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Sonologists learn from others’ mistakes in ob malpractice suits
By Tracie L. Thompson
With a better understanding of the legal landscape and some specifics related to the practice of ultrasound, ultrasound specialists may be able to prevent most malpractice claims, according to Dr. Peter Callen, professor of radiology, obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive science at the University of California, San Francisco.
December 9, 2002
Insurance 101: How to determine if a medical malpractice insurer is right for you
If A-rated insurance companies can fail, as has happened recently, then what good are ratings? How are they calculated and what do they say about a malpractice carrier? Insurance specialist Lloyd Croft answers these questions and more.
November 25, 2002
Nomos to appeal in patent suit against Zmed
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) provider Nomos has appealed an adverse court ruling in its patent infringement case against Zmed, an Ashland, MA-based medical technology firm.
November 19, 2002
Kodak sues Agfa for film patent infringement
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Eastman Kodak has filed a lawsuit against Agfa-Gevaert, claiming that the Mortsel, Belgium-based vendor is infringing Kodak patents covering certain x-ray film technologies.
November 4, 2002
SonoSite hires Surace-Smith
Handheld-ultrasound developer SonoSite has appointed Kathy Surace-Smith as vice president and general counsel.
October 22, 2002
Demystifying the internal auditing program
In today’s healthcare environment there are plenty of reasons to perform internal coding and documentation audits, and there are just as many opportunities for improvement. Coding expert Melody W. Mulaik takes you through the internal audit process.
October 15, 2002
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CompuMed files patent application
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Bone densitometry developer CompuMed has filed a provisional U.S. patent application for a software tool that monitors the progression of both inflammatory and degenerative joint disease.
October 14, 2002
AMA, other defendants contest NRMP lawsuit
By Deborah R. Dakins
Defendants named in a class-action antitrust lawsuit filed on behalf of physician residents in May have responded with a rash of motions contesting the claim. Many defendants answered the complaint, while others have moved for a dismissal for failure to state a cause of action.
October 13, 2002
CADx to defend R2 suit
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Computer-aided detection developer CADx Medical Systems of Laval, Quebec, will defend itself against a patent infringement lawsuit filed Friday against the firm by R2 Technology.
September 30, 2002
R2 sues CADx, Qualia
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Computer-aided-detection developer R2 Technology has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against CADx Medical Systems and Qualia Computing.
September 26, 2002
ACR panel chair offers advice on making MR safety a reality, Part II
By Shalmali Pal
Staffing the MR evironment is a key element to ensuring safety, as is personnel education on MR safety.
July 22, 2002
ACR panel chair offers advice on making MR safety a reality
By Shalmali Pal
What does it take to create a safer MR environment? Dr. Emanuel Kanal, chair of the ACR's blue ribbon panel on MR safety, suggests ways to incorporate the college's recently released MR guidelines.
July 22, 2002
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