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Surgical Center Wins Appeal in Insurance Fraud Case

New Jersey ASC did not violate laws on self-referral or waiving payment.

Improving standard of Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Care while increasing MRI revenues

Standalone Performance AUROC curve of Bot Image's ProstatID AI Software obtained during clinical studies using retrospective Imaging and Pathology data from various MRI vendors and locations.

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Dr. Constance Lehman Discusses Targeted Breast Ultrasound and New Mammography Guidelines During RSNA 2009

At the recent 2009 RSNA Annual Meeting, DOTmed taped an interview with Dr. Connie Lehman, professor and lead author of two recent studies indicating targeted breast ultrasound as a viable alternative to biopsies in women under 40.

The INFINITT CIS Health Kiosk

Discover the INFINITT CIS Kiosk, a breakthrough in automated health screenings.
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Dropping the Dose: A Priority at RSNA

Amid worries over medical radiation exposure, vendors are looking to software and gadgets that help keep images sharp, and patients and radiologists safe.

More Than $500 Million in Stimulus Money Released for Health Center Improvements, HIT

Eighty-five community health centers to benefit.

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DOTmed Industry Sector Report: Leasing and Finance in Medicine

As Financing Falters, Medical Equipment Leasing Takes the Lead

Health Care Reform Round-Up: Reid Says Consensus Reached on Public Option

Dems reach agreement in moderate and progressive factions as amendment voting continues.

FDA Reveals More Radiation Exposure Cases

CT perfusion studies at three California hospitals under investigation.

This Month in Medical History - December: A Heartening Breakthrough

Poets have tapped into its symbolism for hundreds of years, it has lent its services to a number of words including breaking, rending, ache, felt, warming and more.

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Imaging Forecast: Cloud Computing Takes RSNA by Storm

Read DOTmed's report on cloud computing services exhibited at this year's RSNA trade show.

Elastography Stretches the Accuracy of Ultrasound

An "old-new" ultrasound technique that measures the stiffness of tissue comes into its own at RSNA 2009.

AMA and United Healthcare Settlement Has Preliminary Approval From Court

Settlement would resolve some claims regarding use of Ingenix database.

CMS: Some PET Scans for Bone Metastasis May Be Covered

Medicare proposes to cover treatment strategies under clinical study protocols.

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CDC Warns of Swine Flu Online Scam

Registration for a state vaccination program is an internet fraud scheme.

Voting on Senate Reform Bill Begins With Women's Health Issues, Medicare Assurances

Being a woman is not a "pre-existing condition," says Senator Mikulski.

For High-Risk Women, Mammography Can More Than Double Risk for Breast Cancer

Mammography helps doctors detect breast cancer, but could it cause it? Scientists from the Netherlands suggest that for high-risk women, the answer might be yes.

Study in JAMA Finds Infections Common in ICU Stays

Infection risk increases with length of ICU stay.

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Thanks to Cancer's Inflexibility, an Ultrasound Tool Can Better Detect Breast Lesions

An ultrasound technique that measures stiffness of tissue dramatically improves detection rates in finding breast cancer, according to a presentation at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

Group Dynamics: December 2009 Edition

Many CT Series Unnecessary, Study Finds

Many patients going in for an abdominal CT scan get additional series largely intended only for patients with kidney problems, according to a study presented at the Radiological Society of North American (RSNA).

New Products in the Mix at RSNA Tradeshow

A first look at new technology and trends coming out of this year's technical exhibit.

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RSNA President Dr. Gary Becker Talks About This Year's Annual Meeting

DOTmed's exclusive interview with the current president of RSNA.

Live Day Four Video Report From RSNA

See the latest DOTmed HD video report direct from the show floor.

What Works in Medicine? The Answer Is Often Clearer Than We Think

University HealthSystem Consortium and ECRI Institute provide academic medical centers with current technology assessments to inform buying decisions.