Practice Management: Page 911

Do whole-body CT's costs outweigh the benefits?

Weighing in on the issue of whole-body CT, a new study finds that the scans may be an expensive way to extend lives. Researchers from Boston estimated a cost of $151,000 for each additional year of life gained from the scans, while critics bashed the methodology.

February 1, 2005

Payor changes aid brachytherapy in U.S.

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Lower reimbursement payments for external-beam and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) are likely to compel U.S. physicians to consider brachytherapy treatment options because of its higher reimbursement, according to an analysis from Frost & Sullivan of San Jose, CA.

January 31, 2005

ACR: X-rays' carcinogen status reinforces importance of training

By Tracie L. Thompson

For the first time, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has identified x-rays and gamma rays as known human carcinogens in a new report. The American College of Radiology, however, argues that the classification is misleading and could negatively affect patient care.

January 31, 2005

Medicare expands PET coverage for cervical cancer

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) said it will extend Medicare coverage for the use of an FDG-PET scan for staging newly diagnosed cervical cancer subsequent to conventional imaging that is negative for extrapelvic metastasis.

January 30, 2005

PACS administrators certification organization formed

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The PACS Administrators in Radiology Certification Association (PARCA) has been launched.

January 30, 2005

CodeRyte adds VP of sales

Coding technology developer CodeRyte has appointed Alan Hinderer as senior vice president of sales.

January 30, 2005

WebMD sets 2005 guidance, Stampiglia steps down

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Healthcare technology provider WebMD expects consolidated revenue for 2005 to range from $1.22 billion to $1.26 billion.

January 27, 2005

Epix hit with class-action suit

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

MR contrast developer Epix Pharmaceuticals of Cambridge, MA, has been hit with a class-action lawsuit related to a recent approvable letter the company received for its lead product in development, MS-325.

January 27, 2005

MRS shows cost-benefit strength for brain tumor diagnosis

By Jonathan S. Batchelor

In January 2004, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services decided to continue the current noncoverage determination for proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS), stating there is inadequate evidence to conclude that MRS is necessary for diagnosing brain tumors. A research team from California, however, has presented compelling evidence that MRS use for brain tumor diagnosis is safe, accurate, and cost-effective.

January 27, 2005

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Mediscience adds clinical consultant

Photonic cancer detection device developer Mediscience Technology of Cherry Hill, NJ, said that Dr. Julian Kim of the Cleveland Clinic has joined the firm as a consultant.

January 26, 2005

New cardiac CT society forms

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Another academic society for practitioners of cardiac CT has been formed. The new Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCVCT) says it hopes to unify with another cardiac CT society that also formed this month.

January 26, 2005

The 3-tesla MRI swap: Why it's not a simple upgrade

Considering upgrading to a 3-tesla MRI system? It may not be as simple as you think. MRI architectural consultant Tobias Gilk explains why and discusses the factors you need to address before upgrading to protect your patients, your staff, and your investment.

January 26, 2005

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