May 2015

10 tips for creating an enterprise image strategy
SIIM keynote: It's the end of our world as we knew it
Nuance launches the industry’s first evidence-based computer-assisted reporting solution for radiologists
Commitment to HIE implementation can result in less exams, more savings
Two EDs using HIE platforms slash imaging orders: small but careful study
Nuance launches the industry’s first evidence-based computer-assisted reporting solution for radiologists
More, more, more: Patients to continue increasing their out-of-pocket payments
Update: Michigan breast density reporting bill goes into effect on June 1
It’s a buyer’s market for CT—sort of
Agfa HealthCare debuts Enterprise Imaging Exchange Program at SIIM 2015
As potentially harmful devices make headlines, patients have an alternative in IR
Jobs up, jobs down—a sign of these healthcare times
Companies look to transition retirees to health exchanges
Physicians seek payer inclusion, not impediment
Imaging IT shoppers in Europe prioritizing voice rec, PACS
Scriptor Software and vRad partner to improve radiologist productivity with structured reporting
Positive control radiographs can help limit retained surgical items
Proposed rule would modernize Medicaid, CHIP managed-care regulations
Online resource helps radiologists implement lung cancer screening programs
New UNM radiology chair ready to 'create meaningful change'
Oncology group proposes new payment model with ramifications for radiology
Nanotechnology identifies brain tumor types through MRI 'virtual biopsy'
Radiologists recommend appropriate incidental findings follow-up often, not always
Free tool for jobseekers ISO short-term healthcare work
Nerve tumors shown open to exposure by diffusion tensor imaging
Hit hard by health reform, some private payers looking to dramatically raise rates
21st Century Cures Act moves to the House—with provision to kill the PC MPPR
AHA president testifies against physician self-referral
CareFirst data breach begs question: How long should data be kept?
New DTN protocol renders MRI effective for screening stroke patients
Radiologist named president-elect of Kansas Medical Society
Patient motion during MRI is $115,000 problem
Oklahoma physician earns American College of Radiology Gold Medal
Mammography in crisis
Journey to Imaging 3.0: A road paved with information technology
Better breast care, unbounded by geography: That’s BelleBridge
Retirement plan tips for radiology practices
Medicare imaging spending is down, with some variation by state
After headline-making deal, vRad to stay the course
Visage Imaging receives FDA clearance for Visage Ease Pro
Start spreading the news: Blogs, social media important within radiology
Upstate Carolina takes turnaround times into the end zone
Newest ICD-10 bill seeks 18-month grace period, but no delay
Cost of USPSTF draft guidelines: 17 million women lose mammography coverage
Fujifilm TeraMedica—a VNA player capable of reining in the ‘United Nations of vendors’?
Bill would OK privately owned MRI scanners in Saskatchewan—with a catch
ACR portal brings CDS to Minnesota providers
Jonathan S. Lewin elected ARRS president
Levin joins Outpatient Imaging Affiliates board of directors
FUJIFILM acquires leading VNA vendor TeraMedica
FUJIFILM completes acquisition of Teramedica, Inc.
Tech exec: no true interoperability without imaging
Man behind multi-million dollar kickback scheme pleads guilty
Democrats urge House leadership to consider device tax repeal bill
In the new health economy, providers will go digital or go unpaid: PwC
QualiTest accepts invitation to participate in DICOM Standards Committee
Observers of MEDNAX acquisition have questions; vRad has answers
Schaaf receives Order of the Long Leaf Pine
MEDNAX acquires vRad for $500 million
Point-of-care decision support shown to reduce childhood radiation exposure
Partners Healthcare writes the book on legacy data archival
VNA now a strategic necessity: Timing is the only question
CMS: Sleek and simplified, stage 3 is ‘Meaningful Use for everyone’
Physicians prefer itemized reports in an emergency setting
vRad’s Thomas F. Osborne, MD, discusses benefits of CMO-CIO collaboration at Digital Health Innovation Summit
Study vets RF ablation as effective nonsurgical treatment for colorectal lung mets
High Precision Devices receives Excellence in Technology Transfer Award for quantitative MRI phantom
Rivanna Medical appoints John A. Williams as president and CEO
Study: Patients prefer familiarity over expertise when learning results
Senate bipartisan group aims to improve EHRs
Infographic: 5 Ways to Protect Patient Data
Another bill aims to halt ICD-10 implementation
FDA launches UDI database website
XIFIN acquires image management company VisualShare
Viztek introduces new U-arm system
Strategic Radiology takes unified stance against new USPSTF guidelines
Radiologist takes the helm of New York hospital
Patients’ expectations outpacing hospital IT adoptions: survey
Technologists step up for Nepal earthquake victims
Ireland initiates extensive x-ray review