April 2005

Features

Cover Story

	A Conversation With R James Brenner, MD, JD - Mammography: Crisis or Crossroads?
	by George Wiley
	Despite the lawsuits and inadequate reimbursement, one expert sees much to admire in mammography and harbors hope for its future.

	Seekers of Safe Harbor: Caveat Emptor
	by Norton L. Travis JD, Peter M. Hoffman JD
	In a new advisory opinion from the OIG, the government warns against sham management arrangements with referrers.


	Brain Revelations: Imaging at 3 T
	by Matilde Inglese MD, PhD
	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.


	8 Quality Criteria for Mammography
	by Stephen A. Feig MD
	The technique of all persons associated with administering and interpreting mammography contributes to the quality of the image.


	Osteoporosis Diagnosis: Adding Fracture Risk Assessment
	by Ron Shinkman
	As the mega-generation ages, radiologists can play a role in meeting one of the public health challenges of the coming decades.

Departments

	Lateral View
	MedPAC's Mixed Bag
	by Cheryl Proval
	MedPAC's report to Congress is a harbinger of change for the way health care is reimbursed.


	Guest Editorial
	Putting PET in Perspective
	by Robert L. Bridges MD
	The author makes a case for the viability of pure PET imaging in the community setting - and beyond.


	STAT Read
	by Arati Murti


	Imaging Informatics
	Rethinking the Radiologist Work Space
	by Gerald R. Kolb JD
	An investment in ergonomics will pay dividends in the health and productivity of the reader.


	Imaging Business
	Marketing Comfort in Breast Imaging
	by Lisa Evans Labbe RT, RM
	A breast imaging marketing program built around a comfortable mammogram met with financial and clinical success.


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