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Abdominal CT malpractice suits aren't always doomsday
By Eric Barnes
Should you find yourself charged with malpractice in radiology, know the law, know your case, and don't fall into the deposition traps of the plaintiff's lawyer, says an abdominal radiologist who's studied the rhyme and reason of malpractice suits, especially in abdominal CT.
June 14, 2010
CMS extends Medicare claim hold
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is directing its contractors to continue holding Medicare claims for processing until June 17, pending congressional action that would further delay the 21% mandated cut in physician reimbursements.
June 13, 2010
Fla. governor vetoes ultrasound abortion bill
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Gov. Charlie Crist of Florida has vetoed a bill that would have mandated an ultrasound exam for women desiring a first-trimester abortion.
June 10, 2010
AdvaMed, MITA launch RT equipment safety program
By Cynthia E. Keen
The Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed) and the Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance (MITA) have announced an industrywide effort to develop and implement additional patient protection features for radiation therapy (RT) equipment.
June 9, 2010
Philips to expand RT in Wis.
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Philips Healthcare plans to boost its engineering staff dedicated to radiation therapy (RT) technology, focusing on Wisconsin.
June 9, 2010
New ACR course to replace AFIP
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) has created the American Institute for Radiologic Pathology, which will provide a four-week radiologic-pathology correlation course five times per year beginning in January 2011.
June 9, 2010
RT salaries resume growth; radiologists are making more, too
By Brian Casey
June 9, 2010
RT salaries resumed growth in 2009; rad pay also rises
By Brian Casey
Salaries for radiologic technologists (RTs) in the U.S. grew in 2009 after several years of wage stagnation, according to the latest data from AuntMinnie.com's 2010 SalaryScan survey. Salaries for radiologists also grew last year, continuing a recent trend.
June 9, 2010
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The Profit Center: Part 14 -- Accountable care organizations: Accountable to whom?
By Mark F. Weiss
A new acronym to save healthcare has arrived -- the ACO, or accountable care organization. These amorphously defined entities are likely to become the centerpiece in the war over healthcare dollars, says healthcare business and legal affairs expert Mark Weiss.
June 9, 2010
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Toshiba taps new CEO
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Toshiba Medical Systems has promoted Senior Vice President Satoshi Tsunakawa to president and CEO.
June 8, 2010
PACS: A culprit in radiology commoditization?
By Cynthia E. Keen
PACS and teleradiology services have proliferated in hospitals throughout the industrialized world because they can provide rapid, efficient access to images at any time and, in theory, anywhere in the world. But has the adoption of PACS also led to the commoditization of radiology?
June 8, 2010
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Postmastectomy RT reduces recurrence risk for some
By Donna Domino
Postmastectomy radiation therapy (RT) can reduce the risk of recurrence for some breast cancer patients by 28% and increase five-year overall survival by 43%, according to a study in the June issue of the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics.
June 6, 2010
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