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April 2004


Features

Cover Story
Northwestern University: Building Context for Breast Imaging
  by Carol Daus
  The Lynn Sage Comprehensive Breast Center awaits its next big move

Medicine's Malediction
  by George Wiley
  Radiologists have much to fear from big-payment malpractice judgments that are boosting premiums and altering practices: the call has gone out for relief on the federal level
Is UAE for You?
  by Carol Daus
  Adding uterine artery embolization to the women's care line of services requires the right demographics, a high level of commitment, and a minimal financial investment
The Value of CAD in Clinical Practice
  by Gerald R. Kolb JD
  A new study that offers conflicting evidence of the value of CAD leads the author to question whether the results are applicable to a private practice setting
BMD: Testing the Waters
  by Chris Wolski
  The bone mineral densitometry market is growing, but so is the competition; nonetheless, the test remains a natural extension of breast screening services.


Departments

  Lateral View
The Hegemony of the Payor
  by Cheryl Proval
  Guest Editorial
Tomosynthesis: New Weapon in Breast Cancer Fight
  by Elizabeth Rafferty MD
  Initial studies show that tomosynthesis has the ability to reveal 16% more cancers than conventional mammography and reduce false positives by 85%
STAT Read
  by Arati Murti
  Imaging Cancer
Demand-Side PET
  by Kirk W. Reinitz CPA
  The education of the referring physician will play a vital role in the future supply of and demand for PET imaging services
  Imaging Informatics
PACS for the Independent Imaging Center
  by Ted Huss, John Vlahos
  A successful PACS implementation for a freestanding imaging center is contingent on getting the right functionality
  Imaging Technology
Technical Advances in DR and CR: Part 2
  by Michael J. Flynn PhD
  Work-flow and cost-efficiency benefits can be obtained with new DR and CR technology, and technical advances suggest further clinical enhancements ahead
Technology Review
Special Section

A Philadelphia Story: Cardiac Catheterization Center Demonstrates Out-of-the-Box Success
  by Seleen Street Collins
  Approved by the state as a demonstration project, this freestanding facility offers patients and physicians a comfortable, efficient alternative for diagnostic catheterizations.
Creating the Ideal Environment for Patients and Staff
  by Seleen Street Collins
The Financial Model: Creating a 'Virtuous Circle of Satisfaction'
  by Seleen Street Collins
The Clinical Protocol: Safety and Efficiency Are Top Priorities
  by Seleen Street Collins
The Physician Perspective: All the Right Stuff
  by Seleen Street Collins

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