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Vascular Imaging: A Field in Motion |
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by Cheryl Hall Harris |
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Healthcare’s drive toward less invasive procedures is placing a greater emphasis
on MRI and CT for diagnostic purposes, while interventional techniques utilize real-time
x-ray angiography and ultrasound to see patients receive better care. The beneficiary from
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An Eye on CAD |
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by Marie S. Marchese |
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Whether it is called computer-aided detection or computer-assisted diagnosis, CAD is
gaining momentum as a technology to help radiologists see more, see better, and see
earlier. With its roots in mammography, CAD is advancing to chest X-rays and CT scans to
provide radiologists with a second set of eyes. |
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Cover Story: RAIDers of the Lost Archive |
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by Lin Muschlitz |
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A healthcare provider’s choice of information storage technology will affect
workflow, daily efficiencies and productivity. One issue is whether to archive images
internally, across multiple servers or in an off-site, electronic information storage
warehouse. |
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Regulatory Watch: HIPAA and Radiology |
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by Wayne Forrest |
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The deadlines are set in place. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
of 1996 (HIPAA) is coming in October and many facilities finally are taking HIPAA
seriously. How many facilities will be ready? And how many will have to apply for
extensions? |
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Case Study: Teleradiology in Iowa |
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by Gillian Klucas |
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The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics has developed a program to provide timely
and accurate radiology services to rural hospitals and their patients. Taking the
initiative and creating an efficient system was just one of the challenges. |
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