Practice Management: Page 846

Astrue resigns from Epix
MRI contrast developer Epix Pharmaceuticals interim CEO Michael Astrue has resigned.
May 7, 2006
Swedes want to perform VC, but many lack equipment, training
By Eric Barnes
Less than a quarter of Sweden's radiology departments perform virtual colonoscopy, but not for lack of interest in the procedure, a new study finds. Rather, the lack of multidetector CT scanners and training opportunities were the top reasons for not performing VC.
May 7, 2006
Alliance's Q1 revenues grow as profit dips
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Imaging services provider Alliance Imaging of Anaheim, CA, reported growth in revenues for the first quarter (end-March 31), although the company's net income fell slightly.
May 4, 2006
CA bill banning in-home US moves forward
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The California Assembly continues its crusade to make it illegal for private citizens to take a cue from actor Tom Cruise and purchase an ultrasound machine for at-home use.
May 4, 2006
These go to 11: MRI suites and acoustics
MRI magnets have grown more and more powerful, and the sound pressure levels generated by the scans have followed suit. The increasing levels are an issue for patients in the magnet room, as well as the areas outside the MRI suite. MRI architectural consultant Tobias Gilk explains why acoustics need to be considered early in the design stage of an MRI suite.
May 4, 2006
Radiologix grows sales, profit
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Diagnostic imaging center operator Radiologix saw its sales and net income grow in the company's first quarter (end-March 31).
May 3, 2006
DOBI makes management moves
Optical imaging developer DOBI Medical International has named Steve Barnett as nonexecutive vice chairman of operations.
May 2, 2006
Biophan inks R&D deal with FDA
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
MRI-compatible device firm Biophan Technologies has cemented an R&D partnership with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to study patient safety in MRI environments.
May 2, 2006
Survey says rads are considering teleradiology
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A survey of U.S. radiology group practices indicates that many are thinking about turning to subspecialty teleradiology groups to complement their own internal resources as a strategy for dealing with cost pressures and recruiting difficulties.
May 2, 2006
House bill proposes repeal of DRA imaging cuts
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Opposition continues to build against the budget cuts contained in the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005. A member of the U.S. House of Representatives introduced a bill on April 27 that would repeal the DRA's cuts to Medicare reimbursement for imaging services.
May 2, 2006
Higher income doesn't narrow gap between insured, uninsured screening use
By Shalmali Pal
Uninsured adults with higher incomes are no more likely than the poor to avail themselves of health screening, such as breast cancer and colon cancer screening, even when they can afford it, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
May 2, 2006
Varian, Resonant bury hatchet
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation oncology firms Varian Medical Systems and Resonant Medical have resolved their patent issues and settled their outstanding litigation in return for certain payments to Varian.
May 1, 2006
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