Diagnostic Imaging's WEBCAST of the 1998 RSNA Conference

	Sponsored by an educational grant from Eastman Kodak Company
	Sunday, November 29 – Evening Edition MR and CT: Best contenders may soon replace other cardiac imaging methods Opening plenary offers dramatic proof of MR & CT's potential. Y2K crisis is closer than you think Biggest potential problem areas include patient scheduling and billing. CT defies perceptions about high cost Analysis of 46,000 CT exams at one institution showed that the average exam costs about $100, less if contrast isn't used. Virtual CT offers cost-effective approach to colorectal cancer screening A mathematical model that compared virtual CT colonoscopy to other screening methods resulted in comparable cost-effectiveness, though patient compliance has a major influence.	InfoRad showcases ambitious Army PACS and teleradiology project Intranet will link 10 hospitals to improve staffing and image availability.
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