While independence once held great value and autonomy, joint ventures (JVs) now allow radiology groups of all sizes to work smarter.

Why in the world would two radiology practices competing for business in the same market consider sharing market information, revealing operational and performance data and—most counterintuitively of all—combining forces and resources in a joint venture (JV)?

It’s been half a year since RadAnalytics last heard from Scott Luchs, MD, president of Ramapo Radiology Associates in New York State’s Hudson Valley.

As the healthcare industry continues to expand and implementation of federal mandates on the transition to electronic medical records continues, the role of information systems managers within healthcare operations is becoming understandably more influential.

Viztek is on a roll. In early January, the Garner, N.C.-based radiology vendor won FDA approval for Exa, its web-based, zero-footprint PACS platform.

Sectra, the global supplier of healthcare IT and image-management systems based in Sweden, has closed a sale in its home country worth more than $24 million. 

International medical imaging IT provider, Sectra (Link) (STO: SECT B), announced that its PACS has been awarded “Best in KLAS” both in the US and globally for highest customer satisfaction.

Expanded DR Portfolio with addition of wireless DR panel and increased software sales boosts Viztek's growth and bottom line.