Practice Management: Page 589

CML sells off U.S. imaging centers
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Canadian image center operator CML HealthCare has inked two separate agreements to sell its U.S. medical imaging centers to RadNet and the Johns Hopkins Health System Corporation for a total of $51.5 million. The deals mark the company's exit from the U.S. medical imaging market.
November 7, 2011
ACR creates RLI study areas
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology's (ACR) Radiology Leadership Institute (RLI) has created the RLI Common Body of Knowledge to provide instruction in leadership areas.
November 6, 2011
HIMSS to collaborate with OMG
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) is partnering with computer industry standards organization Object Management Group (OMG) on standards development, conferences, and resources, such as white papers and webinars.
November 6, 2011
PACS can boost quality improvement for technologists
By Erik L. Ridley
Thursday, December 1 | 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. | MSRT54 | Room N227This multisession course will feature tips on how PACS can be used to build a culture of learning in radiology.
November 6, 2011
Shutting down workstations saves money, energy
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Substantial cost savings and energy reduction would be realized if radiologists would shut down their equipment when they finish their shift, according to a paper in the November issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
November 3, 2011
AMIC appeals to Congress to oppose RBMs
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Access to Medical Imaging Coalition (AMIC), together with almost two dozen patient advocacy and professional organizations, has sent a letter to Congress urging it not to adopt a prior authorization policy and further reimbursement cuts for medical imaging services.
November 3, 2011
ACR opposes imaging cuts in MPFS
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Although the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services revised downward the multiple procedure payment reduction for imaging interpretation from 50% to 25%, the 25% cut is still unfounded and potentially dangerous, according to a statement released by the American College of Radiology (ACR).
November 3, 2011
AuntMinnie.com Imaging Leaders Insider
By Kate Madden Yee
November 2, 2011
Medipattern receives new patent
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Computer-aided detection firm Medipattern has received a U.S. patent that defines a method and system for processing medical images obtained from multiple modalities.
November 2, 2011
ACR makes RTOG appointments
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) has appointed Dr. Quynh-Thu Le as chair of the Head and Neck Cancer Committee for the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG).
November 2, 2011
SGR prompts CMS to propose 27.4% Medicare payment cut
By Kate Madden Yee
Under a final rule issued on November 1, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) plans to cut payment rates to providers by 27.4% due to the requirements of the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula, the agency said.
November 1, 2011
HIMSS Analytics finds meaningful use growth
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
As of September, more than 41% of U.S. hospitals are well-positioned to meet stage 1 of meaningful use requirements, up from 25% in February, according to a new report from HIMSS Analytics.
November 1, 2011
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