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ASTRO grants support rad therapy programs
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO) has awarded $32,800 worth of grants to 10 radiation therapist training programs in the U.S.
February 14, 2006
HIT assets help define scope of EMR efforts
By Jonathan S. Batchelor
SAN DIEGO - The adoption of the electronic medical record (EMR) is no longer an "if" proposition for many U.S. healthcare institutions -- it has become a "when and how" situation with an implementation price tag ranging from millions to tens of millions of dollars. But facilities can adopt certain healthcare information technology (HIT) strategies to help cushion the fiscal blow.
February 14, 2006
Ten questions patients should ask their MRI provider: Is this real or is it hype?
Information about MRI safety made it into the public press in 2005 more so than the years prior, from the front page of newspapers to TV news broadcasts. A TV station in Charlotte, NC, offered 10 questions for MRI patients to ask their doctor or MRI provider. MRI architectural consultant Tobias Gilk discusses whether these questions really address suite safety issues or are just hype.
February 14, 2006
HxTI taps Kates
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Healthcare information technology provider Hx Technologies (HxTI) has named David Kates as COO.
February 13, 2006
RT charged in fatal injection of patient
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A radiologic technologist (RT) in the state of Washington has been charged with unprofessional conduct in connection with the case of a patient who died after she was injected with cleaning fluid instead of contrast agent.
February 13, 2006
Integrating disparate systems key to EHR deployment
By Jonathan S. Batchelor
SAN DIEGO - A multifacility independent delivery network (IDN) in Santa Barbara, CA, has begun rolling out an electronic health record (EHR) that integrates more than 130 information technology applications, developed by various vendors, in its enterprise. Rather than attempting to forklift a monolithic, one-size-fits-all EHR onto the institution, the IDN chose to integrate its existing clinical systems and databases.
February 13, 2006
Healthworks taps CEO for branch office
Radiology staffing provider Healthworks has appointed Voncile Hilson-Morrow as CEO of its new Baltimore/Washington, DC, branch office.
February 12, 2006
ONI hires Pellerito
Extremity MRI developer ONI Medical Systems of Wilmington, MA, has hired Peter Pellerito as president and CEO.
February 12, 2006
Medicare to pay for AAA screenings
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 wasn't a complete disaster for radiology. Tucked into the legislation is a provision that establishes Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound screening of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA).
February 12, 2006
CMS, NOPR to collect PET data
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) said it will be working with the National Oncologic PET Registry (NOPR) to collect data nationwide to assist in managing patients with various forms of cancer.
February 9, 2006
Viatronix names new chairman
Advanced visualization firm Viatronix has appointed Jan Jumet as chairman.
February 9, 2006
Data Distributing taps Mysore as CEO
Archiving distributor Data Distributing of Laguna Hills, CA, said it has named Mohan Mysore as its CEO.
February 9, 2006
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