Diagnostic Imaging Intelligence Report

TOP OF THE NEWS MedPAC considers options for slowing in-office ancillary services REGULATORY Commission recommends 1 percent increase for doctors in 2011 CMS chooses three groups to accredit imaging suppliers FDA clears Fuji digital radiography system FDA warns GE, Bracco over contrast agent claims EYE ON IMAGING Largest imaging providers aim to capitalize on consolidation BUSINESS/FINANCIAL GE working to expand MRI access in underveloped regions European PACS market to reach $848M by 2015 Bayer settles NSF case in California Diagnostic imaging stocks rise 2 percent in last four weeks MARKET SCANNER Airport scanning deemed safe by ACR