Business Intelligence

Providers utilize business intelligence to monitor referral patterns and collaborate with clinicians who order their services. Such analytics tools have also been deployed in the specialty to improve productivity, track patient satisfaction and bolster quality.

Private equity firm buys health data analytics company Arcadia
With the buyout, global private equity investor Nordic Capital makes a big bet on healthcare AI. Arcadia said the influx of cash will be used to improve its technology and find new sources for data it can use for quality care initiatives.
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Some AI researchers have taken to calling certain LLMs ‘Shoggoths.’ Be afraid. Be very afraid.
Philips and Medtronic extend 30 year patient monitoring partnership
The two companies will continue combining components to make patient monitoring systems, under the new terms of the expanded deal that includes a "pledge program" to improve quality.
Best Buy Health sells at-home tech company back to founder
Current Health—purchased by Best Buy for $400 million in 2021—is set to become an independent company again, with co-founder Christopher McGhee taking over. The electronics retailer appears to be backing away from remote patient monitoring services, shifting its healthcare division's focus to consumer products that improve the lives of seniors.
Healthcare AI today: Aggressive AI spenders, backend AI in healthcare, life-saving AI, more
The U.S. is one of 23 countries that consider workforce AI training and education only a medium priority. Indeed, our homeland has a less detailed plan than 13 other nations.

Toshiba Wins $214 Million Government Contract Extension For Radiology Systems

Toshiba has won a potential $214,041,309 contract modification to provide the Defense Logistics Agency with radiology systems for another year

Medical Device Industry to Pay IRS $97 Million as Device Tax Goes into Effect

Medical device manufacturers estimate the first semimonthly payment for the new medical device tax, which goes into effect this year, will be $97 million

Diagnostic Error Most Common Reason for Radiology Malpractice Suits

Error in diagnosis is the most common reason for lawsuits against radiologists in the United States, according to results from a study published in Radiology

Varian Lobbied For and Got Cuts in Competitor's Medicare Payments

The Wall Street Journal reports that Varian Medical Systems lobbied for Medicare payment cuts to its direct competitor, Elekta, a Swedish manufacturer of radiation tools

Samsung Acquires NeuroLogica

Samsung Electronics America has acquired NeuroLogica, a Computed Tomography (CT) company based in Danvers, Mass.

Lantheus Medical Imaging Appoints New President/CEO

Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc., developer of diagnostic imaging agents, has appointed Jeffrey A. Bailey as president and chief executive officer.

Florida-based Sheridan Radiology and Pinellas Radiology Merge

Sheridan Radiology Services and Pinellas Radiology Associates have merged, forming the Sheridan Radiology Services of Pinellas Inc. in Florida.

Strand Diagnostics, Maker of Know Error System, Appoints New President

Strand Diagnostics, developer of the know error system, announced that it has appointed Laura Beggrow as President

Business Intelligence

Private equity firm buys health data analytics company Arcadia

Healthcare AI today: Mayo book, fraud busting, ‘shapeless monsters,’ more

Philips and Medtronic extend 30 year patient monitoring partnership

Best Buy Health sells at-home tech company back to founder

Healthcare AI today: Aggressive AI spenders, backend AI in healthcare, life-saving AI, more