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Tips for correct use of the -X{EPSU} modifiers

By Jeff Majchrzak

Confused about Medicare's new -X{EPSU} modifiers? If so, you're not alone, as many radiology professionals have been puzzled about the new codes. In his latest column, Jeff Majchrzak of Panacea Healthcare Solutions offers advice and tips for using the new modifiers correctly.

September 21, 2015

ABIM report backs replacing MOC exam

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) has released a report prepared by its Assessment 2020 Task Force that addresses the future of its certification and maintenance of certification (MOC) programs.

September 20, 2015

Bayland adds Vidar digitizers to portfolio

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Refurbished medical display and film digitizer provider Bayland Technologies is now offering refurbished x-ray film digitizers from Vidar Systems.

September 14, 2015

VA approves use of Siemens' software

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has approved Siemens Healthcare's syngo Dynamics cardiovascular imaging software for use with its VistA Imaging PACS after successful validation testing.

August 6, 2015

Study: Physician MOC to cost $5.7B over 10 years

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Pushback is growing over the high expense of maintenance of certification (MOC) requirements for physicians, which could cost more than $5 billion over the next decade, according to a study in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

July 30, 2015

Standards are emerging for use of color in medical imaging

By Michael Reiter

For decades, the world of medical imaging has been visualized in shades of gray. But as color is becoming more common, challenges are emerging that mirror those solved years ago in grayscale imaging, namely regarding the use of standards to define the consistency of color images shown on different medical displays. Fortunately, help is on the way.

July 30, 2015