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RadVault brings Kenny Rogers on board as spokesman
Hayward, CA-based PACS startup RadVault has engaged the services of actor and singer Kenny Rogers as its new company spokesperson.
July 15, 2002
Mobile PET sells London center
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Mobile P.E.T. Systems has sold its London PET center for $2.2 million to the InHealth Group, a U.K.-based supplier of specialist clinical applications and IT services.
July 15, 2002
Coding changes on tap for October 1, 2002
In just a few months, new PET scan codes for breast cancer and revised coverage conditions for myocardial viability become effective. Melody Mulaik reviews these changes, as well as several additions to the ICD-9-CM diagnosis codes for next year.
July 15, 2002
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Siemens hires new head of nuclear medicine unit
Siemens Medical Solutions has hired Michael Reitermann as head of its nuclear medicine division, replacing Barbara Franciose.
July 14, 2002
Executive MBA programs offer healthy career boost
By Leslie Farnsworth
In the past 15 years, the number of executive MBA programs tailored for healthcare professionals has skyrocketed. One major reason for this growth is the increasing demand for administrators with the right kind of business acumen. Work experience alone may not be enough as employers are specifically asking for candidates with advanced educational backgrounds.
July 14, 2002
Successful PET centers require planning and persistence
By Jonathan S. Batchelor
One key element to running a PET center with legs is to bring the referring physicians on board. Dr. Harry Agress Jr., shares his 11-point plan that has made PET services at his institution so popular.
July 14, 2002
Revenue optimization, compliance assurance provide practice Rx
By Jonathan S. Batchelor
Coupling revenue optimization with coding compliance assurance is a sword that managers can wield to cut costs and improve performance in their practice. Dr. Gary Dorfman, president and chief medical officer of Health Care Value Systems in North Kingstown, RI, outlines the value of tying optimization to compliance.
July 14, 2002
The strategic advantages of radiology networks
As you look around your marketplace, you notice that the number of local providers is steadily decreasing as the penetration of managed care increases. In addition, you wonder how your group can survive and compete while retaining its independence. Michael S. Fenton of Washington Managed Imaging has a few suggestions.
July 14, 2002
Finding the right space for a new imaging center
If you're contemplating building out a new radiology facility within an existing building, here's a test question: After you’ve identified a geographic catchment zone, and done an exhaustive demographic study of the area, are you ready to visit sites with a real estate agent, and sign a lease? Architect William N. Bernstein explains why "no" is the right answer.
July 14, 2002
Fuji’s McClennen joins GE
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
PACS executive Peter McClennen has left Fujifilm Medical Systems USA for a position as global general manager of upstream marketing at GE Medical Systems Information Technologies, the PACS division of the Waukesha, WI, multimodality vendor.
July 11, 2002
Elekta inks deal with JPC
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation oncology firm Elekta has signed two three-year contracts with group purchasing organization Joint Purchasing Corporation (JPC).
July 11, 2002
GE names new head of YMS division
The Japanese unit of GE Medical Systems has a new chief executive after its previous head, Nobuhiko Ito, was tapped to lead the GE Edison Life division of the Waukesha, WI-based multinational conglomerate.
July 10, 2002
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