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Is MedPAC data flawed? And, infection control from AHRA
By Brian Casey
August 10, 2009
Flawed MedPAC survey drives debate on imaging payment cuts
By Edward C. Eichhorn
As the U.S. debates a sweeping healthcare reform plan in Congress, imaging consultant Ed Eichhorn has discovered what he believes is a serious flaw in the data that federal regulators are using to support an increase in the utilization factor for imaging equipment.
August 10, 2009
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ACR issues guidelines on pediatric hip dysplasia
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) has published a new set of Appropriateness Criteria to guide radiologists in making diagnostic imaging and treatment decisions about children to identify developmental dysplasia of the hip.
August 10, 2009
Foundation Radiology signs with Vital Images
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Imaging services provider Foundation Radiology Group has inked an agreement with advanced visualization firm Vital Images.
August 9, 2009
Toshiba, AHRA to continue grant program
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Toshiba America Medical Systems and the American Healthcare Radiology Administrators (AHRA) are continuing their Putting Patients First grant program.
August 9, 2009
Totoku closes European office
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Japanese display provider Totoku has closed its European office, effective July 1. The Tokyo-based firm will maintain a European presence at the offices of distributor Rein EDV in Willich, Germany.
August 9, 2009
Virus outbreaks put scrutiny on infection control practices
By Kate Madden Yee
LAS VEGAS - Infection control is an increasingly important healthcare issue, and it's particularly crucial in the imaging department. But effective infection control practices don't need to be complicated -- they can be as simple as washing your hands, according to a presentation at this week's American Healthcare Radiology Administrators meeting.
August 9, 2009
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NMPI launches 5th nuclear cardiology route
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Mobile imaging services firm Nuclear Medicine Professionals (NMPI) has launched a fifth mobile nuclear camera route.
August 9, 2009
Congress eyes safety of VA prostate brachytherapy: Part 2
By Cynthia E. Keen
The radiation oncologist at the center of a scandal over prostate brachytherapy procedures performed at a Philadelphia Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital found himself on the hot seat in hearings before the U.S. Congress on July 22.
August 9, 2009
Pennsylvania hospital mourns RT shooting victim
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A Pennsylvania hospital is in mourning following the loss of one of its radiologic technologists (RT), who was fatally shot in a shooting spree at a fitness club in Bridgeville, PA, on August 4.
August 6, 2009
DMS Health inks Amerinet deal
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
DMS Health Technologies has signed a three-year agreement with group purchasing organization Amerinet of St. Louis.
August 6, 2009
ASTRO publishes IMRT guidelines
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) this week published the first set of comprehensive guidelines for documenting intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) treatments in detail.
August 6, 2009
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