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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
BCBS Delaware hit with preauthorization fine
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Delaware Insurance Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart has fined Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Delaware (BCBSD) $325,000 in connection with deficiencies in BCBSD's nuclear cardiac imaging testing preauthorization process, Stewart's office announced.
September 14, 2011
Breast density bill passes in Calif.
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
California's state Legislature has passed a bill that requires women with dense breast tissue to be informed of their status, according to its sponsor, Sen. Joe Simitian. The bill now goes to Gov. Jerry Brown for consideration.
September 13, 2011
NeuroLogica buries hatchet in Analogic suit
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Portable scanner developer NeuroLogica said it has amicably settled its lawsuit against medical imaging firm Analogic.
September 7, 2011
Judge denies motion to toss U. of Iowa suit
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
An Iowa state judge has denied a motion by the University of Iowa to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a professor of radiology who claims he was the victim of harassment, retaliation, and racial bias at the institution.
August 31, 2011
The Profit Center: Part 21 -- Scenarios can shape group strategy
By Mark F. Weiss
Radiology practices often view operational concerns with a focus on current issues. But to be successful, group leaders must imagine what might be, attempting to predict future -- sometimes catastrophic -- events and trends, says healthcare business and legal affairs expert Mark Weiss.
August 23, 2011
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NEJM: Radiology suits are uncommon, payouts below average
By Eric Barnes
Radiologists are dragged into court less often than some other specialists -- and less often than they may think. According to a 14-year New England Journal of Medicine study, radiologists' chances of being hit with a malpractice suit and the resulting payouts were both slightly lower than for other physicians.
August 17, 2011
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Heart Check America hit with class-action lawsuit
By Brian Casey
Whole-body scanning chain Heart Check America has been hit with a class-action lawsuit filed by a Las Vegas attorney who claims that the firm defrauded customers by offering CT scanning packages without referrals from licensed physicians -- an alleged violation of Nevada state law.
August 9, 2011
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