MITA Welcomes Rich Dewit to Board of Directors
The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) announced that Richard Dewit of Bayer Healthcare will join its Board of Directors.
The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) announced that Richard Dewit of Bayer Healthcare will join its Board of Directors.
The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance expressed disappointment with a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services proposal to withdraw the previously finalized Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology rule.
The proposed PFS rule will lead to provider payment cuts for specialties that do not frequently bill E/M visits.
The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) announced that Richard Dewit of Bayer Healthcare will join its Board of Directors.
The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) has announced the publication of NEMA/MITA 2—Requirements for Servicing of Medical Imaging Equipment, a voluntary standard outlining MITA’s minimum quality management system requirements for medical imaging device servicing.
Read MoreThe Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) has announced that Lisa Spellman has joined the organization as the general-secretary for the Digital Communications in Medicine (DICOM) international. In her role, Spellman will provide strategic leadership and manage operational affairs for DICOM stakeholders worldwide.
Read MoreThe Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) announced that it is expanding the scope of the NEMA American National Standard for Servicing of Medical Imaging Devices to cover all medical devices, not just medical imaging technologies. MITA officials say this decision—which is likely to be met with criticism from many in the medical device sector—“comes after the consideration of extensive stakeholder feedback indicating a desire for one, universal standard for the medical device industry.”
Read MoreThe Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance (MITA) encourages manufacturers to follow newly issued guidelines, similar to those adopted by the American Institute for Ultrasound in Medicine,when engaging in live model ultrasound scanning for educational purposes.
Read MoreAcertara Acoustic Laboratories has announced that CEO G. Wayne Moore was named as the new chair for the Ultrasound Technical Committee of the Medical Imaging Technology Alliance (MITA), the medical device division of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA). MITA develops standards for medical imaging and radiation therapy equipment. Its membership is comprised of original equipment manufacturers that make up 90% of the market.
Read MoreAccording to a white paper published by the Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA), cybersecurity best practices and standards by manufacturers and healthcare providers offer the clearest line of defense against cyber attacks. Manufacturers, installers, service staff, and healthcare providers must work together to advance cybersecurity measures, particularly as the Internet of Things advances towards greater interoperability and data exchange.
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