Medical Imaging

Physicians utilize medical imaging to see inside the body to diagnose and treat patients. This includes computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), X-ray, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, angiography,  and the nuclear imaging modalities of PET and SPECT. 

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HPS, MedAssets HSCA align for purchasing power

Group purchasing organizations (GPOs) The Hospital Purchasing Service (HPS) and MedAssets HSCA are combining their respective resources.

CMS/Medicare offers contingency plan for October deadline

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) this week said that it will accept noncompliant electronic transactions after the upcoming Oct. 16 compliance deadline.

MGMA hosts its 2003 annual conference next month

The Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) is hosting its annual conference Oct. 12 - 15 in Philadelphia.

Philips Medical Systems acquires The R.P. Kincheloe Co.

Philips Medical Systems' sales and service organization is expanding in Texas and Oklahoma.

Regulators give green light to GE's acquisition of Instrumentarium

General Electric Co. (GE) on Sept. 16 cleared the final hurdle in the regulatory process to purchase Instrumentarium Corp. for approximately $2.1 billion.

Agfa to proceed with Western Australia PACS project

Agfa Healthcare Australia is set to embark on a $17 million contract for its PACS and RIS system to support image management in a number of tertiary hospitals in Western Australia (WA).

DICOM Standards Committee celebrates its inaugural advanced seminar

What's new and exciting in DICOM? The question will be answered in Baltimore, Md., as the DICOM Standards Committee hosts its first-ever DICOM anniversary conference Sept. 22-23.

Exploring the future of healthcare in the IT age drives TETHIC this year

Washington, D.C. is the site for The Emerging Technologies and Healthcare Innovations Congress (TETHIC) September 22-24.

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Cardiovascular Business
Cardiology practices pay $17.7M to settle fraud allegations brought on by whistleblowers

A total of 16 cardiology practices from 12 states settled with the DOJ to resolve allegations they overbilled Medicare for imaging agents used to diagnose cardiovascular disease. 

Cardiovascular Business
Cardiology, radiology specialists debate CCTA’s rise as a go-to imaging modality for CAD

CCTA is being utilized more and more for the diagnosis and management of suspected coronary artery disease. An international group of specialists shared their perspective on this ongoing trend.

Cardiovascular Business
New AI program delivers rapid, accurate echo video assessments

The new technology shows early potential to make a significant impact on imaging workflows and patient care.