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With Congress fully engaged in the health reform debate, the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT), working in conjunction with the Alliance for Quality Medical Imaging & Radiation Therapy, is closely monitoring the ongoing discussions to make sure the CARE bill is included in the conversation.

Pioneers in critical test findings defined a “critical value” as a result that suggested that the patient was in imminent danger unless appropriate therapy or treatment was initiated promptly. Because of these observations, the concept of defining critical values and systems for reporting critical results has been adopted by labs worldwide.

In the wake of possible Molybdenum-99 shortages that could cripple diagnostic and nuclear medicine procedures in the U.S., healthcare professionals are scrambling for a solution. Developers at Bracco Diagnostics Inc. may already have one.

If you were bargain hunting at a neighborhood garage sale, you probably wouldn’t think twice about haggling over the cost of an old lamp. You wouldn't expect it in an industry as professional as healthcare. Yet, every day, healthcare providers forfeit revenue to payers who erroneously deny and underpay for services they provide. As a result, physicians are left searching for new ways to drive down operational costs in order to maintain an income.

Roland Talanow, MD, PhD, a radiologist at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, created Radiolopolis, a virtual world that provides radiology professionals with tools and information they can use daily. rt image caught up with Talanow to find out what Radiolopolis offers and how it continues to grow and add new features for its members.

If you missed the big Radiological Society of North America show in Chicago, have no fear. rt image was there, collecting breaking news that stands to change the face of radiology. From MRI and SPECT to ultrasound and mammography, big changes lie ahead.

If you missed the big Radiological Society of North America show in Chicago, have no fear. rt image was there, collecting breaking news that stands to change the face of radiology. From MRI and SPECT to ultrasound and mammography, big changes lie ahead.

In this installment of Examine | Case Reports, we look at the case of a false-positive FDG-PET in a 12-year-old girl due to brown adipose tissue (BAT) uptake in the abdomen. This case report was originally published in the October issue of the Journal of Radiology Case Reports. The full version can be accessed at www.radiologycases.com.

Is your hospital or facility looking to purchase a CR system? Get all the specs before you buy. rt image compiled the details from industry vendors so you can compare the latest products.

We gather the specs – you decide. Compare these and our other product charts online at www.rt-image.com/datasheet.

One would think that a woman who had endured the trauma of a childhood cancer would be extra vigilant about standard cancer screening, but new research shows that many female survivors are avoiding their annual mammograms.

It’s RSNA time, which means new innovations, product upgrades, and technological advancements. You’ll find it all in the exhibit halls of McCormick Place. Here, rt image offers a sneak preview of what the top vendors will be showcasing at the conference this year. Be the first to know what’s in store for 2010.

Education is an important tool to help you reach your career goals. The online FHCHS BSRS degree delivers a quality education that provides a well-rounded environment – intellectually, spiritually, socially – to help you succeed.

Whether you're adding a new modality, replacing or upgrading your current equipment, Sound Imaging will handle all the logistics. We offer turnkey solutions for both MRI and CT that will meet your needs and match your budget. For over ten years, Sound Imaging has delivered excellent, timely service to many clients across the nation. From planning to execution, Sound Imaging will guide you in the right direction.

If you've been following the current healthcare reform debate, you know that there is a lot at stake for the medical imaging industry – reimbursement, jobs, and technology all hang on an uncertain future. In this rt image roundtable discussion, we hear from industry analysts and experts on how the medical imaging field is reacting to the headlines and what (if any) solutions exist.

Monitoring employee performance takes time and effort, but it is a key element in the development of a successful, engaged workforce. The process starts from the moment the employee comes to the interview, so establishing expectations and giving new employees the tools and resources they need to succeed can set a great foundation.

Newly developed Web-based workflow systems can now integrate tightly with PACS/RIS and facilitate communication between radiologists, technologists, support staff, and physicians in other departments. This automated approach allows radiologists to initiate various workflows directly from PACS that achieve multiple positive outcomes.

There is some concern that people may forego necessary imaging procedures because of misinterpretation of a recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine about radiation exposure.