Upcoming events focus on developing cancer programs and cardiac imaging

The Adding, Updating & Expanding Comprehensive Cancer Screening Programs and Services for Hospitals & Health Systems conference will be held Feb. 10 - 11, 2005, in Las Vegas, Nev.

Attendees will learn how to structure, finance and promote comprehensive cancer programs through live case studies and presentations from luminary cancer institutions. The 2-day executive forum will explore new frontiers in cancer detection and diagnosis.

In addition, the Second National Forum on Next Generation Cardiovascular Imaging will be held Feb. 24 - 25, 2005, in New Orleans, La.

The executive forum will feature the latest information on cardiac imaging technology, cost-effective testing, and integration methods for clinical practices. Attendees will learn how to develop efficient cardiac imaging operations that control costs and achieve clinical excellence, while examining the most effective ways to market you imaging services.

For more information regarding both conferences, contact Melissa Tashijan at 312-780-0700 x 217 or mtashjian@acius.net.

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