Jack L. Baker, MD, a Houston radiologist who owned and operated Fairmount Diagnostic Center and Open MRI, has agreed to pay $650,000 to the U.S. to settle claims that he illegally paid doctors to induce referrals to his imaging center.

ORLANDO, Fla.There are a number of models for handling imaging equipment service costs, but whatever strategy a practice chooses, there are multiple ways to make service agreements work in a practices favor, according to a presentation Aug. 14 at the 40th annual meeting of AHRA: the Association for Medical Imaging Management.

Manufacturers of medical devices must prepare to respond to the FDAs new unique device identification (UDI) provisions, which could require serialization not only of finished products but also constituent components. This may require manufacturers to rethink sourcing and supplier monitoring processes.

ORLANDO, Fla.Doctors and patients view risks differently, and because of this, effective patient communication requires more than simply dumbing down information, according to the opening keynote presentation Aug. 13 at the 40th annual meeting of AHRA: the Association for Medical Imaging Management.

Montana Interventional and Diagnostic Radiology Specialists in Helena, Mont., has filed a lawsuit charging abuse of monopoly power against St. Peters Hospital, according to a report in Independent Record. The suit calls for restoration of staff privileges and payment for damages.

ORLANDO, Fla.Even though the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), more reforms will be necessary to control spending and preserve the healthcare system, according to a presentation Aug. 12 at the 40th annual meeting of AHRA: the Association for Medical Imaging Management.

Oregon Medical Group has ordered Carestreams Vue RIS+PACS+Reporting technology to facilitate image management.

As healthcare delivery models continue to evolve, radiology must be proactive in addressing the imaging needs of the future. A large part of this effort will entail solidifying the role of the multispecialty radiologist, according to an article published in the August issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology.