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Global RIS Radiology Information System Market 2016 Industry Research, Size, Share, Analysis & Growth

The market report, titled RIS Radiology Information System Market 2016, is an analytical research done by Market Research Store study based on the RIS Radiology Information System market, which analyzes the competitive framework of the RIS Radiology Information System industry worldwide. This report “Worldwide RIS Radiology Information System Market 2016” build by the usage of efficient methodical tools such SWOT analysis, the RIS Radiology Information System industrial 2016 study offers a comprehensive evaluation worldwide RIS Radiology Information System market.

Zotec Partners Continues RBMA Gold Sponsorship in 2016, Supports Radiology Industry Since 2004

Zotec Partners (Zotec), the industry leader in radiology revenue cycle and practice management services, is pleased to announce it will continue a Gold-level sponsorship commitment with the Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA) in 2016.

TeraRecon Appoints Jeff Sorenson as President

TeraRecon, (www.terarecon.com), a leader in advanced visualization and enterprise medical image viewing solutions, today announced leadership changes designed to strengthen the company and position it for the next phases of growth and solution development. 

Imaging Healthcare Specialists renews billing service agreement with Zotec Partners

Zotec Partners (Zotec), an industry-leading provider of radiology billing and practice management services, announces a billing contract extension with Imaging Healthcare Specialists Medical Group, Inc. (IHSM) in San Diego, California. 

Example of a RF burn from an MRI scan where a sedated patient's identification bracelet was touching their skin during an exam. Image courtesy of RSNA. https://pubs.rsna.org/doi/10.1148/radiol.09090637

Battling Burns in MRI

While MRI is often considered one of the safer imaging modalities due to its lack of ionizing radiation, other dangers remain for patients, with thermal burns being a chief concern. 

Global PACS, RIS & CVIS Markets to Exceed $4.5 Billion by 2016

InMedica forecasts the world market for PACS, RIS, and CVIS to grow by more than $1 billion over the next 5 years.

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If Clinically Indicated, Clinically Correlate

Radiologists are clinicians consultants. We direct clinical management based on our expert interpretation of patient images. Yet, in many cases, radiology reports may not reflect our clinical expertise. Common problems include overuse of vague terminology and omission of the impression. Addressing these flaws can go a long way toward meeting clinicians needs and improving patient care.

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After reviewing years of data from its clinic, one institution discovered that issues with implant data integrity frequently put patients at risk. 

Prior to the final proposal’s release, the American College of Radiology reached out to CMS to offer its recommendations on payment rates for five out of the six the new codes.

“Before these CPT codes there was no real acknowledgment of the additional burden borne by the providers who accepted these patients."

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