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Electronic tools can help reduce radiation risks from medical imaging

Electronic tools that track the details of medical imaging procedures and clinical decision support tools integrated with a computerized physician order entry system can reduce the risk of radiation,

Technology helps U. of Michigan Health System keep track of surgical tools

Bar codes for sponges and electronic radiology orders are just two of the ways surgeons at the University of Michigan Health System are keeping track of tools used during operations. The effort is an

MedPAC urges Congress to reduce imaging spending

The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) wants to reduce the money spent on diagnostic imaging by requiring doctors who order large numbers of MRIs, CT scans and other such tests to obtain