Practice Management: Page 688

ACRIN develops PET scanner program
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology Imaging Network (ACRIN) has developed a qualification procedure for PET scanners to check basic system calibrations and to verify that clinical image quality is adequate for semiquantitative analysis of PET data.
July 14, 2009
VC is cost-effective for screening; tiny polyps can be ignored
By Eric Barnes
Virtual colonoscopy is a cost-effective way to screen for colorectal cancer -- provided that individuals with tiny lesions aren't referred for polypectomy, according to the results of a new study from France.
July 14, 2009
Broadlane awarded Temple contract
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Group purchasing organization Broadlane will provide supply chain management and procurement services via a three-year exclusive agreement with Temple University Health System in Philadelphia.
July 13, 2009
New radiology organization launched
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A national collection of medical imaging industry personnel and diagnostic clinics have created the Imaging Radiology Oncology Association.
July 13, 2009
A small hospital's experience mitigating sonographer injuries
By Rob VanDoninck and Karen Atkins
Small hospitals without onsite access to high-end imaging modalities such as CT or MRI rely heavily on the diagnostic capabilities of ultrasound. Combined with rising financial pressures and case loads, this can result in high vulnerability to work-related injuries. Contributing writers Rob VanDoninck and Karen Atkins share how their hospital tackled this issue.
July 13, 2009
Medicare's equipment utilization rate: What it means for radiologists
By Kate Madden Yee
The U.S. Congress is considering changes to Medicare's equipment utilization rate that vary from 75% to 90% to 95%. But what exactly is the utilization rate, and what impact will the proposed changes have on the everyday practice of radiology?
July 13, 2009
Huffman resigns from Philips
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Longtime PACS executive John Huffman has resigned his position as senior fellow and lead architect in the healthcare informatics division of Philips Healthcare.
July 12, 2009
GE promotes Varin to GM post
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
GE Healthcare has promoted Melanie Varin to the position of U.S. general manager for diagnostic cardiology sales and marketing.
July 12, 2009
AuntMinnie.com Imaging Center Insider
By Kate Madden Yee
July 8, 2009
CodeRyte adds large order
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Medical coding provider CodeRyte has received the largest order in its history.
July 8, 2009
The rise of Imaging Advantage; Mo-99 delay; gadolinium and NSF
By Brian Casey
July 8, 2009
Imaging Advantage creates uproar with new business model
By Alexandra Weber Morales
A California firm is making waves with a new business model that could replace traditional radiology groups with a nationwide imaging services provider that contracts directly with hospitals. Does the rise of Imaging Advantage portend a new era of radiologists as hired help?
July 8, 2009
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