Health IT

Healthcare information (HIT) systems are designed to connect all the elements together for patient data, reports, medical imaging, billing, electronic medical record (EMR), hospital information system (HIS), PACS, cardiology information systems (CVIS)enterprise image systemsartificial intelligence (AI) applications, analytics, patient monitors, remote monitoring systems, inventory management, the hospital internet of things (IOT), cloud or onsite archive/storage, and cybersecurity.

GE Healthcare and Konica Minolta Enhance Strategic Alliance with DR Retrofit Global Distribution Agreement

Wayne, NJ, December 4, 2013 – GE Healthcare (NYSE: GE) and Konica Minolta Inc. have signed a global distribution agreement (*) of Konica Minolta’s AeroDR cassette-size digital X-ray imaging retrofit. Having built a collaborative relationship for nearly ten years related to the sales of computed radiography in the United States, the two partners have now agreed to expand their strategic alliance, with GE Healthcare distributing AeroDR not just within the United States, but globally as well, using GE Healthcare sales channels.

December 12, 2013

Promising Clinical Data Supports the Value of Molecular Breast Imaging (MBI)

SALEM, NH (December 11, 2013) – A unique dual-head molecular breast imaging (MBI) system  detected significantly more difficult-to-find cancers than  traditional mammography according to a new study presented at the 99th Annual Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). Robin Shermis, MD of ProMedica Toledo Hospital Breast Care Center presented, Dedicated Dual-Head Molecular Breast Imaging (MBI) as an Adjunct to Mammography in Patients with Dense Breast Tissue and/or Elevated Risk for Breast Cancer, which evaluated patients retrospectively using the LumaGEM® MBI system from Gamma Medica. More than four times as many cancers were seen on MBI (23 of 125) than were on mammography (5 of 125).

December 12, 2013

Biodex Introduces a New Line of Ultrasound Tables Designed for the Comfort and Safety of the Sonographer

December 2, 2013, Shirley, NY – Biodex Medical Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce the introduction of its’ new line of Ultrasound Tables.

December 10, 2013

NovaRad Releases NovaRIS and NovaPACS 8

American Fork, Utah, December 3, 2013- Smarter study comparisons, new modality activity/cost management reports and an enhanced interface are some of the latest upgrades in NovaRad’s NovaRIS/NovaPACS combined radiology system.

December 10, 2013

Improved Workflow and Lower Cost of Ownership with Toshiba’s New Single-Panel RADREX-i Wireless X-ray

CHICAGO, Dec. 3, 2013 – To offer healthcare providers affordable X-ray technology that performs efficient exams, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. is introducing a new single-panel RADREXTM-i Wireless digital radiographic (DR) X-ray system (FDA cleared).

December 10, 2013

Double Black Imaging releases full line of LED displays with Web-based & mobile calibration app

Double Black Imaging will be demonstrating a full line of auto-calibrating LED displays at RSNA. 

December 5, 2013

Konica Minolta Introduces Hand-Held, Real-Time Ultrasound for Use at the Point of Care

Wayne, NJ, and Chicago, IL, December 3, 2013 – Konica Minolta Medical Imaging announced today the launch of the Sonimage P3 hand-held ultrasound device. Sonimage P3 represents the first product in the company’s business strategy to accelerate growth and expand solutions in the global ultrasound business. Konica Minolta is showcasing the Sonimage P3 in booth 4753 at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), in Chicago December 1-6.

December 5, 2013

NightShift Radiology Ceases Final Reads to Reinforce Commitment to Community-Based Radiologists

(SAN FRANCISCO and CHICAGO) – Dec. 2, 2013 – NightShift Radiology, a national, on-call teleradiology provider, today announced that it will focus solely on preliminary reads to strengthen its position with customers as a long-term partner, not a competitor. This move sharply contrasts with other national teleradiology providers that conduct final reads and aggressively pursue market share of existing radiology practices.

December 5, 2013