News | Biopsy Systems

Radiologists from Synergy Radiology Associates (SRA) in Houston are using the power of 3-D medical imaging and subspecialty radiology to provide better patient care for men with suspicious prostate cancer findings.

Time July 17, 2017
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News | Proton Therapy

Proton International (PI) and Beaumont Health recently opened the state’s first proton therapy center, offering the most advanced form of radiation treatment available to people with a wide range of cancers.

Time July 17, 2017
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News | Radiation Dose Management

Ionizing radiation, such as X-rays, has a harmful effect on the cardiovascular system even at doses equivalent to recurrent computed tomography (CT) imaging, a new study published in the International Journal of Radiation Biology suggests.

Time July 17, 2017
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News | Proton Therapy

The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) has issued an update to its recommendations for medical insurance coverage regarding the use of proton beam therapy to treat cancer. The updated Proton Beam Therapy Model Policy provides guidance to payers on clinical indications that are appropriate for treatment with proton therapy and should be covered by health insurance, including Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance.

Time July 17, 2017
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News | Contrast Media

The American College of Radiology (ACR) recently revised its authoritative guide for the safe and effective use of contrast media.

Time July 17, 2017
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News | PET-CT

July 14, 2017 — Fluorine-18 (18F)-fluoromisonidazole (FMISO) is a positron emission tomography (PET) radiotracer that is ...

Time July 14, 2017
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News | Clinical Decision Support | Jeff Zagoudis, Associate Editor

In a series of proposed rule changes to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) released July 13, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) pushed back the start date for when providers will be required to consult clinical decision support (CDS) for advanced diagnostic imaging to 2019. CMS indicated the first year would be considered an “educational and operational testing year,” meaning claims would still be paid on advanced diagnostic imaging services that do not indicate appropriate use criteria (AUC) were consulted.

Time July 14, 2017
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Technology | Analytics Software

July 13, 2017 — Vital Images Inc. showcased a new version of its Practice Management analytics tool at the annual ...

Time July 13, 2017
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News | Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT)

Elekta and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre have initiated installation of Elekta’s MR-linac, an investigational magnetic resonance radiation therapy (MR/RT) system at the Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto.

Time July 13, 2017
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News | Radiology Business

As the debate over healthcare insurance coverage continues, Senate Republicans on Thursday unveiled the revised version of the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA) to repeal and replace Obamacare after the first attempt was met with strong opposition within their own party. The changes in the revised version are aimed at appeasing more moderate Republicans and expanding aid for lower-income people.

Time July 13, 2017
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Videos | CT Angiography (CTA)

Todd Villines, M.D., FACC, FAHA, FSCCT, director of cardiac CT, Georgetown Medical Center, and president of the Society ...

Time July 13, 2017
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Sponsored Content | Videos | Enterprise Imaging

Nationwide adoption of the Enterprise Imaging Health Record is inevitable as networks strive to improve patient safety and cost-to-diagnosis.

Time July 12, 2017
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News | Colonoscopy Systems

People with insurance policies that cover computed tomography (CT) colonography for colorectal cancer screening are almost 50 percent more likely to get screened than those whose policies don’t cover the procedure, according to a new study appearing online in the journal Radiology.

Time July 12, 2017
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Imaging Technology News extends its condolences to the AuntMinnie.com team on the loss of International Editor Eric Barnes, who died on July 5 after a brief illness. According to its site, Barnes was one of AuntMinnie.com's founding editors. He joined the company in October 1999, just a few months before it launched at RSNA 1999. A Michigan native, he came to AuntMinnie.com as part of a career in health journalism, and quickly made his mark on the industry.

Time July 12, 2017
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News | Information Technology

Cerner Corporation announced that Neal Patterson, chairman and CEO, passed away on July 9, 2017, due to unexpected complications that arose after a recent recurrence of a previously disclosed cancer. Cerner Co-Founder and Vice Chairman of the Board Cliff Illig has been named chairman and interim CEO.

Time July 12, 2017
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News | Mammography

Volpara Solutions Inc. will showcase its new Volpara Enterprise DDP software at the Association for Medical Imaging Management (AHRA)'s 45th Annual Meeting and Exposition, July 9-12, in Anaheim, Calif. The VolparaEnterprise Clinical Applications software package offers access to VolparaDensity, VolparaDose and VolparaPressure, in a software-as-a-service (SaaS) subscription model for the first time. Volpara Solutions will showcase its entire suite of quantitative breast imaging tools, which allow for personalized measurements of volumetric breast density, patient dose, breast compression and other factors designed to help maintain accuracy and consistent quality in breast screening.

Time July 11, 2017
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News | Neuro Imaging

Changes in the visual systems of newly diagnosed Parkinson’s disease patients may provide important biomarkers for the early detection and monitoring of the disease, according to a new study published online in the journal Radiology.

Time July 11, 2017
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News | Radiology Business

AHRA (the Association for Medical Imaging Management) and Toshiba Medical announced the tenth year of their Putting Patients First program. Putting Patients First grants enable healthcare facilities to fund programs, training or seminars aimed at improving patient care and safety and customizing treatment in computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound, X-ray and vascular imaging. The grants are funded by an unrestricted educational grant from Toshiba Medical.

Time July 11, 2017
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News | Digital Radiography (DR)

July 11, 2017 — Agfa HealthCare will display the new DR 800 Multi-Purpose Digital Imaging System with MUSICA for dynamic ...

Time July 11, 2017
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News | Radiology Business

The Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute has updated the Radiologist Patient-Facing Dataset (RPFD) with 2015 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) data. This free resource allows radiologists to determine if they would be designated as patient-facing by CMS. This designation affects Merit-Based Incentive System (MIPS) participation. The tool also allows practices to look up all the radiologists in their practice to determine if they are likely to be exempt under the MIPS group reporting option.

Time July 11, 2017
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