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