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Panel calls for radiologists to 'take a seat at the table' in shaping new payment model
by John W. Mitchell 11/29/2015RSNA 2015
Bundled payments to overhaul lucrative total joint replacement surgery sector
by John W. Mitchell 11/20/2015The new rule will be initially rolled out in 67 metropolitan areas in April of 2016
Maryland global “all-payer” system saves $116 million in hospital costs in first year
by John W. Mitchell 11/17/2015Also improved outcomes and reduced infection rates
Florida Atlantic University and University MRI partner to “jump start” BRAIN research program
by John W. Mitchell 11/12/2015Will provide access to 3T MR and MR-guided focused ultrasound
The majority of adult smartphone users have at least one of 40,000 health apps
by John W. Mitchell 11/03/2015But... do they actually use them?
Using MR guided focused ultrasound to treat essential tremors
by John W. Mitchell 10/28/2015Clinical trials illustrate viable alternative to open skull surgery
Increased CT usage in the ED is improving diagnoses
by John W. Mitchell 10/14/2015New study may silence some critics of increased CT utilization
Half of all late-stage lung cancer patients are over-treated with radiation
by John W. Mitchell 10/06/2015New study raises concerns regarding financial motivation
New wearable “e-patch” cuts health monitoring costs, improves quality
by John W. Mitchell 09/30/2015Up to eight vital signs in a $10 disposable patch the size of a credit card
Study shows hazardous radiation exposure for invasive cardiologists
by John W. Mitchell 09/25/2015A non-leaded cap may help solve the problem
Research confirms link between microscopic pollutants and increased death rates
by John W. Mitchell 09/16/2015Data incorporated surveys of 566,000 senior men and women
Researchers find 'tremendous' variability in the usability practices of EHR vendors
by John W. Mitchell 09/14/2015Disconnect in data reported by vendors and meaningful use certification
Noncommunicable diseases account for two-thirds of deaths worldwide
by John W. Mitchell 09/09/2015Report finds diabetes mortality increasing in U.S., other high-income countries
Lack of funding stymies parallel CMS and FDA device approval program
by John W. Mitchell 09/06/2015Program may have potential to eliminate wasteful spending
Unique joint venture in Louisiana aims to bring the ER closer to home
by John W. Mitchell 09/04/2015Bringing life saving services to within a 30-minute drive
International brain cancer consortium takes aim at better linear accelerator outcomes
by John W. Mitchell 08/31/2015Elekta to fund group with hopes of closing clinical evidence gaps
Mayo Clinic researchers discover molecular 'code' for 'turning off' cancer cells
by John W. Mitchell 08/27/2015Restoring miRNA molecules may suppress abnormal cell growth
Feeling understaffed and overworked, NJ nurses brace for strike
by John W. Mitchell 08/25/2015Shore Medical Center says it's 'well prepared' if walkout happens
Thinking bigger than endoscopy: cleanliness and HAIs
by John W. Mitchell 08/21/2015Researchers aim to establish room sanitation best practices to combat infections
Heat is a formidable enemy in MR and CT chiller design
by John W. Mitchell 08/20/2015From the September issue of HCB News magazine
The hard numbers on radiological interpretation errors
by John W. Mitchell 08/18/2015Mistakes most often linked to wrong patients and portable X-rays
MR study finds sleep position affects mammalian 'brain waste' removal
by John W. Mitchell 08/13/2015How you snooze may affect odds for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other neuro diseases
Just three percent of adult patients account for 30 percent of hospital charges
by John W. Mitchell 08/12/2015Researchers aim to crack the code on 'super-utilizers'
Family docs see compensation leap 9.2 percent since 2012
by John W. Mitchell 08/07/2015Doctor shortages may increase that trend
As bad press mounts for duodenoscopes, researchers find other scopes unclean
by John W. Mitchell 08/06/2015For colonoscopy and other screenings, benefits still far outweigh any risk
Yes, heavy cell phone usage increases risk of brain tumors
by John W. Mitchell 07/31/2015Researchers identify RFR-induced 'oxidative stress' as the culprit
CMS report on medical homes finds no evidence of cost savings
by John W. Mitchell 07/30/2015Concluding they don't work, however, 'a mistake'
Family members of ICU patients may be at risk for PTSD
by John W. Mitchell 07/24/2015New research indicates active decision-making reduces psychological distress
Two California universities at odds over which owns study grants and funds
by John W. Mitchell 07/23/2015Dispute may disrupt momentum in Alzheimer's research
Study reveals pricing for cardiac angioplasty can vary by more than $50,000 in a single market
by John W. Mitchell 07/22/2015Data unveiled to better inform patients of their options
From servicing under fire in Iraq to evolving under the ACA, clinical engineers rise while facing many challenges
by John W. Mitchell 07/17/2015
Joint Commission rolls out XR-29-esque rules today
by John W. Mitchell 07/01/2015New standards require protocol, dose and benchmark changes
First 3-D heart made from multiple imaging techniques
by John W. Mitchell 06/30/2015Resulting model first step in efficacy study for surgical planning using 3-D printing
Study finds telemedicine still not widely embraced by Medicare
by John W. Mitchell 06/29/2015Of $5 billion budget, less than a dime invested per member, per month
The role of laundry protocols in infection control
by John W. Mitchell 06/25/2015CDC study establishes peer-reviewed standards to protect patients
Prostate cancer diagnoses dropped significantly after USPSTF guidelines
by John W. Mitchell 06/24/2015High risk cases dropped 23 percent, suggesting many go undetected
Looking back at a decade of pediatric CT over-utilization
by John W. Mitchell 06/23/2015Study finds CT for pediatric falls doubled between 2001 and 2010
Smartphone alerts can double cardiac arrest survival rates: study
by John W. Mitchell 06/18/2015'Ping! - Someone needs CPR two blocks away'
Feature: Imaging center managers deal with an array of change
by John W. Mitchell 06/17/2015How imaging center management is changing and how to deal with it
Study shines light on 50 most expensive hospitals in U.S.
by John W. Mitchell 06/16/2015Most are owned by for-profit health systems, predominantly in Florida
Eating nuts could lower mortality rates for many diseases: study
by John W. Mitchell 06/15/2015Including cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease
fMRI scans show how humans form concepts, may be useful in Alzheimer's
by John W. Mitchell 06/11/2015Visualizing the brain's sophisticated neuro filing system
Academic hospitals: High-risk surgery should be done by high-volume specialists
by John W. Mitchell 06/09/2015Applying 'practice makes perfect' to the OR
Using PET for image-guided proton therapy
by John W. Mitchell 06/09/2015Lifting the "curse" of not seeing for proton treatment
Lapsed storage fee sends 65 boxes of medical records to dumpster
by John W. Mitchell 06/03/2015“Gold mine for an identity thief" turned over to local hospital
GAO report questions CMS reliance on AMA input for $70 billion in doctor payments
by John W. Mitchell 06/02/2015Raised concerns for disparity between primary and sub-specialist care
Quantifying the value of pediatric telemedicine in rural communities
by John W. Mitchell 05/29/2015May cut patient transfers by nearly one-third, save thousands of dollars per child
Ohio medical board disciplines radiologist for HIPAA violation
by John W. Mitchell 05/27/2015Incident not uncommon, and underscores importance of compliance programs
Study confirms patient preference for receiving imaging results
by John W. Mitchell 05/26/2015The referring doctor is seen as best source of info, although a majority of patients also want to view their radiology report
Magnetic stimulation (nTMS) gives German brain surgeons new insight
by John W. Mitchell 05/26/2015Pre-operative brain mapping may reduce brain surgery damage