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Philips to sell HCP group
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Royal Philips Electronics has signed a definitive agreement to sell Philips' Healthcare Products Group (HCP) to acquisition firm Platinum Equity Holdings of Los Angeles.
September 10, 2002
USCS and PHG to partner
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
USCS Equipment Technology Solutions and Partners Healthcare Group have inked a partnership deal.
September 10, 2002
Kind words, small awards can keep employees loyal
By Shalmali Pal
The modern workforce merges employees' personal and professional lives, making it especially tricky for managers to figure out how to retain good employees. Management consultant Suzanne Metzger discusses how to keep employees happy for the long haul.
September 10, 2002
GE begins producing mobile Senographe 2000D
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
GE Medical Systems has begun producing a mobile version of its Senographe 2000D full-field digital mammography (FFDM) system.
September 9, 2002
Oversight committee, project management smoothes PACS operation
By Erik L. Ridley
Converting to digital image management is no small task. For the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, a multidisciplinary oversight committee structure and formal project management procedures have proven invaluable. Sue Ramthun of the Mayo Clinic offers a blueprint for the organization in transition.
September 9, 2002
2002 AHRA offers a multidisciplinary approach to radiology management
By Jonathan S. Batchelor
The 2002 American Healthcare Radiology Administrators (AHRA) meeting in New Orleans from July 28-August 1 offered a broad spectrum of workshops and presentations on topics ranging from electronic imaging and technology to professional development to management and operations. In addition, more than 180 vendors displayed products and services to attendees in the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center exhibit hall.
September 8, 2002
Facility-planning implications of the new MRI safety guidelines
Facility owners and managers planning a new MRI installation should be aware of the recently issued American College of Radiology White Paper on MR Safety. Architect William N. Bernstein reviews selections of the white paper, focusing on its architectural implications.
September 8, 2002
GE OEC and JPC cinch deal
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
GE Medical Systems GE OEC Medical Systems has signed a three-year sole-source agreement with group purchasing organization Joint Purchasing Corporation (JPC) of New York City.
September 5, 2002
StorComm taps CTO
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Digital image management firm StorComm has promoted Todd Treiber to chief technology officer.
September 2, 2002
Michigan Blues set rates for FFDM imaging
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has added full-field digital mammography to its list of covered services, but the Detroit-based payor opted not to pay a premium for FFDM studies.
September 2, 2002
Wireless Internet lines offer speedy alternative for imaging centers
Wireless communication can be an effective and economical alternative to traditional networking approaches for PACS. Dr. Mark D. Herbst, Ph.D., discusses his experience using a wireless image management network at St. Petersburg Independent Diagnostic Radiology in Clearwater, FL.
September 2, 2002
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Privacy specialist offers a methodical approach to HIPAA compliance
By Shalmali Pal
With a deadline fast approaching, making HIPAA a reality is crucial for U.S. healthcare providers. James Keese, chief privacy officer for Eastman Kodak Health Imaging, offers some essential considerations for implementing the privacy rule.
August 29, 2002
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