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Seekers of Safe Harbor: Caveat Emptor |
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by Norton L. Travis JD, Peter M. Hoffman JD |
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In a new advisory opinion from the OIG, the government warns against sham management arrangements with referrers. |
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Brain Revelations: Imaging at 3 T |
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by Matilde Inglese MD, PhD |
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Higher field strength magnets offer compelling benefits in the realm of the brain for applications such as MRS, in which increased spatial and temporal resolution could provide better metabolite quantification. |
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8 Quality Criteria for Mammography |
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by Stephen A. Feig MD |
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The technique of all persons associated with administering and interpreting mammography contributes to the quality of the image. |
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Osteoporosis Diagnosis: Adding Fracture Risk Assessment |
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by Ron Shinkman |
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As the mega-generation ages, radiologists can play a role in meeting one of the public health challenges of the coming decades. |
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Lateral View |
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MedPAC's Mixed Bag |
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by Cheryl Proval |
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MedPAC's report to Congress is a harbinger of change for the way health care is reimbursed. |
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Guest Editorial |
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Putting PET in Perspective |
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by Robert L. Bridges MD |
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The author makes a case for the viability of pure PET imaging in the community setting - and beyond. |
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STAT Read |
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by Arati Murti |
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Imaging Informatics |
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Rethinking the Radiologist Work Space |
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by Gerald R. Kolb JD |
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An investment in ergonomics will pay dividends in the health and productivity of the reader. |
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Imaging Business |
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Marketing Comfort in Breast Imaging |
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by Lisa Evans Labbe RT, RM |
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A breast imaging marketing program built around a comfortable mammogram met with financial and clinical success. |
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Technology Review |
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April 2005 |
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