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Study: Global ultrasound market could reach $4.7B
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
As economic conditions stabilize around the world and healthcare expenditures increase, the worldwide market for ultrasound equipment, accessories, and maintenance services could reach $4.7 billion by 2012.
August 2, 2009
The Profit Center: Part 5 -- Negotiating your group's stipend
By Mark F. Weiss
Many radiology groups mistake fair market valuation for a viable strategy when negotiating stipends with hospitals. Not so fast, says Mark Weiss in the latest edition of the Profit Center.
July 30, 2009
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MITA, patient groups lobby against imaging cuts
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A number of patient groups and the Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance (MITA) gathered at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday to lobby Congress to reject proposed imaging reimbursement cuts.
July 29, 2009
ASTRO decries proposed rad therapy cuts
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A new survey indicates that a proposed 19% cut in federal payments for radiation therapy will cause many cancer centers to reduce services, deny treatment to Medicare patients, or close, according to the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO).
July 29, 2009
Suspended Canadian radiologist: 'This is a modern-day lynching'
By Kate Madden Yee
For Dr. Darius Tsatsi, a South Africa-educated radiologist, landing a job at Sunrise Health Region in Saskatchewan, Canada, in 2004 was a dream come true. Five years later, that dream has turned into a nightmare.
July 29, 2009
Foundation Radiology adds contract
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Imaging services provider Foundation Radiology Group has added Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale, PA, to its customer list.
July 28, 2009
Connecticut bans keepsake US studies
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Connecticut this month implemented a law that bans "keepsake" ultrasound studies.
July 28, 2009
Coalition urges Congress to act on Mo-99
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Nine professional healthcare and related organizations are urging Congress to take steps to maintain adequate supplies of molybdenum-99 (Mo-99).
July 28, 2009
Rating system ranks imaging providers
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
An objective rating system that assesses quality and safety of care offered by medical imaging providers is key as commoditization menaces the radiology community, according to a new paper published in the August issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
July 28, 2009
COCIR refurb standards could hurt preowned equipment market
By Wayne Webster
The main trade association representing European medical device manufacturers is proposing a set of standards for equipment refurbishing that could make it harder for hospitals to buy preowned equipment from independent firms, according to this Second Opinion by imaging executive Wayne Webster.
July 28, 2009
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Pediatric sedation for imaging appears safe for outpatient centers
By Marty Graham
With skilled nurses and sound criteria for choosing patients, pediatric imaging that requires sedation can be performed safely at outpatient facilities, according to a study conducted at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Health System.
July 28, 2009
New oncology trial consent form template developed
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Researchers have developed a new shorter and simpler consent form template for cancer patients invited to participate in phase I clinical trials.
July 27, 2009
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