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CT, MRI use declined in ED after 2007

By Kate Madden Yee

After a period of rapid increase from 1993 to 2007, use of medical imaging in the emergency department (ED) declined, mostly because of decreased utilization of CT and MRI, according to a new study published this month in the American Journal of Roentgenology.

August 19, 2014

Prestige Medical Imaging taps executive VP

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Regional independent imaging technology and services provider Prestige Medical Imaging has named Jeff Pasquale as executive vice president of sales.

August 18, 2014

Richardson Electronics names head of healthcare unit

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Richardson Electronics has tapped imaging industry veteran Pat Fitzgerald as executive vice president and general manager of Richardson Healthcare.

August 13, 2014

IAMERS eyes African use of preowned imaging equipment

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The International Association of Medical Equipment Remarketers and Servicers (IAMERS) said it applauds President Obama's efforts to encourage U.S. companies to trade with Africa, and it is calling on select African countries to lower trade barriers to permit increased U.S. exports of preowned medical imaging equipment.

August 11, 2014

HHS: More physicians, hospitals using EHRs

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Two new studies published online in the journal Health Affairs show significant increases in the use of electronic health records (EHRs) among U.S. physicians and hospitals, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

August 6, 2014

ASE releases updated guide on contrast media use

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) has released a paper to help clinicians learn more about the use of ultrasound contrast media in medical imaging.

August 6, 2014