Practice Management: Page 211

HIMSS Analytics extends DIAM to enterprise imaging

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

HIMSS Analytics has teamed up with the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine, the European Society of Radiology, and the European Society of Medical Imaging Informatics to expand its Digital Imaging Adoption Model (DIAM) to encompass enterprise imaging.

February 14, 2019

HIMSS: Radiology workflow orchestration makes sweet music

By Erik L. Ridley

ORLANDO, FL - Workflow orchestration can maximize quality, improve service, and reduce costs for multisite radiology practices, while ensuring equitable workload for radiologists and enabling advanced data analysis, according to a presentation at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) annual meeting.

February 14, 2019

NC practice joins Strategic Radiology

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Radiology consortium Strategic Radiology has added Asheville Radiology Assoc. in Asheville, NC, to its roster.

February 13, 2019

Brachytherapy error halts treatment at Canadian center

By Louise Gagnon

A cancer center in Hamilton, Ontario, has suspended brachytherapy treatment for cervical cancer patients after discovering that guide tubes of the wrong length were being used, meaning radiation may have missed the tumor target. The episode highlights the importance of anonymous error reporting, according to experts.

February 13, 2019

NEMA, MITA offer servicing, remanufacturing insights

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and the Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance (MITA) are looking to set the record straight on servicing and remanufacturing activities for medical imaging devices.

February 12, 2019

RadNet inks deal to acquire Calif. radiology group

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Imaging services provider RadNet has signed a contract to acquire Kern Radiology, an outpatient radiology practice based in Bakersfield, CA.

February 10, 2019

DITTA issues new white paper on cybersecurity

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The Global Diagnostic Imaging, Healthcare IT, and Radiation Therapy Trade Association (DITTA) has issued a new white paper discussing best practices for medical technology manufacturers looking to improve cybersecurity.

February 10, 2019

ECR 2019 final program available online

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The European Society of Radiology (ESR) has released the final program for ECR 2019, which begins on 27 February in Vienna.

February 10, 2019

Fonar posts mixed results in Q2

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

MRI vendor Fonar posted a gain in net total revenue but took a hit in net income in the second quarter of fiscal year 2019.

February 10, 2019

Is radiology ready for the shift to patient consumerism?

By Rebecca Farrington

Healthcare is seeing the rise of patient consumerism, and radiology is no exception. But is radiology ready for this new trend of patient refunds, price transparency, and physician-rating websites? Rebecca Farrington of Healthcare Administrative Partners offers some guidance.

February 10, 2019

The value of the CIIP: Part 1 -- Data integrity

By Luke Bideaux

If utilized correctly, certified imaging informatics professionals (CIIPs) can be tremendously valuable to imaging practices. In the first of a new series of articles, CIIP Luke Bideaux shows how a CIIP's skills in ensuring data integrity can avoid major expenses and headaches for organizations.

February 10, 2019

Report: Indian radiologist commits suicide after alleged bullying

By Brian Casey

A radiologist in India committed suicide due to alleged persistent bullying at the hospital where she worked, according to an article in the Hindustan Times. Several doctors have been arrested in connection with her death, other reports indicate.

February 6, 2019

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