Practice Management: Page 430

Imaging licensure bill introduced in Alaska
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Alaska Rep. Chris Tuck has filed a bill in the state's House of Representatives that would require licensure for personnel performing medical imaging and radiation therapy procedures, according to the American Society of Radiologic Technologists.
January 14, 2015
Mich. governor signs breast density bill into law
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Gov. Rick Synder has signed Michigan's breast density notification bill into law, making the state the 21st in the U.S. to enact such legislation.
January 14, 2015
MR safety advocates create certification body
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
MRI safety advocates have launched the American Board of Magnetic Resonance Safety (ABMRS), which will certify healthcare professionals on MR safety compliance.
January 13, 2015
Annual DBT screening could slash health costs, study finds
By Kate Madden Yee
By reducing recalls and catching breast cancer earlier, digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) could yield hundreds of millions of dollars in U.S. healthcare cost savings if it were added to mammography for annual breast cancer screening, according to a new study conducted by Truven Health Analytics.
January 13, 2015
Texas delays radiation safety awareness training
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Texas Department of State Health Services said it has delayed indefinitely the implementation of the state's radiation safety awareness training rule.
January 13, 2015
AuntMinnie.com Imaging Leaders Insider
By Kate Madden Yee
January 13, 2015
SIR rebrands with new logos
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) has unveiled new branding for both the society and its SIR Foundation research arm.
January 13, 2015
Twitter posts highlight patient fears over CT radiation risk
By Kate Madden Yee
If tweets are any indication, many patients are concerned about the issue of CT radiation dose risk, and radiologists need to get more involved on Twitter to alleviate these concerns, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Roentgenology.
January 13, 2015
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CT's expansion puts emphasis on dose in Middle East
By Frances Rylands-Monk
At least 11 new CT scanners are due to be installed between now and March across Dubai and the north of the United Arab Emirates, and such rapid growth means the authorities are putting renewed emphasis on radiation protection and patient safety.
January 13, 2015
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Ohio enacts breast density bill
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Gov. John Kasich has signed Ohio's breast density notification bill into law, making the state the 20th in the U.S. to enact such legislation.
January 12, 2015
The Healthy Radiologist: Tips for radiologists to stay healthy
By Dr. Stacey Funt
If sitting is the new smoking, then the typical radiologist today faces significant occupational hazards. Radiologist and health and wellness coach Dr. Stacey Funt offers some exercise and stress management advice to improve everyone's health.
January 11, 2015
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ACR says OIG will scrutinize imaging in 2015
By Kate Madden Yee
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Inspector General (OIG) has included three imaging-related projects in its work plan for the 2015 fiscal year, according to the American College of Radiology (ACR).
January 7, 2015
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