Practice Management: Page 919

Skyscape, Satellife refit PDAs for African doctors
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Medical reference software provider Skyscape is teaming up with global health information network Satellife to give new life to old personal digital assistant (PDA) computers.
December 8, 2004
ACR lands big fish in UnitedHealthcare
By Brian Casey
December 8, 2004
Nation's largest insurer to adopt ACR criteria, accreditation
By Tracie L. Thompson
The American College of Radiology has gained a big supporter in its efforts to influence the practice of medicine in the U.S. For the first time, a major insurer is planning to adopt and promote both the ACR's accreditation programs and its imaging selection criteria.
December 8, 2004
Philips settles Volumetrics lawsuit
By Robert Bruce
The parent of Philips Medical Systems of Andover, MA, has paid $185 million to settle a lawsuit with Volumetrics Medical Imaging, a now-defunct developer of 3D ultrasound technology.
December 7, 2004
Chilled loop failure: How to break your magnet without even trying
Ferrous oxygen cylinders and wheelchairs are threats to the operation of your MRI unit, but a handful of rust in the cooling loop could bring your system down as well. MRI architectural consultants Robert Junk and Tobias Gilk share one facility's experience so that others don't have to learn the hard way when it comes to chilled loop failure.
December 7, 2004
RSNA attendance shows uptick
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Attendance at the 2004 edition of the RSNA conference edged up in most categories compared to 2003 attendance figures.
December 6, 2004
Pavlidis takes helm at R2
Computer-aided detection (CAD) developer R2 Technology of Sunnyvale, CA, has appointed John Pavlidis as its president and CEO.
December 6, 2004
Alliance provides 2005 guidance
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Imaging services provider Alliance Imaging said it expects 2005 revenue to range between $427 million and $437 million.
December 6, 2004
Cervical cancer patients at small facilities receive less than optimal care
By Shalmali Pal
In the U.S., screening for cervical cancer is standard and successful, but there are disparities with regard to cervical cancer treatment. Specifically, patients who undergo treatment at larger, more sophisticated facilities are more likely to receive better care, according to a study in the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics.
December 5, 2004
NEMA issues ethics code for imaging equipment makers
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) announced a new code of ethics for its members that make medical imaging or radiation therapy equipment.
December 2, 2004
Certus appoints Taillefer director of medical imaging
Certus Imaging, which specializes in clinical research utilizing imaging modalities, announced the appointment of Dr. Raymond Taillefer as director of medical imaging.
December 2, 2004
Sagemark adds funding to open new PET sites
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
PET imaging services provider Sagemark Companies has completed a private placement of shares of its common stock, netting gross proceeds of $3.5 million.
December 2, 2004
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