One of the article’s biggest critics, it seems, was the author’s own institution.

“While the intention of the bill’s sponsors is to protect patients, the unintended consequences of this legislation would increase the risk to patient safety,” said Patrick Hope, executive director of MITA.

The move builds upon the Montreal tech company’s cloud-based imaging strategy and allows Intelerad to provide a flexible approach to managed services and a hybrid cloud solution to providers.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently unveiled its proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, which is set to take effect on Jan. 1.

The claim also charges that the interventional radiologist did nothing to confirm the proper placement of a catheter, such as ordering necessary imaging.

Also, Hologic criticizes new American Cancer Society screening guidelines, while GE Healthcare and Merit Medical see sales slide in second quarter. 

In 1982, LAPD Police Chief Darryl Gates called the cardiologist with an unexpected question. 

The analysis was sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association and included more than 25,000 Medicare beneficiaries, with researchers exploring whether positron emission tomography could curb costs.