Business Intelligence

Providers utilize business intelligence to monitor referral patterns and collaborate with clinicians who order their services. Such analytics tools have also been deployed in the specialty to improve productivity, track patient satisfaction and bolster quality.

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Varian Earns FDA Approval for New Radiotherapy Transponder

Varian Medical Systems has won FDA approval for a device that improves the tracking of patient respiration during radiotherapy.

Zecotek Sues Phillips, Saint-Gobain for Patent Infringement on PET Scanners

Zecotek Photonics said this week it filed a lawsuit against Saint-Gobain and Phillips Healthcare for patent infringement.

Leading Benefits Management Company Applauds President’s Budget

Marking a stark contrast to the position of the several radiology groups, MedSolutions – a benefit management company – has come out in favor of the President’s proposed budget for its cuts to medical imaging.

Virginia Lawmakers Pass Breast Tissue Density Awareness Bill

The Virginia legislature has passed and the Governor is expected to sign a bill requiring that radiologists test and report breast tissue density as part of a routine mammography exam.

Second Victim Dies in Criminal Case Against Rad Tech

The second victim named in a criminal case against a radiology technologist in Georgia has died

Lantheus Pens Deal for Definity in China

Lantheus Medical Imaging said this week it brokered a deal to distribute its Definity contrast material for echocardiograms in China.

CMS Proposed Rule for Stage 2 MU Includes ACR ‘Asks’

The ACR expressed an initial thumbs-up on the proposed rule for Stage 2 Meaningful Use, released by CMS on February 23.

FDA Approves Revised Label for Rubidium Compound CardioGen-82

The Food and Drug Administration approved revised labeling for CardioGen-82 this month, signaling a return to the market soon for an important compound in cardiovascular nuclear medicine.

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