November 2014

RSNA honors Theodore S. Lawrence, MD, PhD with Outstanding Researcher Award
Farm-to-table radiology
Primordial Design and Merge Healthcare partner to provide enhanced business intelligence for radiology departments
iCAD showcases advanced mammography and computed tomography colonography (CTC) CAD solutions
BRIT Systems introduces a new concept in reading services with the Collaborative Radiology Pool
Barco proposes new DICOM color calibration standard to enhance accuracy of color medical imaging
Zotec Partners to Give CZAR Demonstrations at the 2014 RSNA Annual Meeting
FUJIFILM introduces Virtual Grid that offers selectable grid ratios to enhance image contrast and clarity during exams
FUJIFILM Synapse reaches industry milestone as most widely installed PACS
When ordering images, nurse practitioners, PAs far more trigger-happy than docs: study
Halabi: Medicare Imaging Demonstration led to key learnings
On the Horizon: Three Imaging Technologies Head Toward the Clinic
Practice Prophets: Auguring the Future of Radiology Practice
Fast Forward: Reimagining the Radiology Department
Radiology 100: Big Is Beautiful
The Googlification of Radiology
Achieving 24/7 Excellence—as Measured by HCAHPS
Dangers of Knee-jerk Cost Cutting
CDS in the hot seat
QCDR: Spinning Gold from Straw
MID report to Congress puts radiology CDS in hot seat
A Mighty Challenge Ahead
Imaging Advantage acquires BRIT Systems
Ready for RSNA?
Important provisions of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014 that warrant radiologists’ attention
SNMMI introduces infographic explaining nuclear medicine therapy
Sectra PACS facilitates breast cancer diagnosis using newest tool in the arsenal—tomosynthesis
With outpatient digital x-ray install, Mercy St. Louis takes another step toward digital future
Tomosynthesis: Does it create value for your imaging center?
Carestream unveiling sleek new ultrasound system with unique all-touch control panel at RSNA
Samsung introduces RS80A premium ultrasound system
Emory Healthcare shares imaging processes for Ebola patients
Central Alabama VA’s radiology department struggles to regain footing
Munden: CMS decision on lung cancer screening a win-lose—but more win than lose
Lung cancer screening validated, but is radiology ready for the business?
Wanted: LDCT lung cancer screening facilities
Intelerad adds Blackford integration to InteleViewer
ACR resources can help radiology meet CT lung cancer screening demand
New survey shows ICD-10 readiness growing, albeit more slowly among smaller provider orgs
Carestream announces enhancements to Its digital breast tomosynthesis module at RSNA 2014
Viztek introduces new 14x17 ViZion + wireless DR panel at RSNA
Research at RSNA will compare image shuffling to side-by-side technique
Kennedy Health-RadNet JV launches Garden State Radiology Network
Incidental Findings on the National Radar
Central Alabama VA radiology department under fire
RamSoft PowerServer Achieves ONC HIT 2014 Edition Complete EHR Certification from ICSA Labs
Mass General rolls out clinical trial imaging tool powered by Blackford Analysis
Philips builds on leadership in radiation safety with MITA Smart Dose XR-29 compliance
CMS greenlights low-dose CT for lung cancer screening
Rumors, speculation and the possible spinoff of Siemens Healthcare
Cost analysis reveals need to reduce biopsy use in the diagnosis of lung cancer
Post-election report card: RADPAC yield ranges from 83% to 100%
It’s a...star! Best image to date of planet formation
Urgent care network outfits 10 locations with digital radiography, PACS, dose management
McGinty reacts to MPFS's mixed bag for radiology
Time to recharge, learn and share
vRad expands analytics portfolio with Global Practice Information report
Data security: Mitigating the human element
DeSalvo to stay involved at ONC
CHIME Announces Partnership with KLAS Enterprises