All “MITA News”

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  09.01.10

  USPSTF urged to reconsider CTC recommendations

  The CT Colonography (CTC) Coalition has called on the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPTF) to reconsider its recommendation regarding virtual colorectal cancer screening, following the statement issued by the task force maintaining that further research is still required to make a conclusive recommendation regarding CTC.

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  09.01.10

  Coalition renews call for CTC screening

  U.S. lobbying group the CTC Coalition has sent a letter to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), asking it to reconsider its negative recommendation for screening virtual colonoscopy (also known as CT colonography or CTC).

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  08.31.10

  CTC Coalition Calls on USPSTF to Reconsider Virtual Colon Cancer Screening Recommendations

  The CTC Coalition, a working group of physician providers, colon cancer patient advocates and imaging technology developers, urged the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) Friday to reconsider their recommendation on virtual colorectal cancer screening…

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  08.16.10

  Vital Images CEO joins MITA board

  The Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance (MITA) of Arlington, VA, has added a new member to its board of directors.

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  08.16.10

  Blame Game Begins While FDA Finalizes Report on Excessive Radiation Doses

  While the FDA finalizes a report on its investigation into hundreds of excessive radiation cases, state officials, healthcare providers and federal lawmakers are already pointing fingers.

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  08.12.10

  Bipartisan Support May Buoy Radiology Safety Bill

  Despite the dwindling number of days left on the legislative calendar this year, sponsors of legislation to better protect the public against the hazards of radiological procedures to diagnose and treat disease says they’ve got a shot at getting it into the lawbooks this year.

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  08.09.10

  Radiology legislation introduced

  A bill that would require education and certification of professionals who perform medical imaging and radiation therapy was introduced Aug. 5 in the Senate.

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  08.06.10

  CARE bill for medical radiation, imaging services introduced

  The Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility and Excellence (CARE) in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy bill (S. 3737) was introduced in the U.S. Senate last week for the establishment of minimum education and credentialing standards for personnel who plan and deliver radiation therapy treatments and medical imaging services as part of the Medicare program.

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  08.06.10

  Care Act Builds on Manufacturing Industry Efforts to Ensure Safe and Effective Medical Imaging Services

  The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) voiced its support today for the “Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2010,” introduced yesterday by Senators Mike Enzi (R-WY) and Tom Harkin (D-IA).

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  08.05.10

  Industry: FDA’s proposed 510(k) changes more “benign” than feared

  It looks like the medical device industry is breathing a collective sigh of relief after its initial review of the FDA’s proposed changes to its so-called fast-track 510(k) clearance rules. However some serious worries remain.