The number of organizations falling behind the curve for ICD-10 implementation is shrinking, according to a survey from American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

The MRI-based attenuation correction (MRAC) method using atlas registration and pattern recognition (AT&PR) provides better overall PET quantification accuracy than the basic MR image segmentation approach, according to a study in the September issue of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has released a guide to reduce unintended consequences of EHRs to address provider problems that can occur when implementing and using an EHR.

Preclinical imaging is presenting new opportunities for potential care of new patient populations that includes spinal imaging for bone marrow cellurarity assessment and a unique brain imaging technique.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released its final rule on Medicaid recovery audit contractors (RACs), directing states to coordinate with other contractors, entities auditing Medicaid providers and state and federal law enforcement agencies.

Mid County Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine has selected Agfa HealthCare to supply two new CR systems to service patients needing spine, bone and joint examinations.

The Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed) released a statement Sept. 16the date of an FDA public meeting on the Institute of Medicines (IOM's) 510(k) reportdetailing its opposition to the IOM's findings. The statement from Janet Trunzo, executive vice president for technology and regulatory affairs for AdvaMed, followed another critical review of the report issued in July from AdvaMed President and CEO Stephen J. Ubl.

Shannon Medical Center, in San Angelo, Texas, has installed Toshiba America Medical Systems IntinixTM CF-i single plane vascular x-ray system to conduct radial artery interventions.