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AIUM forum touts 'ultrasound first' to boost use of modality
By Cynthia E. Keen
Ultrasound is an underutilized diagnostic imaging exam, according to the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM), which organized a forum to promote the concept of performing "ultrasound first" when clinically indicated. But what will it take to make this happen?
November 14, 2012
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Ga. technologist again pleads not guilty
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A former radiologic technologist in Georgia who was charged in 2010 for tampering with mammography results has again pleaded not guilty, according to the Houston County District Attorney's Office website.
November 13, 2012
MITA, others urge Senate to kill medical device tax
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance (MITA) and other partners have written a letter to the leadership of the U.S. Senate, urging policymakers to repeal the medical device tax that, beginning January 1, 2013, will impose more $30 billion in new excise taxes on medical technology companies, MITA said.
November 13, 2012
The Profit Center: Part 26 -- Radiology and the 'me-we' cycle
By Mark F. Weiss
Society today is becoming increasingly affected by "we" think, from notions of shared sacrifice, to paying your fair share, to "giving back," says healthcare business and legal affairs expert Mark Weiss. Learn how your group should navigate today's environment in this edition of the Profit Center.
November 13, 2012
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Breast cancer screening with DBT reduces cost, lowers dose
By Kate Madden Yee
Wednesday, November 28 | 10:20 a.m.-10:30 a.m. | VSBR41-09 | Arie Crown TheaterBreast cancer screening with digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) may reduce cost, lower radiation dose, and improve workflow in the diagnostic breast imaging environment, according to researchers from Yale University.
November 13, 2012
Annual breast US benefits women with dense tissue
By Kate Madden Yee
Sunday, November 25 | 11:25 a.m.-11:35 a.m. | SSA01-05 | Arie Crown TheaterSince the 2009 passage of the breast density notification law in Connecticut, radiologists have a legal obligation to inform patients with mammographically dense breast tissue that they may benefit from the addition of screening breast ultrasound. But how effective is that second round of screening?
November 13, 2012
RSNA partners with SPR for JPR meetings
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
RSNA and the Radiological and Diagnostic Imaging Society of São Paulo (SPR) have formed a partnership to jointly plan for Jornada Paulista de Radiologia (JPR), the leading medical imaging meeting in Latin America, in 2014, 2016, and 2018.
November 12, 2012
ASRT adds to CT Basics series
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has expanded its CT Basics educational series to include two new modules focused on common pathological conditions seen on CT images.
November 12, 2012
Toshiba creates reimbursement query portal
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Toshiba America Medical Systems has launched Reimbursement Rx, an online portal where hospitals can submit diagnostic imaging coding and reimbursement questions and receive answers from consulting firm Panacea Healthcare Solutions.
November 12, 2012
DQE can be measured in the clinical environment
By Brian Casey
Wednesday, November 28 | 3:40 p.m.-3:50 p.m. | SSM18-05 | Room S403AIn this presentation, representatives from a Canadian start-up firm will demonstrate their tool for measuring detective quantum efficiency (DQE) of digital x-ray systems in the clinical environment.
November 12, 2012
Aspyra rolls out new financing option
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Healthcare IT firm Aspyra has introduced its Aspyra Capital financing program, which provides a monthly payment option for customers.
November 11, 2012
ACR urges Congress to pass imaging protection bill
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
On the International Day of Radiology, the American College of Radiology (ACR) is urging Congress to pass the Diagnostic Imaging Services Access Protection Act (HR 3269/S 2347), legislation that would protect imaging from further Medicare cuts.
November 7, 2012
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