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New ACR guidelines overhaul VC practice, training standards
By Eric Barnes
A major revamp of virtual colonoscopy practice guidelines has been published in a white paper by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The update, the first since the ACR Colon Cancer Committee's guidelines debuted in 2005, will affect virtually every aspect of VC practice, from insufflation to radiation dose to training.
November 26, 2009
Senate to investigate USPSTF mammo guidance
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Senate plans to hold a hearing to investigate the recent U.S. Preventive Services Task Force's (USPSTF) recommendations that mammography screening for women begin biennially at 50, according to the American College of Radiology.
November 25, 2009
Platinum Medical Parts, Eclipse Medical Imaging combine
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
After-market service providers Platinum Medical Parts and Eclipse Medical Imaging have merged to form Platinum Medical Imaging.
November 25, 2009
ACR: Don't add USPSTF guidance to reform
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
"A great many women" will die unnecessarily from breast cancer if the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force's (USPSTF) recommendations regarding mammography screening are included in healthcare reform legislation, according to the American College of Radiology (ACR) and the Society of Breast Imaging.
November 23, 2009
Sky Factory plans eScape to RSNA
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Sky Factory will unveil its eScape digital cinema virtual window at next week's 2009 RSNA meeting in Chicago.
November 23, 2009
CT society revises standards
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Computed Tomography Laboratories (ICACTL) has revised its accreditation standards, including more stringent guidelines related to patient dose and appropriate-use criteria.
November 23, 2009
House passes bill to fix SGR formula
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation that would permanently fix a flaw in Medicare's sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula, which calls for a cut of 22% in physician payments by January 1 unless action is taken.
November 19, 2009
Medical Imaging Holdings changes name
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Medical Imaging Holdings has changed the name of its wholly owned operating company to Unisyn Medical Technologies.
November 19, 2009
Senate releases healthcare reform bill: Impacts on imaging
By Sally Inman
Policymakers are increasingly focusing on outpatient medical imaging, which has been the target of recent attacks. The latest bill from the U.S. Senate, which was released by Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) late Wednesday night, was no exception.
November 19, 2009
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ACR lauds HHS mammo support
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) in Reston, VA, praised Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius for reaffirming that mammography screening is a vital tool in the battle against breast cancer.
November 18, 2009
Creating a Collaborative Imaging Environment
“What We Have Here Is A Failure To Communicate” Paul Newman – in “Cool Hand Luke”
November 17, 2009
iCAD partners with AdMeTech
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Computer-aided detection (CAD) firm iCAD has formed a strategic partnership with AdMeTech Foundation, a nonprofit organization geared to fighting prostate cancer.
November 17, 2009
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