Practice Management: Page 573

Commoditization can be impetus for positive change
By Rosemary Frei
The recent Canadian Association of Radiologists annual meeting included a debate on the commoditization of radiology, and while none of the presenters truly feels positively about the trend, they did agree that it can be the stimulus for positive change for the specialty.
May 29, 2011
NCCN creates imaging entity
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) has created the NCCN Specialized Imaging Research Consortium to advance the treatment of cancer patients through the clinical application of specialized imaging technologies.
May 26, 2011
ER docs say malpractice fear leads to tests
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Forty-four percent of almost 1,800 emergency room (ER) physicians responding to a poll reported that the biggest challenge to cutting costs in the emergency department is the fear of lawsuits, according to the American College of Emergency Physicians.
May 26, 2011
CMS launches help program for health IT
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is highlighting measures that will help healthcare providers to adopt and meaningfully use health information technology, the agency said.
May 26, 2011
1st-year radiologists make more than $300K
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The median salary for first-year postresidency or fellowship radiologists in the U.S. was $350,000 in 2010, according to a new report by the Medical Group Management Association.
May 26, 2011
Using the cloud for secure, simple medical image storage
By David Finn
Healthcare institutions today face a giant tug-of-war between providing adequate storage of medical images and ensuring their security. But cloud computing can help keep them ahead of the game, according to health IT expert David Finn of data storage and security firm Symantec.
May 26, 2011
RT indicted for tampering with syringes
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A former Mayo Clinic radiology technician (RT) has been indicted in Florida for tampering with syringes, which resulted in a patient death, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Middle District of Florida.
May 25, 2011
Solis names new CEO
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Solis Women's Health has appointed a new president and CEO, the company announced.
May 25, 2011
Imaging overuse: Cost cutting hides under 'quality' concerns
By Kate Madden Yee
In this posthealthcare reform era, there's a fusion of medical economics, quality, and safety measures, and a challenging reimbursement reality that may or may not improve patient care or access to imaging, according to a presentation given last week at the Society of Breast Imaging meeting in San Antonio.
May 24, 2011
Toshiba inks deal with Enigma
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Toshiba America Medical Systems has signed a contract with parts catalog and service information systems firm Enigma.
May 23, 2011
Year in Malawi brings challenges, rewards for radiologist
By Rosemary Frei
When Dr. Josée Sarrazin moved to Malawi in 2009 to work alongside the sole permanent radiologist in the country of 14 million people, some of her colleagues questioned her judgment.
May 23, 2011
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RaySearch hit with patent claim
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation therapy firm RaySearch Laboratories said it has been sued for patent infringement by radiation treatment planning software developer Prowess.
May 22, 2011
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