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Table of ConTenTs January 2008 Volume 6, Number 1 Departments 4 on The web › HealthImaging.com cover story 7 The enTerprise › Is More Better? 14 | A Look Inside Next-Generation Multidetector CT Multidetector CT scanning is about to take the next step with major vendors previewing their next-generation systems at RSNA. More detectors, more speed, full organ coverage, less dose—take a look. By Lisa Fratt 8 news updaTe › Proposed bill calls for reversal of imaging cuts in Medicare reimbursement › President vetoes HHS bill that includes ONCHIT › Supreme Court hears appeal that may prohibit suits for FDA-cleared devices 20 ConvenTion spoTlighT: › › › › RSNA In Review Educational Sessions Clinical Studies Keynote Addresses Technology Trends 47 reader’s resourCe › Advertisers Index › Company Index › Coming Soon Features 34 | Managing TeChnology RIS/PACS in the Imaging Center: Shifting from Best of Breed to Best Practices Integrated RIS/PACS is the hot ticket in radiology these days — driving better workflow, productivity, reporting and even billing. By Lisa Fratt 48 sTaT sheeT 36 | Case sTudy Sweden: A Study in Mammography Excellence Digital Issue All of the features of a print magazine — online. HealthImaging.com On the COver: Clinical images courtesy of Siemens Medical Solutions. Sweden has led the way in instituting successful mammography practices. Here are some lessons to learn on efficiency and effectiveness. By Leslie K. Anderson 38 | TeChnology review The Votes are in: Yea for Speech in U.S. Capital & Beyond Speech recognition is adding more fans. It has hit the tipping point with excellent accuracy rates, few bugs and smooth implementation. By Beth Walsh Health Imaging & IT (ISSN 1546-0002) is published monthly by TriMed Media Group, Inc. Copyright © 2008 by TriMed Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any form is forbidden without permission. Every precaution is taken to ensure accuracy of content; however, the information, opinions and statements expressed in the articles and advertisements herein are those of the writer and/or advertiser, and not necessarily those of the Publisher. Postage paid at Providence, RI, and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions are available free of charge to qualified individuals. Publisher reserves the right to determine qualification for a free subscription. Postmaster: Please send address changes to: Health Imaging & IT, PO Box 28125, Providence RI 02908. 42 | people & TeChnology Subspecialty Reading Services: Quality Reads • Peace of Mind • 24/7 The demand for subspecialty expertise has skyrocketed in the past few years with clinicians looking for fast, precise, in-depth reporting. By Sarah Lamberti 44 | iMaging Tools Enterprise Lung CAD Eases Workflow Newer, enterprise versions of lung CAD software are making it easier than ever to apply the technology to chest x-rays and improve early detection. By Beth Walsh HealthImaging.com January 2008 | Health Imaging & IT http://HealthImaging.com http://HealthImaging.com http://HealthImaging.com

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Health Imaging & IT Table of Contents On the Web The Enterprise: Is More Better? News Update A Look Inside Next-Generation Multidetector CT Convention Spotlight: RSNA in Review RIS/PACS in the Imaging Center Sweden: A Study in Mammography Excellence The Votes are in: Yea for Speech in U.S. Capital & Beyond Subspecialty Reading Services: Quality Reads, Peace of Mind, 24/7 Enterprise Lung CAD Eases Workflow Advertisers Index Company Index Coming Soon Stat Sheet

Health Imaging & IT - January 2008

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