Leadership and vision are crucial for an e-prescribing initiative because effective leadership is necessary to build commitment across a team, according to Diane R. Jones, JD, vice president of policy and programs at e-Health Initiative during an informational webinar on the current and future states of e-prescribing.

Elektra has updated its arc-based combined radiation therapy planning and delivery solution, VMAT [volume modulated arc therapy], with Monaco planning software.

Non-invasive coronary CT angiography (CCTA) is a cost-effective alternative to invasive cardiac catheterization in the care of patients who have positive stress test results, but less than a 50 percent chance of having coronary artery disease (CAD), according to a study in the May issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.

The risk for false-positive results on lung cancer screening tests is substantial following only two annual exams, particularly for low-dose CT, based on the results of a study published in the April issue of Annals of Internal Medicine.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed the fiscal year (FY) 2011 policies and payment rates for inpatient services furnished to people with Medicare by both acute-care hospitals and long-term care hospitals, decreasing payments by 0.1 percent, or $142 million, compared with FY 2010.

The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) installed a new president, president-elect and treasurer during its 101st annual meeting this week in Washington, D.C.

Eli Lilly reported a net income dip of 5 percent in its financial results for the first quarter of 2010, compared with first quarter of 2009.

University Hospital of Zrich is now treating cancer patients with Varian Medical Systems' TrueBeam system.