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.

U.S. Breast Imaging Market To Hit $1 Billion By 2017

The U.S. breast imaging and mammography market will recover from the recession and double in value over the next decade, as clinics replace old film units and adopt new molecular imaging technologies, according to a new report. 

IData Research, a market research firm, estimates the breast imaging market will reach $1 billion by 2017. Hologic Inc.

CME Course To Cover Breast Tomosynthesis Interpretation

World Class CME, a Fort Mill, S.C.-based physician-founded company that provides continuing medical education in the areas of radiology, ultrasound, gynecology, and sleep medicine, is now accepting registrations for a breast biopsy workshop designed to provide radiologists with the FDA-mandated eight hours of case-based training in three

Bill Would Force Approval Of Preventive Services

A New Jersey representative has introduced to the U.S. House of Representatives legislation that would bar group health plans and health insurance issuers from denying coverage for preventive services, including mammograms as a result of federal guidelines.

Virtual Radiologic Launches Breast Imaging Solutions Delivery Program

Virtual Radiologic (vRad), a technology-enabled national radiology practice whose 325 radiologists serve 2,700-plus facilities and read seven million studies annually, earlier this week announced the launch of a breast imaging solutions delivery program it says will expand access to “the highest-quality interpretations” from fellowship-trained

Gadavist Gets FDA Nod

Gadavist (gadobutrol), a gadolinium-based contrast agent (GBCA), has received FDA approval for use in patients undergoing MRI of the central nervous system. Manufactured by Bayer Pharmaceuticals, Gadavist provides contrast-enhanced imaging of the central nervous system, helping to detect and visualize lesions that disrupt the cell barrier that

Outpatient Imaging Affiliates Acquires Seven Imaging Centers

Outpatient Imaging Affiliates, LLC (OIA), a nationwide owner and operator of 25 outpatient imaging centers in nine states, has announced the acquisition of seven outpatient imaging centers from Diagnostic Health Corporation (DHC). The centers are located in Tennessee, Alabama, and Colorado; terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Congress Struggling With Repeal Of 1099 Tax-Reporting Requirement

A bill that would repeal a provision of the Affordable Care Act deemed a “mistake” by President Obama remains stalled in Congress as it struggles with 2012 budget differences. Repealing the provision, which requires small businesses, including physicians, to file an IRS 1099 form for each vendor purchase of $600 or more, would result in a tax

St. Thomas Health Launches Imaging Partnership

Saint Thomas Health yesterday announced the formation of Saint Thomas Outpatient Imaging, a new joint venture between the five-hospital system and two of the area’s leading radiology groups, Premier Radiology and MidState Radiology. Once the transaction of $100 million is complete, Saint Thomas Outpatient Imaging will be the largest network of