The Diagnostic Imaging Business Unit of Bayer Vital GmbH, a Leverkusen, Germany-based provider of contrast agents for diagnostic imaging, and Vital Images Inc., a vendor of software for digital image post-processing in MRI and CT, have signed an agreement to collaborate on activities aimed at introducing radiologists in Germany to the combination

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) will spark a modest boost in healthcare sector employment, but will have only a minimal net effect on overall employment, according to a recent report by the Urban Institute. The report contradicts assertions that the new law would place an undue burden on individual business owners, inducing

FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A. and Nuance Communications yesterday announced the formation of a partnership to sell Nuance’s dictation systems to FUJIFIM’s established radiology customer base. The two companies have also agreed to collaborate on product development, a move they claim will result in the creation of higher-caliber,more consistent

The American College of Radiology’s Imaging Network (ACRIN) and the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG), National Cancer Institute (NCI) Clinical Trials Cooperative Group members late last week agreed to merge their clinical cancer research programs, forming an alliance that will combine their complementary strengths. The new organization

On the heels of a 25% pay cut for Medicare physicians set to take effect on January 1, 2012, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), has, in its annual recommendation report to Congress, called for a 1% physician salary increase.

Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. has introduced Volume Navigation 3D, a roadmapping solution intended for use with any model in its InfinixTM-i vascular X-ray product line.

The average per capita cost of healthcare services covered by commercial insurance and Medicare programs is on an upward trend, rising by 6.29% over the year ending in January, according to Standard & Poor’s S&P Healthcare Economic Composite Index. The increase marks the first time the growth rate has accelerated since May 2010.

Positron Corporation, a molecular imaging company specializing in the field of nuclear cardiology, yesterday announced plans to introduce an automated radiopharmaceutical system, at two upcoming industry conferences.