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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
SNMMI posts use criteria for hepatobiliary scintigraphy
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) has published appropriate use criteria for hepatobiliary scintigraphy in abdominal pain.
August 3, 2017
Help wanted: Openings increase in radiology job market
By Kate Madden Yee
It's a good time for a radiologist to find work. There are 14% more new jobs available for radiologists in 2017 compared with 2016, according to the sixth annual workforce survey by the American College of Radiology's Commission on Human Resources.
August 3, 2017
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RSNA to host Fast 5 session at annual meeting
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The RSNA is accepting nominations for speakers at a new Fast 5 session to be launched at this year's annual meeting.
July 31, 2017
Impact of DBT co-pays | CMS plans for clinical decision support | Luminal water MRI
By Erik L. Ridley
July 31, 2017
SDMS releases updated sonography work standards
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS) has released an updated version of its sonography work standards.
July 31, 2017
Patients with co-pays less likely to choose DBT
By Kate Madden Yee
Women with any out-of-pocket expenses for screening mammography are less likely to choose digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) over digital mammography, compared with women who have complete insurance coverage for the exam, according to a study published online July 24 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
July 31, 2017
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CMS sheds light on plans for clinical decision support
By Carin Carlson
In recently proposed rules, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) said it would delay clinical decision-support requirements for advanced imaging studies until 2019. But early adopters may benefit from a direct tie between the program and the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System, according to Carin Carlson from Healthcare Administrative Partners.
July 31, 2017
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Proposed 2018 MPFS rule slashes payment to IDTFs
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The proposed 2018 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services would cut payments to independent diagnostic testing facilities (IDTFs) by 6%, according to the American College of Radiology.
July 27, 2017
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