Business Intelligence

Providers utilize business intelligence to monitor referral patterns and collaborate with clinicians who order their services. Such analytics tools have also been deployed in the specialty to improve productivity, track patient satisfaction and bolster quality.

ACR Cites Inaccuracies in TJC Sentinel Event Alert

The American College of Radiology (ACR) has issued a statement addressing inaccuracies it contends were included in “Radiation Risks of Diagnostic Imaging”, a Sentinel Event Alert issued last Wednesday by The Joint Commission (TJC).

AMA to PCORI: Disregard Cost When Evaluating Treatments

A new medical research body born of healthcare reform should not consider the cost of treatments when evaluating them.

Toshiba Launches FDA-Cleared Imaging System

Toshiba America Medical Systems today announced a new Kalare radiography and fluoroscopy imaging system that has received 510 (k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

CBO Budget Projections Raise Questions for Health Care

Optimism and uncertainties on the health care front color updated budget projections released by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) Wednesday.

Research Links Decline In Hormone Therapy, Mammograms

New research conducted by the U.S. National Cancer Institute and published online Monday in the journal Cancer suggests a link between the dramatic decline in women's use of hormone therapy mid-decade and a decline in mammograms.

Hitachi , Government of Saskatchewan Sign Development Agreement

Hitachi has finalized an agreement with the government of Saskatchewan, Canada for the research and development of nuclear medicine technology, as well as a deal with Hitachi-GE Nuclear Energy, GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy Americas, and Global Nuclear Fuel -- Americas to explore the potential collaboration on future nuclear research and design

CMS Introduces Bundled Payment Initiative

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on Tuesday announced a new plan offering bundled payments to physicians, hospitals, and other health care providers.

Joint Commission Issues Alert on Medical Radiation Dangers

The U.S. Joint Commission clearly has radiology on its radar screen: It has issued an alert on the dangers of medical radiation.

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The patient, who was being cared for in the ICU, was not accompanied or monitored by nursing staff during his exam, despite being sedated.