Recently added articles from Imaging Economics:
Goodbye RBM, hello ROE-DS? With the Obama budget proposal, getting a preapproval from a radiology benefits manager may become a Medicare mandate. but is there a better way to screen for unnecessary imaging exams?(Best Practices: Ideas for Hospitals, Centers, and Practices)(radiology benefit management)
Jun 01, 2009; ... There is hope for radiologists and physicians aggravated by the red tape and inconsistencies of radiology benefit management (RBM) systems used by insurance carriers to reduce the number of medically unnecessary imaging exams. Instead of the traditional--and some might say ...
Developing world to receive imaging support.(Budget Beat)
Jun 01, 2009; ... According to the World Health Organization (WHO), two-thirds of the world's population is without access to basic diagnostic medical imaging services. WHO further estimates that there is a need for one diagnostic imaging machine for every 50,000 people. Now the World Health Imaging ...
Texas facility transformed by EHR.(Budget Beat)(electronic health record)
Jun 01, 2009; ... Since the implementation of Medsphere's OpenVista electronic health record (EHR), Midland Memorial Hospital (MMH) in Midland, Tex, has realized a host of improved clinical results, including fewer patient deaths and medical errors and decreased infection rates, as confirmed by an ...
EMRs: putting physicians in power: Quantum and IBM release next-generation EMR and connectivity solution designed to be easy to implement, use, and maintain by physicians.(Imaging Informatics: Managing the Flow in Radiology)(electronic medical records)(International Business Machines Corp.)
Jun 01, 2009; ... The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 allocates $19.2 billion for the implementation of health care information technology, an effort its backers hope will encourage the majority of health care providers to adopt comprehensive electronic health records (EHR) by 2014.1 The ...
Turning up the HEAT: BridgeHead Software and Sun introduce a new data management solution designed to expand the storage and retention capabilities of EMR systems.(EHR UPDATE)(healthcare enterprise archiving technology)(electronic medical records)
Jun 01, 2009 ... The Stimulus Bill seeks to stimulate various industries, including health care. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 lists provisions--including medical incentives for both physicians and health care institutions--to push the adoption and "meaningful use" of electronic ...
Scripps health seeks standardization through new EMR: administration seeks to eliminate variability with upgrade to GE's centricity enterprise version 6.1.(EHR UPDATE)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2009 ... A nonprofit, community-based health care delivery network in San Diego, the Scripps Health organization comprises five campuses with four acute care hospitals, 19 outpatient facilities, and home health care services. Its more than 12,000 employees include approximately 2,600 affiliated ...
Pediatric hospital installs kid-friendly CT scanner.(Product Spotlight: CT)(computed tomography)
Jun 01, 2009; ... For pediatric patients, any imaging exam can be a scary experience. Traditional CT scanning, while necessary, can be frightening, require sedation for children to stay still, and increase radiation exposure at a vulnerable age. As a result, children's hospitals are always looking for ways ...
Next generation nuclear cardiac imaging.
Jun 01, 2009 ... A new entry in the cardiac CT field, one promising low-dose radiation and significant reduction of artifacts, has received FDA 510(k) clearance. As a result, the nuclear cardiology imaging field may find a powerful new push forward. The Cardius X-ACT from the Digirad Corporation ...
It started with the promise of health care access for all and a pledge to modernize the health care system.(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2009 ... President Barack Obama's push for health care reform, and his signing the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 into law, may well ignite a health care revolution in America. This special issue looks at the new administration's objectives, initiatives, and legislation and their ...
Meaningful search: what constitutes "meaningful use" and "certified EHR?" No one yet knows for sure. but understanding key features and functionalities can make your EHR search more meaningful while the ONC works out the details.(electronic health records)(office of the national coordinator)
Jun 01, 2009; ... The announcement in early 2009 of incentive payments targeted for providers adopting EHR has certainly accelerated the action in the EHR industry. Providers who previously had been sitting on the fence now see the Stimulus money looming on the horizon and suddenly want to select and ...
Into the breach: acronyms such as ARRA and HITECH are colliding with terms like "meaningful use" and "breach notification" to influence radiology and patient privacy issues.(american recovery and reinvestment act)(health information technology for economic and clinical health act )
Jun 01, 2009; ... Deep within the $728 billion Stimulus Package lies a relatively modest $19 billion dedicated to electronic health records (EHRs) and other health information technology projects. Weighing in at more than 300 pages, the governing package is technically known as the American Recovery and ...
A working model? To better control imaging utilization costs, Obama's budget calls for the use of radiology benefit managers in the Medicare environment. But does the RBM model work?(radiology benefit managers)
Jun 01, 2009; ... With health care costs spiraling out of control, President Barack Obama has vowed to implement reforms in an effort to rein in costs. One of the areas his administration is particularly focused on is medical imaging, especially within the Medicare environment. "Imaging is one of ...
Words of advice: taking advantage of EHR cash incentives written into the 2009 economic Stimulus Package? Radiology departments know what it's like to transition into the world--and savings--of electronic health record systems with today's voice recognition technology.(electronic health record)
Jun 01, 2009; ... Starting in 2011, hospitals and physicians that purchase approved electronic health record (EHR) systems will see rich cash incentives, thanks to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. With today's EHR systems able to utilize voice recognition (VR) systems in lieu of ...
Online polls. (What's online at www.imagingeconomics.com.(Survey)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2009 ... <Pre> Online Polls This month, Imaging Economics asked online readers: Has your MRI patient volume dropped since the recession? No31.6% Yes 68.4% Note: Table made from ...
Online Q&As. (What's online at www.imagingeconomics.com.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Visit our Expert Insight forum to see readers' questions and experts' answers in the following areas: * PACS ...
Online newsletter. (What's online at www.imagingeconomics.com.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Visit www.imagingeconomics.com to subscribe to our two weekly e-newsletters. IE's ADVISOR brings you business news, and IE's TECH EDGE brings you product and ...
Online calendar. (What's online at www.imagingeconomics.com.(Calendar)
Jun 01, 2009 ... Check out upcoming events, or send us yours to post-all at www.imaging economics.com/calendar.asp. Upcoming events include: * Brigham and Women's ...
Online news. (What's online at www.imagingeconomics.com.
Jun 01, 2009 ... * VA Software an Untapped EHR Resource? * Siemens PET/CT Garners FDA OK * GE to Commit $6 ...
Safescan Intercept Pillar from Mednovus.(Technology Review: New Products for the Imaging Industry)
Jun 01, 2009 ... Helping to improve MRI safety for patients and staff, the Safescan Intercept Pillar ferromagnetic detection system from Mednovus Inc, Leucadia, Calif, is designed to detect potentially dangerous materials that are brought into MRI suites. Specifically, its two coordinated, independent ...
Disposable endocavity needle guidance system from CIVCO. (Technology Review: New Products for the Imaging Industry).
Jun 01, 2009 ... For use with ZONARE's E9-4 transducer, the disposable endocavity needle guidance system from CIVCO Medical Solutions, Kalona, Iowa, features zero needle resistance, offers smooth movement and navigation during puncture procedures, and accepts 16-18 gauge instruments. Working in conjunction ...