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AHRA: Is clinical decision support a blessing or curse?
By Kate Madden Yee
Imaging has been under scrutiny, with policymakers touting techniques such as prior authorization and clinical decision support (CDS) as ways to reduce inappropriate exams. But how effective are these techniques, particularly CDS? It's not yet clear, according to a presentation given this week at the AHRA annual meeting in Las Vegas.
July 20, 2015
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RT gets prison time in x-ray fraud case
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A radiologic technologist (RT) was sentenced to a year in federal prison for healthcare fraud after allowing an unlicensed individual to acquire imaging exams and then providing authorities with falsified documentation on who performed the exams.
July 19, 2015
RBMA backs proposed PACS workstation cost
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA) said it supports the recent proposed increase in the cost estimate for a PACS workstation.
July 16, 2015
ASRT study shows how RAs spend their time
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Most radiologist assistants (RAs) spend a significant amount of time each week performing patient management activities, according to a new study conducted by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).
July 16, 2015
ASTRO elects new board officers
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Members of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) have elected three new officers to the organization's board of directors and three new members to serve on its nominating committee.
July 16, 2015
ASRT launches new museum
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has opened a new museum in Albuquerque, NM, devoted to collecting, preserving, and sharing the radiologic technology profession's history.
July 15, 2015
Institute awards radiation therapy grants
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Radiation Oncology Institute has selected two recipients to receive grants for projects examining the comparative value of radiation therapy.
July 15, 2015
Making a Difference as a Sonographer: Priorities
By Doug Wuebben
As a sonographer, if you are not at 100%, you are doing a disservice to yourself and your patients. It's crucial to prioritize your mental and physical health, explains echocardiographer Doug Wuebben, who, along with coach Mark Roozen, shares some advice and exercises to improve your strength and flexibility.
July 15, 2015
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Infinitt inks 7-year deal with Mobilex USA
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
RIS/PACS vendor Infinitt North America has signed a seven-year agreement with mobile imaging services provider Mobilex USA.
July 14, 2015
JACR: Radiologists order CT, MR exams appropriately
By Kate Madden Yee
When it comes to abdominal CT and MRI, radiologists are making good use of all available prior imaging before recommending additional exams, and they aren't ordering many unnecessary exams, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
July 12, 2015
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Research academy lauds funding legislation
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Academy of Radiology Research is expressing its support for HR 6, the 21st Century Cures Act.
July 9, 2015
Radiology averts cuts in proposed 2016 MPFS
By Kate Madden Yee
Radiology has dodged a bullet in the proposed rule for the 2016 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) released on July 8 by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, receiving no payment increases or decreases.
July 8, 2015
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