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Should radiologists give imaging results to patients?
By Erik L. Ridley
VIENNA - Should radiologists provide imaging results directly to patients? It may be a good idea, as patients who receive their results from radiologists are more likely to want to return to that radiology group for future imaging studies, according to research presented on Wednesday at ECR 2018.
February 28, 2018
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Facebook Live from ECR 2018: Day 1
We launch our video coverage of ECR 2018 with a Facebook Live broadcast on the first day of the congress. An overview of the week ahead -- and discussion of the meeting's expansion into ECR City -- is provided by Philip Ward, editor in chief of AuntMinnieEurope.com, and Brian Casey, editor in chief of AuntMinnie.com.
February 27, 2018
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Video from ECR 2018: Bernd Hamm on Brexit, AI, and the big chill
VIENNA - Brexit will have no impact on the relationship between the European Society of Radiology and the U.K. Royal College of Radiologists, said ECR 2018 President Dr. Bernd Hamm in an exclusive interview. He shares his thoughts on the first day of the congress, including the impact of artificial intelligence (AI), attendance so far, how the organizers are beating the cold weather, and why he's serving as ECR president for the second time.
February 27, 2018
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SDMS mourns death of Donald W. Baker
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS) is mourning the death on February 27 of Donald W. Baker, a pioneer in the field of medical ultrasound, particularly in Doppler technology.
February 27, 2018
Misdiagnosis after CT scan spurs $1.5M malpractice verdict
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The jury for a malpractice suit delivered a $1.5 million fine to a Virginia radiology firm for misinterpreting the CT scan of a patient who initially presented to the emergency department with abdominal pain, according to an article by the Roanoke Times.
February 27, 2018
Fla. radiology firm sues MRI centers for $68K
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A Florida radiology practice is suing two Pennsylvania MRI centers for more than $68,000 due to nonpayment, according to a report in the Pennsylvania Record.
February 26, 2018
Women underrepresented in U.S. radiology
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Women are underrepresented in radiology globally, but most notably in the U.S. -- despite the fact that they make up half of U.S. medical school graduates, according to a study published online February 4 in Academic Radiology.
February 26, 2018
JACR: Medicare imaging payments have declined
By Kate Madden Yee
The proportion of Medicare payments due to noninvasive diagnostic imaging has followed a downward trend since 2006, which suggests that it's time to take imaging off the list of services that need cost containment, according to a study published online February 23 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
February 25, 2018
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ISR releases white paper on its history
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The International Society of Radiology (ISR) has released a white paper that outlines its inception in 1925 and its first congress, as well as its ongoing educational and safety efforts.
February 25, 2018
Pa. considers abnormal imaging findings disclosure bill
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Pennsylvania Legislature is considering a bill that would require diagnostic imaging providers to notify patients when outpatient diagnostic imaging reveals significant abnormalities, according to the American College of Radiology.
February 25, 2018
ViewRay secures $59M in financing
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Image-guided radiation therapy developer ViewRay has secured $59 million in financing through a common stock and warrants sale to Fosun International.
February 25, 2018
GE partners with Ga. healthcare network on patient care
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
GE Healthcare announced that it will collaborate with Georgia-based healthcare network Navicent Health on improving patient care and reducing costs at the network's affiliated hospitals.
February 25, 2018
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