The Joint Commission (Oakbrook, IL) has issued a Sentinel Event Alert that urges hospitals and ambulatory care centers to pay special attention to preventing accidents and injuries that can occur during MRI scans.

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April 2008 - Table of Contents

DIIR April 2008 (full PDF issue)

Imaging M&A Activity Picking Up

Health Plans Try to Stem Growth of Imaging Services

Joint Commission Issues Sentinel Event Alert on MRIs

Quality of Care, Medicare Cutbacks Drive Healthcare IT

Diagnostic Imaging Mergers & Acquisitions on the Rise

A Closer Look at Five Imaging Deals

Legal News: Wisconsin Court Strikes Down Noncompetition Agreements

Business News: Alliance 2007 Revenues Exceed Expectations

MTS Buys Majority Stake in HealthHelp

Given Hits Roadblock on Imaging Device, but Revenues Grow

Diagnostic Imaging Stocks Fall 17% in Last 4 Weeks

Mass General Expands Tele3D Services