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Radiology: A bellwether for healthcare reform?
By Kate Madden Yee
In the Affordable Care Act era, can radiology make the shift from contributing to rising healthcare costs to becoming a guardian of appropriate imaging utilization? That's the proposition in a recent opinion article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association by radiologists from Brigham and Women's Hospital.
July 22, 2014
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GP imaging orders rise in Australia; rads and retirement; MRI and brain volume loss
By Brian Casey
July 21, 2014
General practitioners order more imaging in Australia
By Brian Casey
General practitioners in Australia are placing more orders for medical imaging exams, with total orders for imaging growing 45% from 2005 to 2012, according to a survey released this week from the University of Sydney. The numbers also indicate a shift away from general radiography and toward more advanced modalities such as ultrasound, CT, and MRI.
July 21, 2014
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Study finds rads working longer, postponing retirement
By Kate Madden Yee
Radiologists say they're working more hours and expect to retire later than they'd prefer, according to a new study published in Academic Radiology. How they handle their exit from the workforce will have major ramifications for future job prospects for radiologists.
July 21, 2014
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New bill would boost colon cancer screening for Medicare
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
New legislation has been introduced that would remove cost barriers to colon cancer screening for Medicare patients.
July 20, 2014
Global Medical to distribute Siemens ultrasound
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Ultrasound service provider Global Medical Imaging (GMI) said it has signed an agreement with Siemens Healthcare.
July 17, 2014
Medical technology counteracts economic burden of disease
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Medical technology, including some imaging procedures, has a positive benefit that counteracts the economic impact of disease -- to the tune of $23 billion per year, according to a new report published by the Milken Institute.
July 17, 2014
Breast density bill introduced in U.S. Senate
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Sens. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) on July 17 introduced legislation in the U.S. Senate that would require mammogram reports to include whether a woman has dense tissue.
July 16, 2014
NEMA taps new president and CEO
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has appointed a new president and CEO: Kevin Cosgriff, a former vice admiral in the U.S. Navy.
July 16, 2014
Report: ACA will rein in healthcare spending
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Cost-control measures included in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will curb healthcare spending over the next 25 years in the U.S., according to a new report released by the Congressional Budget Office.
July 16, 2014
Making a Difference as a Sonographer: Tennis elbow, part 1
By Mark Roozen, Doug Wuebben
Just because you don't play tennis or racket sports doesn't mean you can't come down with tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis. A painful condition caused by overuse, tennis elbow can be triggered by repetitive movements on the job, such as the daily work of a sonographer.
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Australian health service finds lapse in x-ray reporting
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Queensland Government in Australia said it has been asked to appoint an independent expert to review issues associated with plain x-ray reporting at Gold Coast University and Robina hospitals.
July 14, 2014
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