Practice Management: Page 741

Trends in mammography utilization: Cause for alarm in Medicare population?
By Kate Madden Yee
Recent clinical research has suggested an apparent decline in the mammography screening rate in women over the age of 40. If this is in fact the case, is this trend cause for concern in the Medicare population? Researchers from Thomas Jefferson University Hospital found that mammography use does seem to be lower than recommended by the American Cancer Society for this population.
May 26, 2008
FFDM reimbursement: Money still matters
By Kate Madden Yee
Digital mammography may be clinically accepted, but it's still unclear for many facilities whether it's a good idea. It pays to be realistic about exactly how much it will cost to set up digital mammography, about a facility's consumer and payor mix, and about how many exams the practice can reasonably perform per day, according to Dr. Michael Linver at the National Consortium of Breast Centers' annual conference.
May 22, 2008
Florida Hospital forms own radiology group
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
After contract negotiations with its longtime radiology services provider broke down this spring, Florida Hospital of Altamonte Springs has decided to form its own radiology group, the hospital reported.
May 21, 2008
Merge inks private placement financing deal
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Healthcare IT and advanced visualization developer Merge Healthcare of Milwaukee has entered into a financing agreement with Merrick RIS, the company reported.
May 21, 2008
SNM explores feasibility of U.S. medical isotope source
By Wayne Forrest
Last week's announcement by Atomic Energy of Canada (AECL) to discontinue the development of two new nuclear reactors for producing medical isotopes has the nuclear medicine community scrambling to develop alternative sources. One option is creating a source for medical isotope production within the U.S., according to the president of the SNM.
May 21, 2008
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Sullivan steps down as Hologic chairman
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Women's imaging vendor Hologic of Bedford, MA, announced that Patrick Sullivan has resigned from his position as a director and chairman of the board, effective May 20.
May 20, 2008
ACR, ARRS explore greater collaboration
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology and the American Roentgen Ray Society are exploring collaborative efforts between the two radiologic organizations -- with one possibility being a merger of the groups.
May 20, 2008
CMS launches comment period for VC coverage
By Eric Barnes
Just weeks after the American Cancer Society recommended virtual colonoscopy for colon screening, Medicare is taking up the task by launching an analysis of the technology that could eventually lead to U.S. reimbursement for nationwide screening.
May 19, 2008
NightHawk names Sankaran as CFO
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Teleradiology services provider NightHawk Radiology Services of Coeur d'Alene, ID, has named David Sankaran as its new chief financial officer (CFO).
May 19, 2008
InSight Health's revenues dip in Q3
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Revenues declined and legal and consultant fees bit into InSight Health Services' bottom line in the company's third fiscal quarter of 2008.
May 19, 2008
Carestream donates equipment to China earthquake relief
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Carestream Health has donated $500,000 worth of mobile digital imaging systems to the Red Cross Society of China to help provide medical x-ray exams to victims of the earthquake in China's Sichuan province.
May 19, 2008
NEMA publishes MRI quality standards document
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) of Rosslyn, VA, has published a new guidance document covering MRI image quality.
May 18, 2008
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