Practice Management: Page 952

WebMD completes Dakota Imaging purchase
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
WebMD Practice Services of Elmwood Park, NJ, has closed on its acquisition of Dakota Imaging, a provider of healthcare claims-processing technology and business-process outsourcing services.
April 29, 2004
Standard Imaging buys Masthead Imaging
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Standard Imaging, a provider of radiation calibration and quality assurance instruments, has acquired the assets of Nanaimo, British Columbia-based Masthead Imaging. The deal gives Standard access to the Canadian firm’s PIPSpro software package and QC-3 phantom, which is used with electronic portal imaging devices (EPID), said Standard Imaging of Middleton, WI.
April 29, 2004
EBCT community loses a King
One of CT's pioneers has succumbed to colon cancer. David King, who was the lead engineer working with Sir Godfrey Hounsfield on the development of the first CT scanner, died of colon cancer April 24.
April 29, 2004
CPT codes and the politics of virtual colonoscopy
By Eric Barnes
It is a bumpy ride, to be sure, but virtual colonoscopy is making steady progress toward the Holy Grail of any new medical test in the U.S.: Medicare reimbursement. The issuance of temporary CPT codes for virtual colonoscopy earlier this year is a major step forward on a political path that has been as tortuous as any colon.
April 29, 2004
NCQDIS launches overutilization awareness campaign
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
In-office physician self-referral is the target of a new campaign by the National Coalition for Quality Diagnostic Imaging Services (NCQDIS), a Washington, DC-based lobbying organization.
April 28, 2004
NEC-Mitsubishi taps marketing VP
Display provider NEC-Mitsubishi Electronics Display of America has promoted Doug Albregts to vice president of marketing.
April 27, 2004
Siemens, Mountain States sign clinical IT agreement
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Siemens Medical Solutions and Mountain States Health Alliance (MHSA) of Johnson City, TN, have signed a deal for the Malvern, PA-based vendor to implement a suite of its clinical IT systems.
April 26, 2004
ISMP issues MRI safety alert for transdermal patches
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Medication patches containing aluminized backings could potentially cause injury if not removed before an MRI procedure.
April 26, 2004
ACR weighs more allegations over expert testimony
By Tracie L. Thompson
A two-year-old process in which the American College of Radiology reviews allegations of improper expert testimony by members is gaining steam, with more complaints being filed and vetted.
April 26, 2004
Part II: Imaging the pediatric patient: diagnostic radiography
AuntMinnie.com is pleased to present Part II of a four-part white paper on pediatric imaging by radiologic technologist Douglas Clark. In this installment, Clark offers tips and techniques for maximizing cooperation from the littlest patients.
April 25, 2004
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Tips for imaging pediatric patients
By Brian Casey
This week AuntMinnie.com is featuring a series of articles on pediatric imaging by Douglas Clark, R.T. (R) (CT). Mr. Clark shares with AuntMinnie readers the tips and tricks you won't find in the classroom or a textbook.
April 22, 2004
Speech recognition shows strength in teaching hospital
By Jonathan S. Batchelor
According to consultant Rania Omar, the use of a speech recognition system in an academic environment is a "win-win" situation. She reviewed the implementation of SR systems versus conventional dictation at Massachusetts General Hospital.
April 22, 2004
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