In the face of a radiologist shortage, many radiology operations, from small private-practice groups to large university centers, are relying on nighthawks to staff night shifts. International "nighthawk" teleradiology is one solution, exploiting time
Future growth depends on improved educationAurora Imaging Technology is on the rebound. The North Andover, MA, company installed five dedicated MR mammography scanners over the last six months, according to Steven James, Aurora's
Last year I got sick on the fourth day of the ECR. Between lunchtime and dinner I came down with a flu not a funny cold, but a real flu. Intelligent as I was, I packed my 30-kilo suitcase immediately, left out the bare essentials, and went to bed in my
From traditional transcription services to speech recognition technology to structured reporting, the way to streamlined reports seems straightforward. But appearances can be deceptive, and many objections may be raised against structured reporting.
Most new customers choose fast scintillator A quick and unexpected shift to LSO detectors helped make a good quarter for CTI Molecular Imaging even better and promised continuing growth for the Knoxville, TN, company. The maker of
ROUND ROCK, Texas and SAN DIEGO, Feb. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- MyDocOnline(TM), a subsidiary of Aventis, today released MyDocOnline(TM) Dr. Chart(R) version 8.0, an electronic lab communication tool that links laboratories to healthcare providers via the
SAN DIEGO, Feb. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Neoteris, the leading provider of instant virtual extranet (IVE) products, today announced that Partners HealthCare, an integrated health care system that provides services from preventive primary care to long-term
The American College of Radiology Appropriateness Criteria (ACRAC) are intended to guide radiologists and referring physicians in making initial decisions about diagnostic imaging and therapeutic techniques.For the ACRAC to be relevant to current
By Greg Freiherr, Editor, gfreiherr@cmp.comA famous food maker was having trouble selling its new kids' cereal. The company had spent millions on ads and endorsements. They
Strategists plan imminent move into PET and PET/CTToshiba America Medical Systems has begun living up to its name. For much of its existence, this Japanese-owned company, based in Tustin, CA, reflected Japanese thinking more than a
The majority of PACS installed to date were acquired through capital budget methods. For imaging modalities, the capital budget method of acquiring equipment -- whether purchased or leased -- has
Vendors pursue quicker and easier workflow for multiple modalitiesComputer-aided detection began modestly, confined to the single diagnostic niche of mammography screening. Now CAD is breaking out into disease areas other than
Focus seeks top performance at cut-rate pricesSonoSite (Bothell, WA) may have the most recognizable corporate mission of any company in medical imaging. Its commitment to miniaturization, exemplified by the RSNA meeting debut of
Company cites revenue declines, change in accountantJust one day before the deadline for executives of large U.S. companies to vouch for their firms' financial results, Fischer Imaging postponed indefinitely the release of its
Early results foretell future of radioimmunotherapyRadiopharmaceutical Zevalin has ridden a wave of good news this year: FDA approval in early February, commercial launch in the U.S. a month later, a decision in early June by
The Minneapolis-based Center for Diagnostic Imaging chain of imaging services has added a new imaging center in Florida. The center, located in downtown Orlando, opened June 25. Other Florida CDI centers are located in Winter Park, Ocoee, Oviedo, and
CTI seeks to proliferate core positron technologyHitachi Medical Systems formally unveiled an entry-level PET scanner at the annual meeting of the Society of Nuclear Medicine in Los Angeles June 15 to 19.The scanner, which Hitachi
By Greg Freiherr, Editor, gfreiherr@cmp.comI'm a sap for catchy phrases. Once I latch onto one, I can't get rid of it. I'll never forget that plop plop fizz fizz brings relief
The recent spate of favorable Medicare reimbursement decisions for PET may be at an end. The executive committee of the Medicare Coverage Advisory Committee voted unanimously April 16 to endorse a diagnostic imaging panel's earlier recommendation not to
Quebec-based CADx Medical Systems has signed a two-year agreement to provide the members of Healthcare Services of New England access to its Second Look computer-aided detection (CAD) system. This is the third such agreement struck by CADx in recent
Hybrid scanner's journey covers a lot of groundPhilips has begun taking orders for Gemini, a hybrid PET/CT system that splits into two parts, which allows single-modality scanning on either component. Shipments are scheduled to
Sharing medical research data benefits everyone: research radiologists, their funders, the broader research community, and -- most important -- the patient.Data sharing promotes open scientific inquiry, encouraging diversity of analysis and opinion. It
Double-digit growth looks possible this yearPET equipment sales soared last year. Strong growth in the first half was moderated by concerns regarding PET reimbursement, but the industry as a whole still turned in its best
CAD and virtual colonoscopy pace new developmentsFaster, less-expensive, and easier-to-use workstations are paving the way for adoption of 3D imaging. But it's not just 3D driving acceptance of these postprocessing workstations.
Lower reimbursement portends little effectAs the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) takes a second look at its proposed reduction in Medicare reimbursement for outpatient PET exams, manufacturers are weighing in on
