Medicolegal: Page 48

Feds arrest 14 for allegedly taking kickbacks from MRI center
By Brian Casey
Federal and local law enforcement agents have arrested 14 healthcare practitioners in New Jersey for allegedly accepting kickbacks for patient referrals to an MRI center in the state. Authorities charge that Orange Community MRI paid healthcare providers for referrals of Medicare and Medicaid patients, in violation of federal law.
December 12, 2011
New SGR fix leaves out Medicare imaging cuts
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
No medical imaging cuts have been included in the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, a bill to fix the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula. A vote on the bill is expected to take place on December 13 in the U.S. House of Representatives.
December 12, 2011
Teleradiology firm exec headed to jail
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Dr. Rajashakher Reddy, founder of teleradiology services provider Reddy Solutions, has been sentenced to four years and six months in prison for his conviction on charges of healthcare fraud, wire fraud, and mail fraud.
December 8, 2011
NeuroGrafix buries hatchet with Siemens
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
MRI technology developer NeuroGrafix has settled its patent litigation with Siemens Healthcare.
November 26, 2011
Study cites communication failure as key cause of malpractice suits
By Kate Madden Yee
Failure to effectively communicate test results increases the risk of medical malpractice suits, according to a new study in the November issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology. And even if radiologists are fifth on the list of primary responsible specialists in these suits, they are the first named as secondary responsible specialists.
November 9, 2011
Bill would protect providers from EHR errors
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Rep. Tom Marino has introduced legislation into the U.S. House of Representatives that would offer some legal protection to Medicare and Medicaid providers in cases of adverse events attributed to the use of electronic health records (EHRs).
November 8, 2011
Medipattern receives new patent
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Computer-aided detection firm Medipattern has received a U.S. patent that defines a method and system for processing medical images obtained from multiple modalities.
November 2, 2011
Calif. governor vetoes breast density legislation
By Kate Madden Yee, Brian Casey
California Gov. Jerry Brown has vetoed legislation that would have required women with dense breast tissue to be informed of their status. The move is a setback for the breast density awareness movement, which has already recorded victories in Connecticut and Texas and has legislation pending in other states.
October 9, 2011
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Rep. Bachmann debuts US abortion legislation
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) has introduced legislation in Congress intended to ensure that women receive an ultrasound and an opportunity to review the study before giving informed consent to receive an abortion.
October 6, 2011
IDSI lands another patent for CTLM
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Imaging Diagnostic Systems (IDSI) has received its 23rd U.S. patent for its CT laser mammography (CTLM) technology.
October 4, 2011
CareCore antitrust verdict stands
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A New York federal judged has denied an appeal from CareCore National to throw out a $34 million verdict in an antitrust suit, according to a court document.
October 3, 2011
Rad assistant bill introduced in U.S. House
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A bill to amend the Social Security Act to recognize radiologist assistants as nonphysician providers of healthcare services for Medicare beneficiaries was introduced into the U.S. House of Representatives on September 23.
September 22, 2011
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