Practice Management: Page 909

IBM unveils financing program for medical equipment leasing
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
DALLAS - Computer systems and software developer IBM debuted a new financing package for medical equipment leasing yesterday at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) conference.
February 15, 2005
Get all the news from HIMSS with AuntMinnie's RADCast
By Brian Casey
February 15, 2005
VC accreditation goals just a beginning
By Eric Barnes
Virtual colonoscopy accreditation by the American College of Radiology is in the works. Accreditation establishes practice standards and ensures that radiologists meet minimum compliance levels, but is it enough? For better performance and consistent results, best practices need to be defined at every level of care.
February 15, 2005
PACS succeeds clinically, financially for IDNs
By Erik L. Ridley
DALLAS - PACS is widely accepted by referring physicians and produces measurable success, both in cost savings and improved patient care, according to a presentation Monday at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) meeting.
February 14, 2005
Legal assistance, planning crucial for IT outsourcing agreements
DALLAS - Healthcare facilities continue to reap the benefits of outsourcing, citing advantages such as long-term cost savings and an ability to concentrate on improving healthcare quality. But administrators must pay heed to the details of their outsourcing agreements in order to protect themselves, according to a talk on Monday at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) meeting.
February 14, 2005
AuntMinnie's Business & Industry Radiology Insider
By Brian Casey
There are several criteria that any imaging-based screening test must have in order to get traction in today's cost-conscious healthcare environment: The test should be cheap, reimbursable by Medicare, and clinically necessary for a fairly broad segment of the population. If providers can offer the new test without having to buy new equipment, well, that's just icing on the cake.
February 13, 2005
Neurostar hires Margolin as VP
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Imaging industry veteran Kobi Margolin has been hired by PACS firm Neurostar Solutions of Atlanta as vice president of marketing and business development.
February 13, 2005
Seven-step approach offers help for HIPAA integration
DALLAS - Since its passage in 1996, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has been bedeviled by confusion surrounding the implementation of its various sections. In an e-poster presentation at this week's Health Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) meeting, Joan Kiel, Ph.D. offered a seven-step framework for healthcare facilities faced with implementing this complex set of regulations.
February 13, 2005
Dunlee names president
Imaging equipment components supplier Dunlee has promoted Patrick Fitzgerald to president.
February 10, 2005
Medx to refurb Siemens gamma cameras
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Gamma camera refurbishing firm Medx of Arlington Heights, IL, has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to remanufacture Orbiter gamma cameras originally built by Siemens Medical Solutions of Malvern, PA.
February 10, 2005
Silver named DOBI VP
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Optical breast imaging developer DOBI Medical International has named Michael Silver, Ph.D., as its vice president of clinical research.
February 10, 2005
Singer leaves WebMD
Michael Singer has resigned as head of research and development and chief software architect for WebMD Practice Services.
February 9, 2005
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