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.

Illinois Researchers Working on New Computational 3D Methods

Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a computational method for correcting 3D tissue microscopy errors that could improve image focus without the use of adaptive hardware.

Illinois Researchers Working on New Computational 3D Methods

Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a computational method for correcting 3D tissue microscopy errors that could improve image focus without the use of adaptive hardware.

Hologic Acquires Gen-Probe in $3.7B Cash Deal

In a massive cash deal announced today, imaging device maker Hologic will acquire the assets of molecular diagnostics manufacturer Gen-Probe for about $3.7 billion. The deal is expected to close by year’s end 2012.

Report Predicts Strong HIT Growth in 5 Emerging Markets

GlobalData has released a new report, predicting big growth in hospital information systems in the emerging markets of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South America (BRICS).

ACR Exec on CMS Legislation: "We're Held Hostage"

In a stagnant Congress, even the promise of movement on a legislative issue can be considered big news. So when a Senate bill (S. 2347) to block CMS reimbursement cuts for multiple, same-day imaging studies was introduced last week, the ACR took (cautious) note.

Varian Medical Systems Sees "Healthy Growth" in Revenue and Orders in Q2

Varian Medical Systems is reporting "healthy" growth in revenue and net orders for the second quarter of fiscal year 2012. The company generated $720 million in revenues during the quarter, up 11 percent from the prior-year period, and ended the period with a $2.7 billion backlog, up 18 percent from the same point in fiscal year 2011.

ACR Weighs Pros and Cons of Reporting Breast Density to Patients

As a greater push continues to be made to inform women about their breast density as a risk factor for breast cancer nationwide, it's important to consider a few caveats, says the ACR.

Toshiba's AIDR 3D Receives FDA Clearance

Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. has received FDA clearance of Adaptive Iterative Dose Reduction 3D (AIDR 3D), the company’s newest dose-reduction technology.