Medicolegal: Page 83

Vigilance key to managing risk in the digital world
By Erik L. Ridley
While converting to a digital environment offers a number of benefits, it also introduces new risks for medical liability. Risk prevention and patient safety programs are the best strategies for avoiding malpractice liability as institutions go digital.
May 14, 2007
Senators introduce DRA moratorium
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A bill that would put a moratorium on reimbursement cuts mandated by the Deficit Reduction Act (DRA) of 2005 has been introduced in the U.S. Senate.
May 9, 2007
MR guidelines: Elevating standards of practice and care
By Tobias Gilk
The new American College of Radiology guidelines for safe MR practices changes the standards for MR safety for far more than radiologists. MRI architectural consultant Tobias Gilk explains how the new guidelines have changed the legal landscape for nearly everyone who works in support of MRI equipment and the care it provides.
May 9, 2007
ASRT takes another run at RT credentialing with CARE bill
By Wayne Forrest
Proponents of nationwide licensing standards for U.S. radiologic technologists are nothing if not persistent. Led by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT), they have once again taken up the gauntlet to implement federal licensing standards, in the form of the Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence (CARE) in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act.
April 30, 2007
Bill would boost funds for colorectal screening
By Eric Barnes
After years of congressional cost-cutting, colorectal cancer screening could be in line for a booster shot. A bill introduced in the U.S. Senate (S. 1164) would restore full Medicare reimbursement for approved colorectal cancer screening exams such as colonoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy.
April 29, 2007
Cardiac Science settles litigation with Philips
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Cardiac device developer Cardiac Science has announced a settlement of its patent litigation with Andover, MA-based Philips Medical Systems.
April 25, 2007
HIT support bill submitted to Congress
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Two U.S. Congressional representatives have introduced legislation that would help physicians in smaller practices implement healthcare information technologies (HIT).
April 23, 2007
CARE bill introduced into U.S. Senate
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A bill that would establish minimum federal education and credentialing standards for personnel who perform medical imaging and radiation therapy procedures has been introduced in the U.S. Senate, two months after similar legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives.
April 1, 2007
AngioDynamics to fight patent verdict, taps CFO
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Interventional technology provider AngioDynamics said it would file a motion to overturn a verdict rendered against the firm yesterday in a patent infringement case involving Diomed of Andover, MA.
March 28, 2007
Tyco hit with lawsuit over gadolinium reaction
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A Cleveland man who claims he developed nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) from an injection of gadolinium MRI contrast has filed a lawsuit against Tyco International of Pembroke, Bermuda, and two of its subsidiaries, Tyco Healthcare Group and Mallinckrodt of Hazelwood, MO.
March 18, 2007
Zonare files counterclaim against SonoSite
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Ultrasound technology developer Zonare Medical Systems has filed a patent infringement counterclaim against SonoSite.
March 14, 2007
New House bill aims to halt DRA cuts
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Deficit Reduction Act (DRA) of 2005 is the target of new legislation introduced into the U.S. House of Representatives last week.
March 4, 2007
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