuffles management
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation therapy firm RITA Medical Systems of Mountain View, CA, posted fiscal 2003 first quarter sales numbers of $4.5 million, a 2% increase compared with $4.4 million from the same period in 2002.
April 28, 2003
CTI class action suit dismissed
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Class-action litigation against Computerized Thermal Imaging has been dismissed without prejudice.
April 22, 2003
Del director additions draw fire
Del Global Technologies' recomposition of its board of directors has sparked criticism from an investor group, which has filed a preliminary proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seeking representation on the board.
April 14, 2003
Insurance companies accused of fraud
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Insurance regulators in Florida and Oregon have shut down several companies that were allegedly selling bogus malpractice insurance policies.
April 1, 2003
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Use of e-signatures requires awareness of legal ramifications
By Erik L. Ridley
Radiology's shift to the digital domain brings numerous benefits along with new medicolegal concerns, including questions about the appropriate use of electronic signatures. Dr. Leonard Berlin, chairman of radiology at the Rush North Shore Medical Center in Skokie, IL, offers an expert's assessment.
March 27, 2003
Add legal exposure to CT screening risks
By Brian Casey
You’ve heard about the potential risks of radiation exposure in CT screening exams. But what about the risks of legal exposure for those who provide the service? A new article in our CT Digital Community explores the legal side of screening asymptomatic patients.
February 27, 2003
Legal issues shadow CT screening
By Eric Barnes
It will take years to develop a body of case law to guide radiologists through the complexities of CT screening. Still, providers should be aware of the legal issues they'll be dealing with, according to Dr. John Smith, a radiologist and attorney specializing in the regulation of medical devices.
February 26, 2003
Overseas teleradiology faces legal hurdles
By Brian Casey
More U.S. imaging facilities are looking at overseas teleradiology as a solution to staffing and workload problems. But further dissemination of the practice could be hindered due to a web of legal and reimbursement rules that can restrict facilities from sending imaging abroad for interpretation.
February 20, 2003
Legal ground rules guide international teleradiology practice
Initially conceived as a convenience tool for radiologists on night call, international teleradiology has become a means to extend the virtual workday at a time when imaging volume is rising at U.S. facilities. But the prospect of having images read by radiologists overseas has raised new questions about the legality and ethics of teleradiology.
February 19, 2003
SNM offers tips for patients traveling after treatment
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Society of Nuclear Medicine has issued suggested travel security procedures for post-treatment nuclear medicine patients in response to reports that patients are triggering radiation monitors in public transportation facilities.
February 16, 2003
Looming HIPAA rule highlights healthcare business associates
By Jonathan S. Batchelor
SAN DIEGO - There's more to a business associates agreement than a handshake, according to HIPAA. Attorney Diane McKenzie of the Internet law firm Gordon and Glickson discussed the finer points of business associate agreements at the 2002 Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) conference.
February 10, 2003
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