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Residents file suit against U.S. matching program
By Shalmali Pal
A class-action lawsuit was filed Tuesday against the residency matching program on behalf of 200,000 U.S. residents who claim the system violates antitrust laws. The suit, filed in Washington, DC, states that medical organizations and private practices manipulate the National Residency Matching Program in order to consistently underpay and overwork residents.
May 7, 2002
Radiologists slammed by malpractice insurance crisis
By Tracie L. Thompson
Many U.S. radiologists are facing hefty increases in their malpractice insurance premiums this year. In some states, radiologists are being lumped together with obstetricians and surgeons as oft-sued specialists who should be avoided.
April 22, 2002
Boston Scientific wins new trial on patent infringement
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. District Court in Wilmington, DE has upheld a jury verdict that found a Boston Scientific stenting device did not infringe on a patent held by Johnson & Johnson.
March 28, 2002
Bush proposal would relax HIPAA privacy rule
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Bush Administration has proposed significant changes to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act's privacy rule.
March 21, 2002
HIPAA to make challenging, costly demands on radiology
By Erik L. Ridley
SAN ANTONIO - As the deadline for compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) looms on the horizon, healthcare institutions and radiology departments must create security and privacy programs. And for PACS and teleradiology users, the need is particularly acute.
March 17, 2002
Consideration mitigates liability in mammography
By Tracie L. Thompson
LAS VEGAS - When it comes to allegations of medical malpractice, the biggest threat to radiologists is a delayed diagnosis of breast cancer. In a talk at the National Interdisciplinary Breast Center Conference, one expert said thoughtful consideration and consistent documentation can help mammographers mitigate the risk of lawsuits.
February 27, 2002
Reversed head CT film leads to wrong-site surgery
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A surgeon operated on the wrong side of a patient's head after a CT scan was placed backwards on the lightbox, Rhode Island's Providence Journal reported Wednesday.
January 16, 2002
EP MedSystems, EchoCath bury hatchet
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Cardiac electrophysiology developer EP MedSystems (EPMD) and ultrasound technology developer EchoCath have settled their legal differences.
January 7, 2002
PointDx sues Voxar
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
PointDx has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Scottish 3-D firm Voxar in a U.S. district court.
January 2, 2002
Jury reviews unusual CT injury
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Hospitals needn’t redesign their CT rooms for procedures involving anesthesia, says a lawyer who recently won a personal injury case that raised the issue.
October 31, 2001
Regulatory compliance plans are key to avoiding legal risk
Unless you’ve been interpreting images for the past five years without a break, you couldn’t help but notice the barrage of healthcare laws heading for adoption in the U.S. But why should a radiology group have a compliance plan? Attorney Mark F. Weiss knows why.
October 23, 2001
FDA extends MQSA certification for NY facilities
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Mammography facilities in the immediate vicinity of New York City’s World Trade Center will be able to maintain their accreditation and certification, even though some personnel have been unable to complete their continuing education (CME/CEU) requirements due to circumstances related to the September 11 terrorist attacks.
October 17, 2001
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