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Rads need to improve hospital relationships
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology's (ACR) task force on relationships between radiology groups and hospitals has proposed several steps that can help improve relations between radiologists and the healthcare systems they service, according to an article in the June issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
May 31, 2010
Order-entry system reduces inappropriate outpatient exams
By Kate Madden Yee
Changing a facility's order-entry system -- even slightly -- can dramatically decrease the rate of low-yield imaging exams and increase the percentage of tests personally ordered by physicians, according to a new study published in the June issue of Radiology.
May 31, 2010
FTC delays Red Flags Rule
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has delayed implementing the so-called Red Flags Rule through December 31 to give the U.S. Congress time to amend the identity theft regulations.
May 30, 2010
Another SGR deadline expected to expire
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
It's likely that the U.S. Senate will adjourn for the Memorial Day recess without voting to delay a 21% cut in Medicare reimbursements scheduled to take effect June 1, according to the American College of Radiology.
May 27, 2010
Helptag Broadcast Approval - Ignore
May 27, 2010
Patti to head ACR board
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Dr. John Patti has been elected chair of the American College of Radiology's (ACR) Board of Chancellors.
May 27, 2010
How to navigate ultrasound medicolegal issues
By Erik L. Ridley
The best way to win a malpractice lawsuit is to avoid a case in the first place. To accomplish this goal, it's critical to pay attention to communication, documentation, and the all-important doctor-patient relationship, according to Heather Hansen of law firm O'Brien & Ryan in Plymouth Meeting, PA.
May 27, 2010
ASRT: RT salaries lag inflation
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Salary growth for radiologic technologists in the U.S. has lagged behind the inflation rate for the past three years, according to a new study released this week by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) of Albuquerque, NM.
May 25, 2010
Tenn. BCBS completes hard drive theft remediation
By Cynthia E. Keen
Blue Cross/Blue Shield (BCBS) of Tennessee announced that it has completed its audit, remediation, and notification process for nearly 1 million of its members whose identification and health information had potentially been compromised after a theft of hard drives from a training center last fall.
May 25, 2010
Mad River radiation case settled; new Imaging Leaders community
By Brian Casey
May 24, 2010
Leaders in Imaging: Dr. Leonard Berlin
By Kate Madden Yee
AuntMinnie.com is pleased to present the first installment of Leaders in Imaging, a series of articles profiling the individuals who are shaping the radiology landscape. Our first interview is with Dr. Leonard Berlin, a frequent speaker on medical malpractice topics and other legal issues in radiology.
May 24, 2010
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Virtual radiology: How does it affect knowledge transfer?
By Kate Madden Yee
With the launch last month of Radisphere National Radiology Group, some industry watchers wonder if companies like it will erode the radiologist-as-entrepreneur model and replace it with a radiologist-for-hire paradigm. And if these kinds of businesses proliferate, will the shift affect not only how radiologists pass on knowledge to residents, but also how they share knowledge with each other?
May 24, 2010
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