April 2005: Multi-Slice CT: 64 And Counting

Features

Cover Story

	Multi-Slice CT: 64 and Counting
	by Wren Davis
	Multi-slice CT technology continues to mature, but its full potential has yet to be realized.

	Service Made Simple
	by Mark Dye, RT
	Today's array of service-contract options available on medical equipment require organizations to understand what they offer—and what they don't.


	The Skinny on Flat-Panel Displays
	by Sarah Schmelling
	Flat-panel LCDs provide sharper images with a lower cost. Here, vendors in the field applaud their offerings and spotlight future trends.

Departments

	To the Point
	CT: King of the World
	by Andi Lucas


	Newswatch
	April 2005
	X-rays open window to the past; CMS announces additional PET reimbursement; Neurognostics' fMRI-related device cleared by FDA; new companies announced; and more.


	Informatics Report
	Minimize Stress: Plan Properly
	by Michael Mack


	Step by Step
	Leasing Versus Buying
	by Renee DiIulio
	When acquiring new equipment, what's the right decision to keep finances strong?


	Case Study
	Building a Better Bon Secours
	by Mary Ann Wyman
	A retooling of its equipment-management program helps one nationwide healthcare system save time and money.


	Product Showcase


	Guest Editorial
	Accounts Receivable: A Center's Most Valuable Asset
	by Ginger A. Ryder and Antony G. Clarke