Reading Time: 2 minutes readHospitals across the country are hosting events this month to raise awareness about the importance of early detection of breast cancer. Last week I had the opportunity to attend the 18th annual breast cancer education event hosted by Highland Hospital’s Breast Imaging […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes readCapital is a finite resource, and today’s healthcare providers want the best systems and technology. At the same time you’re feeling the pressure of Meaningful Use compliance and the transition towards Accountable Care Organizations. The challenge is how to allocate funding […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes readAt the opening session of the annual meeting of AHRA: The Association for Medical Imaging Management, Edward J. Cronin, Jr., Chief Executive Officer of AHRA warned some of his comments would address a very serious situation facing AHRA. The thoughts running […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes readA recent CapSite study[1] revealed that some 20 percent of U.S. healthcare organizations will be replacing their PACS either this year or next. As with any IT system replacement there are many factors to be considered, ranging from physician and department […]
Reading Time: 1 minute readAs an addition to our podcast series around the topic of meaningful use in radiology, we spoke with Dr. Roger Eng, MD, Chairman of Radiology, Chinese Hospital, and President of Golden Gate Radiology Medical Group. Dr. Eng highlights the opportunities and challenges for radiologists […]
Reading Time: 1 minute readHelen Darling, President of National Business Group on Health, opened this year’s AHRA conference today with some sobering but much needed information on the state of healthcare in America. In detailing the potentially disastrous consequences that will come from healthcare costs […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes readConnecticut recently passed a law mandating that women undergoing mammography screening be informed of their breast tissue density. Much discussion has followed as to whether this is a good idea for patients, and what the ramifications might be for mammography centers […]
Reading Time: 1 minute readEvery RSNA attendee faces the same challenge: there’s too much to see and not enough time. Everyone wants to experience the year’s most innovative and advanced new products. But inevitably, unless you can clone yourself, you’ll have to choose among RSNA’s […]
Reading Time: 1 minute readOur vision is to create medical imaging solutions that dramatically improve the quality and cost of care. That’s why we’re constantly striving to help radiology and diagnostic imaging professionals do their job efficiently and cost effectively. So, why the blog? Everything […]