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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
New radiation blood test awaits human application
by John W. Mitchell 05/22/2015Research funded by feds to save lives offers faster, cheaper testing
Raising the bar on EHRs: Getting the 21st Century Cures Act right
by John W. Mitchell 05/20/2015Legislation asks for $10 million to improve EHR interoperability, AHA says don't take it from hospitals
Study shows overreliance on CT and MRI for headache has doubled in 11 years
by John W. Mitchell 05/14/2015Lifestyle changes may be just as effective — not to mention safer and more economical
Pediatric imaging solutions are delivering big benefits to small patients
by John W. Mitchell 05/14/2015Heroic efforts in child-friendly medicine
Do new findings on gadolinium highlight unintended consequence of Stark law?
by John W. Mitchell 05/12/2015Dr. Emanuel Kanal says radiologist insight is need in contrast MRI planning
Government policy creates “medical deserts” as 51 rural hospitals close in ten years
by John W. Mitchell 05/12/2015Without proper action, ICD-10 deadlines may exacerbate the issue
Pre-MRI counseling for pediatric patients reduces need for anesthesia: study
by John W. Mitchell 05/11/2015Researchers from Johns Hopkins found that education reduces anxiety and allows for better images
Study finds faster stroke treatment outside hospital than within
by John W. Mitchell 05/07/2015Study finds inpatients wait longer for care than community-based cases
Ultrasound with contrast for pediatrics with abdominal trauma superior to CT
by John W. Mitchell 05/05/2015British study results indicate new lower radiation dose protocol for kids
Apple Watch, the newest diagnostic tool in the battle against chronic diseases?
by John W. Mitchell 05/01/2015A pilot program from Ochsner Health System thinks it could be
The Future of Health Care – Baby boomers and aging
by John W. Mitchell 04/15/2015Find out how LeadingAge helps baby boomers and the services associated with aging
Health care technology management viewpoints - Clinical engineers speak out
by John W. Mitchell 04/13/2015Exploring the trends through thought leader insights
Hospital Spotlight – Q&A with Greg Feirn, CEO of LCMC
by John W. Mitchell 04/13/2015Find out how the CEO of LCMC Health is handling health care in New Orleans post-Katrina
Norwegian imaging study yields 'important insights' into hand osteoarthritis progress
by John W. Mitchell 04/13/2015Imaging has yielded 'important insights" into the progress of hand osteoarthritis
Study: Imaging follow-up not indicated for common-type cancer
by John W. Mitchell 04/06/2015Peripheral-blood assessment could be a less costly alternative
C. difficile 30-day readmissions nearly double those from other causes: study
by John W. Mitchell 03/27/2015Study offers profound insight for hospitals, which will be penalized under the Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program that CMS is starting
PET/CT cardiac imaging offers new level of diagnostic outcome: study
by John W. Mitchell 03/18/2015PET/CT cardiac imaging scanners offer significantly improved diagnostic outcomes with lower radiation doses than the more common SPECT technology, according to a new study
CT angiography, nuclear stress test may be equally reliable with stable chest pain: study
by John W. Mitchell 03/17/2015Treatment options used to diagnosis the five million patients annually who suffer chest pain should be reconsidered, according to study
Hospital Spotlight – Q&A with Teri Fontenot, CEO of Woman’s Hospital, Baton Rouge
by John W. Mitchell 03/13/2015Find out how Teri Fontenot meets the challenges her hospital faces
Hospital 5 star rating system set to roll out in April: CMS
by John W. Mitchell 03/13/2015The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services is set to ratchet up accountability for hospitals
2015 European Congress of Radiology Annual Conference update: March 6
by John W. Mitchell 03/06/2015Submissions to the ESR journal European Radiology were up 16 percent for a total of 2,100, of which 20 percent are selected for publication, according to ESR reports
2015 European Congress of Radiology Annual Conference update: March 5
by John W. Mitchell 03/05/2015Today’s Honorary Lecture: Dr. John A. Brink, Radiologist-in-Chief at Massachusetts General Hospital and Juan M. Taveras, Professor of Radiology at Harvard Medical School
2015 European Congress of Radiology Annual Conference update: March 4
by John W. Mitchell 03/04/2015The 2015 European Congress of Radiology Annual Conference began March 4, with more than 20,000 attending.
European Congress of Radiology meeting 2015: Talking with Nikola Tesla honorary lecturer Dr. Anne Osborn
by John W. Mitchell 03/03/2015Dr. Anne Osborn, the Nikola Tesla honorary lecturer at the European Society of Radiology Annual Congress, spoke with DOTmed about the latest in radiogenomics
Olympus facing suits for infection and death of patients at UCLA
by John W. Mitchell 02/27/2015Olympus Corp. of the Americas is facing suits for infections allegedly stemming from use of its duodenoscopes
Imaging informatics accelerates change-agent role in ACA transition
by John W. Mitchell 02/26/2015How imaging informatics quickly transformed the change-agent role in ACA translation
New study examines issue of assertive patients demanding tests
by John W. Mitchell 02/23/2015"Patient Demands and Requests for Cancer Tests and Treatments" looks at the impact of patient-driven requests on care
Pre-procedure education key to anxiety reduction for MR patients: study
by John W. Mitchell 02/16/2015Watching a DVD before the procedure can help improve patient experience – and MR results
Q&A with Stephens Mundy, CEO of University of Vermont Health Network (NY)
by John W. Mitchell 02/10/2015Read Stephens Mundy's thoughts on the latest changes to the healthcare sector
ACA 'targets' hospital collection practices: what to watch for
by John W. Mitchell 02/05/2015Hospitals must evaluate - and follow - their financial assistance policies, and implement new IRS rules.
Hospital Spotlight: Q&A with Peter Makowski
by John W. Mitchell 01/16/2015The CEO of American Hospital Dubai in UAE talks about his unique role
On-the-Job Injuries: Cost of doing business or avoidable liability?
by John W. Mitchell 01/15/2015Limit your exposure by following these tips