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Trial date set for IBA, Optivus dispute
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Belgian nuclear medicine products firm Ion Beam Application (IBA) is reporting that a trial date has been set in Los Angeles on the remaining claims asserted against IBA by Optivus Technology of Loma Linda, CA, and Loma Linda University Medical Center.
December 20, 2006
SonoSite prevails in patent appeal
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Compact-ultrasound developer SonoSite of Bothell, WA, reported that it has successfully defended itself in a patent infringement appeal suit.
December 13, 2006
Firms sues over radiation protection product
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Medical accessories developer Worldwide Innovations & Technologies of Overland Park, KS, has filed a lawsuit against Microtek Medical of Columbus, MS, charging that company with infringing on its patent for a radiation protection barrier.
December 10, 2006
House fails to pass RadCARE bill
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. House of Representatives failed to act on the Consumer Assurance of Radiologic Excellence (RadCARE) bill before adjourning, according to the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).
December 10, 2006
Congress adjourns without delaying DRA imaging cuts
By Wayne Forrest
Despite intense lobbying efforts in recent months, medical imaging advocates were unable to persuade the U.S. Congress to make adjustments to the Deficit Reduction Act (DRA) of 2005 before it adjourned over the weekend. The DRA's provisions cutting Medicare reimbursement for outpatient imaging procedures will take effect as mandated on January 1, 2007.
December 10, 2006
Senate passes RadCARE bill
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Consumer Assurance of Radiologic Excellence (RadCARE) bill late yesterday. The legislation will now move to the U.S. House of Representatives for a floor vote.
December 6, 2006
AMIC steps up efforts for DRA delay
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Access to Medical Imaging Coalition (AMIC) said that it has ramped up its efforts in the current U.S. Congress to delay imaging reimbursement cuts included in the Deficit Reduction Act (DRA) of 2005, which are scheduled to begin in January 2007.
December 4, 2006
Protect your organization when donating services
From time to time, radiologists are asked to donate their medical services. They might be asked to interpret films at a mammography screening event, or staff a public clinic. Volunteer activity like this is beneficial for both the patients served and your facility's reputation, plus it probably makes you feel good. But if you're not careful, donating medical services can lead to problems. Following some key tips will help keep you and your facility out of hot water.
November 19, 2006
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IBA wins court patent appeal
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has affirmed a lower court ruling on the invalidity of two Loma Linda University Medical Center patents.
November 16, 2006
AMIC vows to press case for DRA delay
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Access to Medical Imaging Coalition (AMIC) said that changes in the control and political makeup of the U.S. Congress will not deter its effort to delay imaging reimbursement cuts included in the Deficit Reduction Act (DRA) of 2005, which are scheduled to begin in January 2007.
November 8, 2006
Judge dismisses DRA lawsuit
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A U.S. District Court judge has thrown out a lawsuit filed by Democratic Congressional members that challenged the constitutionality of the Deficit Reduction Act (DRA) of 2005.
November 6, 2006
NEMA, ACR to lead ethics talk at RSNA
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) of Rosslyn, VA, and the American College of Radiology (ACR) of Reston, VA, will co-sponsor a public discussion on ethics at the RSNA meeting later this month.
November 1, 2006
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