Practice Management: Page 925

Technology, technique help ease radiologist shortage
By Jonathan S. Batchelor
The market for radiology hires in the U.S. has decreased steeply since 2002, while radiologists have seen an increase in workload. But radiologists are tackling the increased workload by increasing productivity with the help of technology and by working smarter, according to research presented at the Educational Symposia Economics of Diagnostic Imaging conference in Arlington, VA.
November 1, 2004
ASTRO produces colon cancer treatment brochure
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO) has published a patient information handbook that discusses colorectal cancer treatment options.
October 31, 2004
CDI to be sold to Onex
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Canadian private equity fund Onex Partners has signed an agreement to purchase imaging center operator Center for Diagnostic Imaging (CDI) in a transaction valued at approximately $181 million.
October 31, 2004
SonoVue reinstated for echo use
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The SonoVue ultrasound contrast agent from Bracco of Milan, Italy, has been reinstated for use in echocardiography applications in Europe by the Commission of the European Communities, the executive body of the European Union.
October 31, 2004
States, payors seek to stem tide of self-referral abuse
By Jonathan S. Batchelor
ARLINGTON, VA - Self-referral in imaging by nonradiologists leads to tremendous overutilization, according to Dr. David Levin of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Levin shared results from his research into imaging self-referral, as well as suggestions for curbing self-referred imaging abuse, at the Educational Symposia Economics of Diagnostic Imaging conference on Thursday.
October 28, 2004
PACS: Refining the human-machine interface
PACS operators are highly susceptible to work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) due to prolonged fixed postures and repetitive motions. Susan Murphey of consulting firm Sound Ergonomics shares ergonomic tips for PACS workstations to help workers perform at their best level.
October 28, 2004
Making RVU-based productivity assessment work for you
By Shalmali Pal
Implementing a physician workload management system may take some fine-tuning, but it can help a practice address productivity issues and increase output in the long run, according to healthcare consultant Melissa Dill, who spoke at the recent Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) meeting in San Francisco.
October 28, 2004
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Last chance to vote in Minnies finals
By Brian Casey
October 27, 2004
Radiologix closes three centers
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Imaging services provider Radiologix is terminating a medical services agreement with a radiology practice in its mid-Atlantic market and closing three diagnostic imaging centers there.
October 27, 2004
SourceOne, NAI Tech expand partnership
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Imaging technology distributor SourceOne Healthcare Technologies and NAI Tech Products of Auburn, CA, have inked a strategic distribution agreement.
October 27, 2004
A case for outsourcing practice management
Radiology physician groups are under increasing pressure to maximize revenue, while dealing with complex HIPAA and Medicare compliance issues at the same time. A solution may lie with practice management outsourcing, according to Kerry Kearns of the physician management service company Radiology Practice Management.
October 27, 2004
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McKesson names Biegel as VP
McKesson Information Solutions - Medical Imaging Group has appointed Joseph Biegel as its vice president, product management, the Richmond, BC-based vendor said.
October 26, 2004
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