iScribe and insurance firm reduce rates for docsIn one of the more unpredictable alliances resulting from the Institute of Medicine report on medical errors, San Mateo, CA-based iScribe has closed an agreement with The Doctors’ Company
In one of the more unpredictable alliances resulting from the Institute of Medicine report on medical errors, San Mateo, CA-based iScribe has closed an agreement with The Doctors Company whereby TDC will reduce malpractice premiums for physicians who use the iScribe prescription-writing system. The Napa, CA-based insurer plans to offer the incentive initially to physicians writing the highest number of prescriptions. iScribe will provide its handheld prescription-writing system to physicians on TDCs plan free of charge starting in the third quarter of 2000. iScribes prescription-writing software checks for drug interactions and formulary information and automatically updates the prescription database (HNN 5/3/00).
European Society of Breast Imaging Issues Updated Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations
April 24th 2024One of the recommendations from the European Society of Breast Imaging (EUSOBI) is annual breast MRI exams starting at 25 years of age for women deemed to be at high risk for breast cancer.
Study Reveals Benefits of Photon-Counting CT for Assessing Acute Pulmonary Embolism
April 23rd 2024In comparison to energy-integrating detector CT for the workup of suspected acute pulmonary embolism, the use of photon-counting detector CT reduced radiation dosing by 48 percent, according to newly published research.
Could a Newly FDA-Cleared C-Arm Device Bolster Efficiency for Interventional Radiologists?
April 22nd 2024In addition to advanced imaging quality and dose efficiency, the Philips Zenition 30 mobile C-arm device emphasizes personalized user profiles and automated customization to help reduce procedure time.