Practice Management: Page 310

Cedars-Sinai begins using BrightMatter system
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles said it has begun using Synaptive Medical's BrightMatter Guide system to visualize the inside of the brain during surgery.
December 8, 2016
Zotec renews TRA Medical Imaging contract
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Medical billing firm Zotec Partners has renewed a revenue cycle management contract with TRA Medical Imaging.
December 8, 2016
ACR names 2017 gold medalists
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) Board of Chancellors has named three gold medalists in honor of their service to radiology.
December 7, 2016
U.S. Senate passes 21st Century Cures Act
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Senate has passed the 21st Century Cures Act by a 94-5 vote, bringing the legislation before President Barack Obama, who is expected to sign it.
December 7, 2016
SABCS: RT complicates breast implant reconstruction
By Kate Madden Yee
Radiation therapy (RT) may increase complications in breast cancer patients who undergo implant reconstruction, according to a study presented this week at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS). But those patients who undergo autologous, or "flap" reconstruction, are not as susceptible to complications.
December 7, 2016
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ASRT adds new member benefit
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has introduced Directed Reading Flex Plan, a new benefit option that will enable members to access continuing education materials in the content areas they choose.
December 6, 2016
Societies eye role for prostate MRI-guided biopsy
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Urological Association and the Society of Abdominal Radiology are recommending the use of MRI and MRI-targeted biopsy in monitoring patients for prostate cancer after a negative biopsy.
December 5, 2016
Mont. hospital, radiology practice seek suit dismissal
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital and Advanced Medical Imaging have requested that a federal judge dismiss a suit alleging their involvement in a kickback scheme that resulted in millions of dollars worth of fraudulent claims to government healthcare programs, according to a December 2 report by the Bozeman Daily Chronicle.
December 5, 2016
Bayer launches e-commerce site, partners with nonprofit
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Bayer launched a new e-commerce website and established a collaboration with the nonprofit organization Rad-Aid International to help advance Rad-Aid's mission to increase and improve radiology technology and medical imaging in developing and impoverished countries around the world.
December 4, 2016
How to make the most of private office imaging
By Kate Madden Yee
The number of imaging procedures conducted in private offices has gone down, due to a variety of factors. But there are still opportunities for radiologists to offer quality patient care in this setting, according to a presentation given at RSNA 2016 last week.
December 4, 2016
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U.S. healthcare spending grew at higher rate in 2015
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
U.S. healthcare spending in 2015 grew at a rate of 5.8% to reach $3.2 trillion, or $9,990 per person, according to a new analysis from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in Health Affairs.
December 2, 2016
U.S. House passes 21st Century Cures Act
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
In a 392-26 vote, the U.S. House of Representatives on November 30 passed the 21st Century Cures Act, legislation that will invest $6.3 billion in public health initiatives.
December 1, 2016
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