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MMP wins Neb. contract
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Billing and practice management services provider Medical Management Professionals (MMP) has won a billing and practice management contract with a Nebraska radiology group.
February 25, 2010
Acclaim Radiology taps Lomers as CFO
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiology revenue cycle management firm Acclaim Radiology Management has appointed Wendy Lomers as its new chief financial officer (CFO).
February 25, 2010
Missouri hospital admits to radiation therapy overdoses
By Brian Casey
A hospital in Missouri on February 24 acknowledged that 76 patients received too much radiation during radiation therapy procedures conducted between 2004 and 2009 -- the latest incident in what's become a series of errors regarding the medical use of radiation.
February 24, 2010
MITA unveils radiation dose warning system for CT scanners
By Eric Barnes
In a bid to get ahead of the radiation dose issue, healthcare industry trade group Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance (MITA) of Arlington, VA, today announced the development of a new radiation dose safeguard program.
February 24, 2010
FDA meeting to address radiation-reduction initiative
By Eric Barnes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will hold a public meeting March 30-31 to discuss steps that manufacturers of CT and fluoroscopy systems can take to reduce unnecessary patient exposure to radiation.
February 24, 2010
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ACR to call for mandatory accreditation
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) will call for mandatory accreditation of all providers of advanced imaging and radiation oncology services at hearings in the U.S. Congress on February 26.
February 24, 2010
Carestream sued over optical patents
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Carestream Health has been hit with a lawsuit over patents related to optical imaging technology.
February 24, 2010
Study finds wide variations in global pediatric CT dose
By Cynthia E. Keen
A new report published this month offers good news and bad news regarding pediatric CT radiation dose in developing countries. The bad news: Pediatric CT dose varies widely internationally, and some sites have been using adult protocols on children. The good news: Education can spur CT sites to change their ways.
February 24, 2010
Image Gently achieves global reach by 2nd anniversary
By Cynthia E. Keen
The Image Gently campaign reached its second birthday last month, and while no official parties were held, there are plenty of reasons for children to celebrate. Image Gently has evolved from a modest, volunteer-driven initiative focused on North America into a global movement to raise awareness of radiation dose.
February 24, 2010
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ACR adds NM, PET to online accreditation
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) has launched a new program that allows facilities to receive accreditation online for nuclear medicine and PET programs.
February 22, 2010
Radiology groups form coalition
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Thirteen private practice radiology groups across the U.S. have formed a consortium called Strategic Radiology.
February 22, 2010
Toshiba promotes Ryan to VP spot
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Toshiba America Medical Systems has promoted Doug Ryan to the position of vice president of marketing and strategic development.
February 22, 2010
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