Practice Management: Page 927

Agfa brings RIS to U.S., Canada
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Agfa HealthCare has introduced Practice Management System (PMS), a radiology information system targeted at the imaging center market in the U.S. and Canada.
October 18, 2004
ABR's recertification program spurs confusion, complaints
By Tracie L. Thompson
This year's ramp-up of the American Board of Radiology's new Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program has come as a rude surprise to many diagnostic radiologists who -- having spent thousands of dollars to take and pass the boards in 2002 or 2003 -- are now being asked by the ABR for an immediate payment toward their 10-year recertification.
October 18, 2004
Reinsdorf joins Bard
Interventional technology developer C.R. Bard has hired Judith Reinsdorf as vice president, general counsel, and corporate secretary.
October 14, 2004
Will Etheridge's breast cancer up screening in gay community?
By Shalmali Pal
Melissa Etheridge's publicist announced last week that the singer has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Will Etheridge's cancer scare spur the lesbian community, which has a history of underutilizing screening, to take more interest in their breast health? Health researchers who study the community offer their opinions.
October 14, 2004
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RTI promotes Elhanani
Image distribution developer RealTimeImage (RTI) has named Zohar Elhanani as its executive vice president of sales and operations, according to the San Bruno, CA-based firm.
October 13, 2004
Philips inks Marietta Memorial deal
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Multimodality vendor Philips Medical Systems has signed a multiyear strategic agreement that will bring equipment and technology, clinical support, and enhanced staff education to Marietta Memorial Hospital in Marietta, OH.
October 13, 2004
ABR issues nuclear radiology update
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Board of Radiology (ABR) reported that the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has delayed a final decision on proposed new regulations that govern the training and experience required to use radioactive materials commonly employed in clinical nuclear radiology until October 24, 2005.
October 13, 2004
Molecular Imaging taps CEO, posts 2004 loss
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Molecular imaging services provider Molecular Imaging has appointed Kenneth Frederick as CEO, effective immediately.
October 13, 2004
PET/CT success follows heavy dose of preparation
By Erik L. Ridley
Radiologists planning to set up a PET/CT program have a lot to think about. They'll need to cover training, documentation, marketing, and billing if they expect their program to be successful, according to PET center start-up veteran Lisa McAuley, who spoke at the AHRA Imaging Center Administrators Conference last week in Philadelphia.
October 13, 2004
CMS finalizes coverage for carotid artery stenting
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has expanded coverage of percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) of the carotid artery with stenting. The final national coverage determination (NCD) applies to Medicare-eligible participants of a Food and Drug Administration-mandated postapproval study for a newly approved carotid stent.
October 12, 2004
Orex gets OSI distribution deal
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Orex Computed Radiography has signed an agreement with Oncology Services International (OSI) of Ramsey, NJ, for the distribution of its CR RT product line throughout the U.S.
October 11, 2004
MQSA reauthorized by U.S. Congress
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The House of Representatives passed the Mammography Quality Standards Reauthorization Act of 2004 (H.R. 4555) last week.
October 11, 2004
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