Practice Management: Page 451

Radiologists spend only a third of their time reading images
By Kate Madden Yee
Radiologists spend only 36.4% of their time on image interpretation -- which means they spend the bulk of their workday helping referring physicians and patients by performing tasks beyond reading exams, according to a study published in this month's Journal of the American College of Radiology.
October 8, 2013
Making a Difference as a Sonographer: Help this person
By Doug Wuebben
In the first article of a new series, cardiac sonographer Doug Wuebben reminds sonographers never to forget the importance of their work and its effects on patients' lives.
October 8, 2013
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The jobs are out there, but ... And, why did screening mammo rates drop in Vt.?
By Brian Casey
October 7, 2013
JACR: Jobs are out there, but they may not be perfect
By Kate Madden Yee
First, the good news: There are available jobs for the 1,200 or so U.S. radiology residents finishing their training. Now the bad news: These jobs may not be the first choice of many residents, according to a study published in the October issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
October 7, 2013
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Spoof medical paper accepted in 157 journals
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
More than 150 open-access journals accepted a spoof medical paper that was full of errors, according to the BMJ.
October 6, 2013
Regional variation in imaging not best gauge for policy-making
By Kate Madden Yee
Curbing geographic variation in imaging use and costs has been a major target of policy efforts in recent years. But it's unclear whether focusing on these factors is the best way to rein in Medicare spending, according to a new study published online in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
October 6, 2013
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Shimadzu supports AHRA campaign
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Shimadzu Medical Systems USA has signed on to support the AHRA Education Foundation with a five-year partnership.
October 3, 2013
Use of screening mammography dropped in Vt. after USPSTF
By Kate Madden Yee
After years of increasing screening mammography use in Vermont, there was a decline that coincided with the 2009 U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations, according to a new study published online in Radiology. And the same trend may have occurred in other states.
October 3, 2013
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Fuji donates to Okla. tornado relief
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Fujifilm Medical Systems USA and Fujifilm SonoSite have donated imaging equipment for tornado relief and restoration efforts in Oklahoma.
October 2, 2013
Helium bill signed into law
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
In a move that preserves the U.S. supply of helium, President Obama has signed the Responsible Helium Administration and Stewardship Act into law.
October 2, 2013
Calif. x-ray provider to pay $17.5M fraud settlement
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A California mobile lab and x-ray provider will pay $17.5 million for falsely billing Medicare and Medi-Cal, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
October 1, 2013
Don't forget technologists when adopting PACS
By Erik L. Ridley
Radiologists and referring physicians are obviously crucial constituents for PACS. But radiologic technologists have their own needs and perceptions that should be accommodated to ensure success when implementing PACS, according to a team of Taiwanese researchers.
October 1, 2013
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