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Physical tasks cause RTs more repetitive stress than computers
By Kate Madden Yee
Despite the rise of digital imaging, traditional physical tasks such as moving patients cause far more repetitive stress symptoms for radiologic technologists (RTs) than computer work, according to a new study published this month in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
December 15, 2010
TechniScan names Pepper as chairman
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Breast ultrasound imaging developer TechniScan has appointed imaging industry veteran Joe Pepper, PhD, as chairman of its board of directors.
December 14, 2010
CMS clarifies imaging accreditation rules
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) this week announced that hospitals are exempt from provisions in the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 that require accreditation for providers of advanced diagnostic imaging services.
December 14, 2010
Postmastectomy RT benefits patients with positive lymph nodes
By Cynthia E. Keen
Women with invasive breast cancer and lymphatic involvement who received radiation therapy (RT) along with chemotherapy after a modified radical mastectomy had lower recurrence rates than patients who only received chemotherapy, according to research presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.
December 14, 2010
Medicare paying for more diagnostic VC exams
By Eric Barnes
Across the U.S., Medicare is paying for more diagnostic virtual colonoscopy exams and is issuing fewer reimbursement denials, according to a new study of U.S. data. However, the trend varies substantially by geographic region, researchers said in a presentation at this month's RSNA meeting in Chicago.
December 14, 2010
Industry vet Muduroglu moves Medicalis into workflow world
By Brian Casey
PACS industry veteran Oran Muduroglu is hoping lightning strikes a third time with his newest company, Medicalis. Armed with $20 million in new funding, Muduroglu is making workflow management a major part of the company's new focus, with the new direction launched at this month's RSNA show.
December 14, 2010
Siemens donates DR system to Field Museum
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The refurbished systems division of Siemens Healthcare has donated an Axiom Multix MT digital radiography (DR) system to the Field Museum in Chicago.
December 13, 2010
InSight Health files for Chapter 11
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Imaging services provider InSight Health Services has begun a prepackaged reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in New York.
December 12, 2010
Molecular Insight files for Chapter 11, gets financing
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiopharmaceutical developer Molecular Insight Pharmaceuticals has filed for Chapter 11 reorganization and also secured a $45 million financing commitment from private investment firm Savitr Capital.
December 12, 2010
McKesson adds billing customer
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Healthcare information systems firm McKesson has received an order from Wellington Radiology Group in Chicago.
December 12, 2010
GE taps Duan to lead China business
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
GE has named company veteran Rachel Duan as president and CEO of GE Healthcare China.
December 12, 2010
CMS revises policy on pacemakers and MRI
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has revised its policy on reimbursement for the use of MRI in patients with pacemakers to support coverage of the exams in clinical studies.
December 12, 2010
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