Practice Management: Page 908

NEMA offers ethics code for sale
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has made available its new code of ethics for member companies that manufacture medical imaging equipment and radiation therapy systems.
February 27, 2005
Suros sues SenoRx
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Interventional technology developer Suros Surgical Systems has initiated legal action against SenoRx, claiming that the firm's breast biopsy device infringes on Suros' U.S. Patent No. 5,997,560.
February 27, 2005
Horizon Healthcare, CareCore ink deal
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiology management services organization CareCore National reported that it will manage nonemergency outpatient radiology and imaging services for Horizon Healthcare Services, New Jersey's largest health insurer.
February 24, 2005
Canada looks to cure ailing imaging services
Canada's imaging services system has often been held up by its U.S. critics as an example of how a government-run health system stifles technology innovation and diffusion. But Canada has made encouraging progress in upgrading its installed base of imaging equipment, and vendors say they've seen a growth in sales.
February 23, 2005
NHS to increase diagnostic services access
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
National Health Service has made a 1 billion pound ($1.9 billion U.S.) procurement to provide speedier access to diagnostic services.
February 22, 2005
SNM awards technologist grants
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Society of Nuclear Medicine recently awarded $40,000 in scholarships and grants for molecular/nuclear medicine technologist students.
February 22, 2005
CMS activates CPT codes for PET
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) said it has adopted current procedural terminology (CPT) codes for PET procedure reimbursement, essentially discontinuing previously used G series Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes.
February 21, 2005
Verdicts come down in Medtronic/Guidant dispute
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Medtronic said that a Delaware jury has rendered verdicts in patent litigation between Medtronic and the ACS subsidiary of Guidant.
February 20, 2005
Bracco dispute trims Epix revenues
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
MR contrast developer Epix Pharmaceuticals reported fourth-quarter revenues of $2.2 million, down 4.3% compared with the $2.3 million turned in last year. For the quarter (end-December 31), the Cambridge, MA-based firm had a net loss of $5.1 million, compared with a net loss of $8.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2003.
February 17, 2005
HIPAA: A force for simplification in healthcare
By Brian Casey
February 16, 2005
Hobert to replace Kerpelman at Kodak
Dan Kerpelman is stepping down from the top position at Eastman Kodak's Health Group, and will be replaced as president by Kevin Hobert, the Rochester, NY, company announced today.
February 15, 2005
ATS publishes standard-of-care guide for community-acquired pneumonia
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Thoracic Society has released its guidelines for the management of adults with pneumonia. The guidelines state that all patients should undergo chest radiography, although they recommend against using portable chest x-ray.
February 15, 2005
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