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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.

Radiopharmaceuticals Market For PET, SPECT On 8% Annual Growth Curve

A new report from MarketResearch.com forecasts that the global radiopharmaceuticals market for therapy and PET and SPECT imaging could see annual growth of 8% over a five-year period, reaching $4.7 billion in sales in 2015.

Potential Mistakes Line Path to ACO Implementation

Whether allying themselves with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) or working with private payors, entities may, when attempting to form accountable care organizations (ACOs), make errors that impede

Radiology Technician Alleges Age, Not Ineptitude, Led to Termination

A 68-year-old radiology technician has filed an age discrimination lawsuit against Shelby Medical Holdings after the Center, Texas-based entity allegedly dismissed her for an inability to use its equipment.

GE Healthcare Reduces Wisconsin Workforce

GE Healthcare Ltd. is cutting 81 jobs at two of its Wisconsin facilities, one in Milwaukee and the other in Waukesha, the company announced Tuesday,

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Health Imaging
Nearly $800,000 settlement offered to family of man who died during MRI exam

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

Cardiovascular Business
Global shortage of nuclear imaging isotopes may be over

The nuclear imaging isotope shortage of molybdenum-99 may be over now that the sidelined reactor is restarting. ASNC's president says PET and new SPECT technologies helped cardiac imaging labs better weather the storm.

Cardiovascular Business
‘A huge win’: CMS significantly increases Medicare payments for cardiac CT

CMS has more than doubled the CCTA payment rate from $175 to $357.13. The move, expected to have a significant impact on the utilization of cardiac CT, received immediate praise from imaging specialists.