Enterprise Imaging

Enterprise imaging brings together all imaging exams, patient data and reports from across a healthcare system into one location to aid efficiency and economy of scale for data storage. This enables immediate access to images and reports any clinical user of the electronic medical record (EMR) across a healthcare system, regardless of location. Enterprise imaging (EI) systems replace the former system of using a variety of disparate, siloed picture archiving and communication systems (PACS), radiology information systems (RIS), and a variety of separate, dedicated workstations and logins to view or post-process different imaging modalities. Often these siloed systems cannot interoperate and cannot easily be connected. Web-based EI systems are becoming the standard across most healthcare systems to incorporate not only radiology, but also cardiology (CVIS), pathology and dozens of other departments to centralize all patient data into one cloud-based data storage and data management system.

Viztek sees impressive 45% year-over-year revenue growth

February 5, 2014 (HIMSS Booth #4388) – Raleigh, NC - Viztek, the leading provider of complete digital software and hardware diagnostic imaging solutions, today announced 45 percent year-over-year revenue growth from the 2011-2013 calendar years. Strong DR and PACS sales supported this, with 20 percent growth in DR, and 15 percent growth in software. The PACS replacement market was particularly strong for the company, with 75 replacements in 2013, a year when Viztek also saw a significant jump in its customer base of hospitals with more than 200 beds.

AADCO Inc's deal with Esaote North America

Randolph, VT—February 13, 2014—After Months of discourse and negotiation AADCO and Esaote agreed to a deal that will allow AADCO to distribute Esaote's high value/high quality Ultrasound Equipment offerings throughout the USA. The Master Distribution Plan allows AADCO to represent Esaote in all hospital and private practice markets, only excluding podiatry, orthopedics and sports medicine specialties.

Three new peer-reviewed publications further validate the benefits of Hologic 3D mammography (tomosynthesis) in breast cancer screening

BEDFORD, Mass., Feb. 10, 2014 -- Hologic, Inc. (Hologic or the Company) (NASDAQ: HOLX), a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of premium diagnostic products, medical imaging systems and surgical products, with an emphasis on serving the healthcare needs of women, announced today the publication of three new studies supporting the use of Hologic's award-winning 3D mammography (tomosynthesis) technology in breast cancer screening.

New MRI/ultrasound imaging improves prostate cancer detection and treatment

MAYWOOD, Il. --Feb. 10, 2014-- A new combination MRI-ultrasound imaging system can result in fewer biopsies and better treatment decisions for prostate cancer patients.

Illinois hospital upgrades to Carestream Healthcare IT platforms featuring advanced features, consolidated data storage

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Feb. 11 — Memorial Medical Center (Springfield, Ill.), has achieved immediate benefits from upgrading to the newest CARESTREAM Vue PACS and CARESTREAM Vue for Vendor Neutral Archive. Carestream’s zero footprint Vue Motion image viewer now equips more than 500 physicians with access to radiology reports and imaging studies from mobile devices such as iPads, which provides rapid, easy access at any location—from patients’ hospital rooms to operating suites or offices.

MITA announces approval of RT-1 Gating Interface Standard to improve safety and effectiveness of radiation therapy treatment

Washington, D.C. – The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) today announced the approval of the RT-1 Gating Interface Standard to enhance the safety and effectiveness of radiation therapy (RT) treatment. 

Toshiba’s Aplio 500 provides EPIC Imaging with industry-leading depth and detail

TUSTIN, Calif., Feb. 4, 2014 – EPIC Imaging has enhanced its ultrasound capabilities by upgrading its fleet with nine AplioTM 500 ultrasound systems from Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. The facility recently completed a significant overhaul of its ultrasound systems after conducting a side-by-side comparison of several of the premier systems on the market. EPIC Imaging ultimately purchased Toshiba’s Aplio 500 because of its user-friendly features and ability to reliably perform high-quality examinations.

FDA clears Ziehm Vision RFD for pediatric imaging

ORLANDO, FL—February 5, 2014. Ziehm Imaging, the world leader in C-arm interventional imaging, announced FDA clearance to market its new generation Ziehm Vision RFD C-arm for pediatric and other interventional operating room procedures in the United States. The Ziehm Vision RFD C-arm, which offers fully motorized movement on four axes, maximizes image quality while minimizing procedural dose. It was cleared for a full range of image procedures including specific intended uses in pediatric imaging.