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Stanford Researchers Claim Nano-Guided Imaging Could Help Surgical Removal of Brain Tumors
Posted: April 16, 2012
Researchers at Stanford believe they have developed a nanoparticle solution that will aid physicians in the imaging and treatment of the most aggressive brain tumors, according to a study in Nature Medicine.
By bonding gadolinium imaging reagents with the golden nanoparticles, the technique shows promise in clearly...
Alzheimer’s Biomarker at Center of Bayer Pharma Acquisition
Posted: April 16, 2012
The promise of FDA-approved drugs for the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease via diagnostic imaging led to a (potentially) billion-dollar payday for Bayer Pharma, which sold its molecular imaging development portfolio to Piramal Healthcare of Mumbai, India on Sunday.
Via newly branded subsidiary, Piramal Imaging SA, the...
Strkyer Partners with NeuroLogica on Mobile CT Surgical Nav Unit
Posted: April 13, 2012
Stryker Corp. subsidiary Stryker Navigation has partnered with the Danvers, MA-based portable CT maker, NeuroLogica to produce an integrated surgical navigation unit for its BodyTomTM 32-slice CT scanners.
The technologies should expedite minimally invasive surgeries, “including spine, trauma, neurosurgery and ENT,” according to a joint press release...
AIM Coalition Welcomes New Study On Self Referral in Surgical Pathology Services
Posted: April 13, 2012
A new study by Georgetown’s Dr. Jean Mitchell shows that self-referral for prostate biopsy pathology evaluations has increased Medicare billing, but has not improved cancer detection.
The Alliance for Integrity in Medicare (AIM)—a coalition of medical specialty, laboratory, radiation oncology, and medical imaging groups—issued...
ICD-10 Rollback Reflects Lessons Learned from 5010 Integration, Says Coding Director
Posted: April 13, 2012
This week, the DHSS announced proposed rule changes to HIPAA that “would save health care providers and health plans up to $4.6 billion over the next ten years,” according to a statement.
But the big news is that the rule changes will also move back the deadline for...
Rusckowski Quits Philips Healthcare for Quest CEO Spot
Posted: April 13, 2012
The poaching of Philips Healthcare CEO Steve Rusckowski by Quest Diagnostics this week cleared the way for the Dutch manufacturer to promote from within.
Deborah DiSanzo, most recently the CEO of Patient Care and Clinical Informatics at Philips Healthcare, will assume Rusckowski’s post amid a flurry...
Radiology Associates of New Jersey Joins vRad Partner Diagnostic Imaging Inc.
Posted: April 12, 2012
Minneapolis-based Virtual Radiologic (vRad) continues to grow its national vRad Radiology Alliance network. On Monday, vRad announced that Radiology Associates of New Jersey (RANJ) has joined Diagnostic Imaging Inc. (DII), a vRad Radiology Alliance partner.
RANJ has seven locations in Southern New Jersey and includes 18 radiologist who...
Modeling Obese Imaging Phantoms, RPI Researcher Finds Higher Dosages Likely
Posted: April 12, 2012
More than one-third of all Americans are obese, and yet most medical imaging equipment is not designed to accommodate them. This fact also underscores the likelihood of their increased exposure to ionizing radiation, says new researchreported in the journal Physics in Medicine & Biology.
By mathematically developing...
Resolution in Pittsburgh: DOJ Greenlights Highmark BCBS Deal
Posted: April 11, 2012
Sparks are settling in the Steel City as the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) cleared the way for Highmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield to proceed with its half-billion-dollar buy-up of the struggling West Penn Allegheny Health System (WPAHS).
In a statementannouncing...
Philip L. Lund Appointed Chief of Staff at Valley Medical Center
Posted: April 11, 2012
The largest nonprofit healthcare provider in the Seattle-Tacoma, WA area has a new Chief-of-Staff.
Philip L. Lund, MD, FACR, the president of Valley Radiologists of Renton, WA and current vice-chief-of-staff will assume the title at Valley Medical Center. Lund is a practicing board-certified radiologist who is fellowship-trained...
New PET-CT Biomarker Could Help ID Alzheimer’s—if It Works
Posted: April 11, 2012
In the rush to tout Amyvid, the amyloid-plaque-seeking biomarker created by Eli Lilly, as a diagnostic breakthrough in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, some are urging caution — including the Alzheimer’s Association.
Amyvid was just approved by the FDA on Friday, yet that celebration was...
Foundation Radiology to Provide 24/7 Reads for United Radiology of MD
Posted: April 11, 2012
Foundation Radiology Group of Pittsburgh, PA signed an exclusive teleradiology deal to read advanced imaging studies performed at the Rockville, MD-based United Radiology.
United Radiology is a diagnostic imaging provider that specializes in cardiac imaging, and claims to be the only site in the Mid-Atlantic region to...
“Choosing Wisely” Highlights Opportunities to Improve Utilization by Cutting Waste
Posted: April 11, 2012
Radiologists can play a key part in helping referring physicians concentrate on areas where they can eliminate financial waste and unnecessary testing, says an ACR fellow who worked on the American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation Choosing Wisely campaign.
“We’re trying to make patients and physicians...
Hospital Radiology Partners Creates CMO Post for Dr. Mary Saltz
Posted: April 09, 2012
The Atlanta-based Hospital Radiology Partners (HRP), a subsidiary of HIT provider Jackson Healthcare, of Alpharetta, GA, has recruited Dr. Mary Saltz to be its inaugural CMO, according to Modern Physician.
HRP created the position for the 54-year-old radiologist, who specializes in quality assurance, having led such initiatives...
Magellan Extends Rad Contract with Coventry Health
Posted: April 09, 2012
Magellan Health Services subsidiary NIA extended its contract to manage radiology benefits at the Bethesda, MD-based Coventry Health Care through 2015. The existing contracts were set to expire in 2012 and 2013.
NIA currently manages radiology benefits in seven markets served by Coventry; the agreement establishes a preferred relationship in...
AHRAdatalynx to Drive Improvements through Competition
Posted: April 09, 2012
In what its developers are calling a 21st century upgrade for the organization, AHRA: the Association for Medical Imaging Management, has automated and digitized its annual member survey via a comprehensive data tool that could drive performance improvement industry-wide.
AHRAdatalynx is an analytical benchmarking tool derived from...
JAMA Publishes Study on Effectiveness of Ultrasound and MRI Breast Cancer Screening Tests
Posted: April 05, 2012
Legislative efforts to require information about breast density on mammography results provided to patients have raised awareness about the varying effectiveness of mammography. However, up until recently, there has been little data on what, if anything, women with dense breast tissue should do to improve their odds of early...
Study Shows There’s No Time Like the Present for Bad News
Posted: April 04, 2012
The seven-day turnaround time commonly used by hospital imaging staff to give themselves a cushion for reading scans may no longer be sufficient for patients in the Information Age.
A pilot study published in the April 2012 issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology shows...
Bruker Buys, Re-Brands Micro-CT Maker SkyScan
Posted: April 04, 2012
Instrument manufacturer Bruker Corporation is entering the micro-CT business with the purchase of micro-CT makerSkyScan NV, a deal that is expected to net Bruker some $13 million in revenue through the end of 2012 alone. Financial terms of the deal were undisclosed.
SkyScan will be re-branded as Bruker microCT...
A Better Chance of Being Struck by Lightning: Smartcard Calculates Rad Risks
Posted: April 04, 2012
As the imaging world continues to seek optimal dose standards across all studies, patient groups, and modalities, questions remain about the cumulative body burden of ionizing radiation over a lifetime.
But at what point does the risk of contracting cancer assumed by getting an x-ray, mammogram, or...
Judge Grants Back Pay to U of Iowa Radiology Prof
Posted: April 02, 2012
A tenured professor of radiology at the University of Iowa who was suspended without pay for his disruptive behavior in the workplace will be reimbursed back wages and will continue to draw his $241,000 salary until a disciplinary hearing is convened.
Sixth District U.S. Circuit Court Judge...
GE Challenge Winner to Study Breast Cander in Uganda with $100K Prize
Posted: April 02, 2012
Thanks to a $100,000 GE research award, Seattle radiologist Constance Lehman is taking her practice overseas.
Lehman was selected as one of five winners of the international GE Healthymagination Cancer Challenge,”, which rewards innovative breast cancer research methods with seed money.
Lehman’s proposal centers on...
RadNet Scoops Up West Coast Radiology, Plans Deeper California Expansion
Posted: April 02, 2012
Mere days after closing a deal to gain unprecedented access to the New Jersey patient market through an exclusive partnership with St. Barnabas Health, RadNet, Inc. will deepen its footprint in the sixth-most-populous county in the country with the acquisition of the West Coast Radiology Centers provider group.
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Fuji Launches New Digital Mammography System
Posted: March 30, 2012
Fujifilm Medical Systems USA launched the Aspire CRm Full Field Digital Mammography system, a transitional device for stand-alone imaging centers moving into digital breast imaging.
Fuji says the Aspire CRm offers 50 micron resolution and can improve workflow, productivity, dose efficiencies, and image quality over analog devices, while...
Ditch the Wire Brush for Spring Break Grilling, Says AJR Study
Posted: March 30, 2012
You might want to re-think your barbecue strategy this summer: according to a new study in the American Journal of Roentgenology, accidental ingestion of wire grill brush bristles is on the rise.
Within 24 hours of ingesting grilled meat, six patients presenting with stomach or throat pain required...
GE Healthcare, University System Help Wisconsin Lead in Medical Innovation
Posted: March 30, 2012
The impact of having GE Healthcare in its backyard is driving business in the state of Wisconsin to the tune of $1 billion annually, reports the Wisconsin Business Journal.
The other half of the story, according to the Journal, is that scientists at the University of Wisconsin have...
Breast Density Legislation Makes a Comeback on the California Ballot
Posted: March 29, 2012
This week, California (re)joined Michigan, Ohio, Florida, and Maine as one of a handful of U.S. states to put forth a bill that would notify women of their breast density when they receive the results of their mammograms.
Similar legislation passed through both houses of...
As Health IT Emerges, MU Payouts Starting to Make Headlines
Posted: March 29, 2012
Some of the earliest adopters of EHR are starting to collect dividends from their investments this week.
• At Medical Arts Radiology of Long Island, NY, 14 radiologists have maxed out their earnings for 2011 Stage 1 incentives, each cashing in on $18,000 apiece. The practice uses MedicsDocAssistant EHR for Radiology and...
EHR Spending, DHSS Enforcement on the Rise
Posted: March 29, 2012
Spending on EHR software and security measures is expected to top $70 billion nationwide by 2015, according to a report from Princeton, NJ consulting group the Boyd Company.
An increased emphasis by the federal government on the privacy and security of patient information is significantly responsible for this push,...
RadNet, Barnabas Health Partner to Deliver Imaging Services in NJ
Posted: March 28, 2012
RadNet solidified its market position in the most densely populated state in the country by forming an extensive partnership with the largest non-profit health system in New Jersey.
The company signed a multi-purpose deal with Barnabas Health that will establish a statewide diagnostic imaging network, provide onsite...
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Radiology efficiency: The leading edge
Smart Practice Decisions Begin with Data Integration Recording
Developing a Comprehensive IT Strategy for the Practice: Roles, Relationships, Resources
Centralized Imaging and Collaboration in Today’s Decentralized Imaging Business
Extreme RIS: Breaking Down Communication Barriers
Advanced Visualization | Next-generation Architectures
RIS to the Rescue | Strategies for Driving Revenue, Productivity and Profitability
Keep Your Hospital Relationships Healthy: Strategies for Every Practice
+ Leading Health Industry Executive Joins Integrated Medical Partners, LLC
+ iCRco Announces Additional Executive to Better Serve Global Customers
+ iCRco CEO Announces Promotion to Boost Support to Domestic Programs
+ iCRco Sees Global Growth – Responds With Promotion and Expansion
+ AHRA | The Association for Medical Management
+ American College of Healthcare Executives
+ American College of Radiology
+ NSW Medical Radiation Scientists
+ Radiology Business Management Association
+ Radiology Meaningful Use Site
+ Radiological Society of North America
+ SIIM - The Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine