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TeraMedica adds VPs
Storage technology developer TeraMedica Healthcare Technology of Milwaukee has named David White and Steve House as regional sales vice presidents.
May 14, 2006
New MRI scanners, applications lead to regulatory upgrades
By Eric Barnes
PEBBLE BEACH, CA - As imaging and interventional applications have multiplied and scanners have grown more powerful in recent years, the dangers in the MRI environment have increased as well. To address the safety issues, regulatory bodies are currently updating old MRI safety standards and are developing new ones, according to a presentation at the Society for Medical Innovation and Technology (SMIT) meeting on Friday.
May 14, 2006
AuntMinnie's IMV MarketStat #41: Staffing configurations in diagnostic ultrasound sites, by staff type
As of this 2005 study of general ultrasound departments in 4,720 U.S. hospitals, 93% report having certified sonographers and 50% report having noncertified sonographers. For administrative staff, 50% report having administrators and 29% report having clerical support, including secretaries, clerks, and transcriptionists.
May 14, 2006
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Senate defeats S. 1955
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Senate has defeated legislation that would have enabled medical insurance companies to skirt state laws requiring them to offer coverage for preventive services like mammography screening.
May 11, 2006
Boston Scientific names Baim as chief medical officer
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Interventional device firm Boston Scientific has selected Dr. Donald Baim as its chief medical officer and scientific officer. He was also named an executive vice president.
May 10, 2006
U.S. Congress could derail mammography reimbursement
By Robert Bruce
Legislation in the U.S. Senate could threaten insurance coverage for mammograms and other cancer prevention and treatment services by allowing private health insurance plans to skirt state consumer protections.
May 10, 2006
Digital mammography: Can your facility afford to make the leap?
Digital technology brings with it the advantages of increased productivity, reduced chemistry, and lower film costs. But with digital mammography's high price tag, facilities are wondering whether they can afford to make the transition, without breaking the bank.
May 10, 2006
VSM sees Q1 revenue and loss rise
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Canadian magnetoencephalography (MEG) developer VSM MedTech of Vancouver, British Columbia, posted an increase in revenues and losses for its 2006 fiscal first quarter (end-March 31).
May 9, 2006
CIVCO names radiation oncology executives
Ultrasound and radiotherapy vendor CIVCO Medical Solutions, which last week acquired radiotherapy product provider Sinmed of the Netherlands, has appointed a management team for its new business segment.
May 9, 2006
Oregon hospital loses thousands of digital x-ray files
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Pendleton Hospital in Pendleton, OR, has lost more than 5,000 archived images due to the failure of PACS hard drives, requiring the hospital to contact 900 patients with requests to retake x-rays, according to an Associated Press report filed earlier this week.
May 9, 2006
NOPR opens, with modifications
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. National Oncologic PET Registry (NOPR) opened yesterday with the acceptance of its first patient entries. The registry permits participating Medicare beneficiaries to receive PET coverage for many types of cancers.
May 8, 2006
Echoserve moves into mammography market
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Ultrasound repair firm Echoserve said that it has expanded its operations into mammography services.
May 8, 2006
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