Practice Management: Page 309

U.S. healthcare spending slowed in 2016
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
U.S. healthcare spending in 2016 grew at a rate of 4.3% to reach $3.3 trillion, or $10,348 per person -- a slowdown from 2015's 5.8% growth rate, according to an analysis from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published in Health Affairs.
December 6, 2017
FDA recognizes radiotherapy readiness standard
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recognized the RT-2 Radiotherapy Readiness Check standard published earlier this year by the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation.
December 5, 2017
Why is the job market for radiologists improving?
By Daniel Corbett
Radiologist recruitment is at an all-time high as practice leaders can no longer fill positions through networking and internet ads. Across the U.S., recruitment companies have experienced an influx of radiologist requests. Daniel Corbett of Radiology Business Solutions analyzes what it all means.
December 5, 2017
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ACR names 2018 gold medalists
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) Board of Chancellors has named three gold medalists in recognition of their services to the ACR or radiology.
December 5, 2017
Image Diagnostics launches mobile 4K monitor
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Specialty equipment manufacturer Image Diagnostics has launched ilex55, a cart-mounted large-field 4K monitor for mobile use in interventional radiology environments.
December 4, 2017
QualiTest rolls out new PACS testing software
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Software testing and quality assurance firm QualiTest Group unveiled the second version of its Virtual Radiology Environment PACS testing software at last week's RSNA 2017 meeting in Chicago.
December 4, 2017
Radiologists now use CCTA more than cardiologists do
By Abraham Kim
CHICAGO - Cardiologists have long contended the management of cardiac imaging by radiologists, including the use of coronary CT angiography (CCTA). However, a study presented on Thursday at RSNA 2017 revealed that radiologists now perform CCTA more frequently than cardiologists do.
November 29, 2017
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Use rates of diagnostic imaging on the rise
By Kate Madden Yee
CHICAGO - After years of steady decline, use rates for noninvasive diagnostic imaging have begun to rise again, according to research presented this week at the RSNA 2017 conference.
November 29, 2017
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Video from RSNA 2017: New program promotes quality in radiology
CHICAGO - With its big, expensive scanners that can cost millions of dollars, radiology is a frequent target of efforts to reduce unnecessary healthcare costs. But what if radiology learned to police itself? Dr. Pamela Johnson of Johns Hopkins University and Dr. Yoshimi Anzai of the University of Utah discuss their efforts to promote quality in radiology by reducing unnecessary imaging
November 29, 2017
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Video from RSNA 2017: Interventional radiologist runs for U.S. Congress
CHICAGO - Are you sick of what's going on in Washington, DC? Maybe you should run for Congress. That's what Dr. Steve Ferrara is doing, and we talked with him at RSNA 2017. He is a 25-year veteran of the U.S. Navy and shares his experience as an interventional radiologist on the battlefield, as well as what led him to run for office.
November 29, 2017
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ASRT awards grants to 51 members
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has named 51 members who will receive funds to support continuing education and professional development in its growth grants program.
November 28, 2017
Oncology Services installs Varian radiotherapy system
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation therapy service firm Oncology Services International (OSI) has installed Varian Medical Systems' TrueBeam radiotherapy system at its training facility.
November 28, 2017
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