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MICI Q3: Administrator sentiment remains steady
By Brian Casey
Despite concerns expressed in previous surveys about healthcare reform's effects on their operations, sentiment among radiology administrators remained mostly steady in the third quarter of 2017, according to the latest figures from the Medical Imaging Confidence Index (MICI).
August 14, 2017
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Tips for imaging patients at rehabilitation facilities
By Carin Carlson
Patients in rehabilitation facilities sometimes need imaging services that cannot be provided within the facility itself. Providing these services can be good business for imaging centers, but billing and collections can be challenging if you don't plan ahead. Carin Carlson of Healthcare Administrative Partners offers some guidance.
August 13, 2017
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Insight Imaging buys LG Medical
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Mobile imaging services provider Insight Imaging has acquired the assets of LG Medical Technologies, adding 27 mobile units to its fleet.
August 10, 2017
Shared Imaging signs Texas contract
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Imaging equipment distributor and mobile imaging services provider Shared Imaging has signed a contract with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic for seven mobile medical imaging coaches.
August 9, 2017
HAP adds to customer list
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Healthcare Administrative Partners (HAP) has signed Gettysburg Diagnostic Imaging as a new client for its radiology revenue cycle management offerings.
August 8, 2017
Subspecialty, complex patients up radiologist charges
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The primary factors affecting the list price for radiologist services are the complexity of a patient's condition and radiologist subspecialization, according to research from the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute published online July 20 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
August 8, 2017
ISMRM offers guidelines for gadolinium MRI contrast
By Brian Casey
Taking what's described as a "wait and see approach," the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) has published guidelines on the use of gadolinium-based MRI contrast agents in both clinical and research settings in an article published in the July issue of Lancet Neurology.
August 8, 2017
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ACR forms education committee for patient-centered care
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) Commission on Patient- and Family-Centered Care has launched a new education committee to develop educational resources and tools for radiologists.
August 7, 2017
FDA, RSNA plan joint 3D printing workshop
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Centers for Devices and Radiological Health and the RSNA's 3D printing Special Interest Group will be holding a joint meeting on August 31 at the FDA's White Oak Campus in Silver Spring, MD.
August 7, 2017
Insurers reverse 97% of pediatric proton denials on appeal
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Insurance companies wind up covering proton therapy treatment for pediatric patients in 97% of cases they originally denied, according to a new study published online August 7 in Pediatric Blood & Cancer.
August 7, 2017
Alliance HealthCare revenues climb in Q2
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Strong growth in oncology revenue propelled Alliance HealthCare Services to a nearly 10% increase in revenues for its second quarter.
August 3, 2017
U.S. Senate passes key FDA funding bill
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Following its counterparts in the U.S. House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate on August 3 passed a key funding bill for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) by a 94-1 vote.
August 3, 2017
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