Practice Management: Page 488

Siemens launches new consulting services

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Siemens Healthcare is offering three strategic consulting services to help hospital and healthcare systems meet healthcare reform objectives such as value-based purchasing programs, reduction of preventable readmissions, and reduction of healthcare-acquired conditions.

January 16, 2013

Medical societies say 'not so fast' with stage 3 meaningful use

By Cynthia E. Keen

Major healthcare organizations think the U.S. government may be moving too fast in its "meaningful use" program to convince healthcare providers to adopt electronic records. The groups are recommending that stage 3 requirements be delayed until the effectiveness of the meaningful use program can be evaluated.

January 16, 2013

SGR patch, 2013 edition: What just happened?

By Kate Madden Yee

It's become a recurring end-of-year political drama: Congress scrambles to ward off massive cuts to Medicare reimbursement with a temporary patch of the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula. But this year's SGR theatrics came to a shocking climax: a stab in the back for radiology.

January 16, 2013

ACR says RLI finishers to get MBA credits

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Participants in the American College of Radiology's (ACR) Radiology Leadership Institute (RLI) program can now get credits toward a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree.

January 15, 2013

Toshiba attains Attainia listing

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Toshiba America Medical Systems said it is now listed in Attainia's software for equipment planning, budgeting, and tracking.

January 15, 2013

CCHIT obtains ONC MU certification

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT) has been authorized by the U.S. Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) to certify electronic health records used to comply with meaningful use (MU) requirements.

January 15, 2013

Source Diagnostics enters Ind. market

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Mobile imaging services provider Source Diagnostics has begun offering its mobile radiology services to long-term facilities in Indianapolis and the surrounding communities.

January 15, 2013

ASRT: Fewer new radiography students

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

While enrollment in radiation therapy and nuclear medicine programs climbed in 2012, the number of students entering radiography educational programs dipped by 4.7%, according to a new report from the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).

January 14, 2013

BC Technical buys Genesis Medical

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Molecular imaging refurbished equipment developer BC Technical has purchased Genesis Medical Imaging, an imaging service, refurbished systems, and parts provider.

January 14, 2013

Dr. Philip Palmer, pioneering radiologist in Africa, dies

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Dr. Philip E.S. Palmer, a pioneer in promoting the use of radiology and radiation therapy in Africa and developing countries, died on January 3 at the age of 91. He was an adviser to the World Health Organization for 30 years, and was the first recipient of the International Society of Radiology's Beclere Medal.

January 14, 2013

DR Systems gets new patent

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

PACS software developer DR Systems has been awarded a new patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office that relates to a system and method for viewing medical images at full resolution.

January 14, 2013

MITA praises ACS for lung CT screening guidelines

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance (MITA) is lauding the American Cancer Society's (ACS) endorsement and publication of guidelines covering the use of low-dose CT screening for individuals at high risk of lung cancer.

January 14, 2013

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