Brainlab announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for two software modules for radiation oncologists and neurosurgeons — Adaptive Hybrid Surgery and Automatic Brain Metastases Planning — to round out the Brainlab portfolio.
Healthcare visualization vendor Barco developed a set of productivity tools that work with its high-end diagnostic display systems to increase focus during reading sessions, improve reading ergonomics and accelerate radiologists’ workflow.
If you are a partner in, or manager of, a private radiology practice, this is probably your reality today: You have a large overhead to maintain, from buildings and staff to expensive equipment that needs replacing as the technology evolves. Meanwhile, you are facing one reimbursement cut after another. Since 2006, Medicare alone has slashed radiology reimbursements a dozen times, with more cuts scheduled due to healthcare reform. Many private payers have also followed Medicare’s lead.
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Spok met with hospitals at RSNA 2014 about how speeding up the communication of critical test results can improve clinician workflow and patient care.
Toshiba is improving the workflow and operational efficiency of its T.RAD R&F and Kalare X-ray systems for healthcare providers who need X-ray systems that can deliver efficiency, accuracy and patient comfort.
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With the introduction of the Aplio 300 and 500 Platinum Series from Toshiba America Medical Systems Inc., clinicians can now meet goals of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Triple Aim.
Volpara Solutions announced the launch of the VolparaDensity version 3.0 breast density assessment tool at the 100th annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), Nov. 30-Dec. 5 in Chicago.
TeraRecon highlighted major implementation and innovations of its iNtuition advanced visualization solution combined with its new iNteract+ interoperability capabilities, at the 100th scientific assembly and annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), Nov. 30th-Dec. 4th in Chicago.
Fujifilm’s APERTO Lucent is a 0.4T mid-field, open MRI system addressing today’s capability and image quality needs ...
Abnormalities in the prefrontal cortex and related brain areas are observed in adolescents who have attempted suicide, according to a report presented at the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology annual meeting in Phoenix, Arizona. The study suggests that deficits in frontal systems may be associated with risk for suicide attempts in youths with mood disorders.
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In the Friday, Dec. 19 edition of USA Today, a 16-page supplement dedicated to healthcare information technology (HIT) features Konica Minolta. The supplement will focus on innovation in Healthcare IT in partnership with several leading healthcare organizations.
Hitachi Aloka Medical America Inc. and iVu Imaging Corp. announced the signing of an agreement making HAMA the exclusive North American distributor of iVu’s Sofia system, an automated whole breast ultrasound scanner designed for women with mammographically dense breasts.
RamSoft announced the launch of Essence, PowerServer 6.0’s Web-based enterprise business intelligence module.
There were a few intriguing technology trends at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 2014 meeting that shine a light on what the future of imaging holds. Among these are: touchscreen operation ultrasound systems; use of pocket ultrasound and app-based ultrasound technology that allows use of a smartphone or tablet as point-of-care imaging system; tracking systems to automatically record and report on radiation dose and contrast media used on each patient; and a movement away from traditional PACS and CVIS silos to a new concept of enterprise imaging.
Attendees at RSNA 2014 had the opportunity to see Rayence’s new universal digital radiography system, the RU-3000.
Rayence Inc. highlighted enhancements to its digital flat panel solutions at RSNA 2014.
The DoseLab Phantom Set from Mobius Medical Systems LP is optimized for use with Mobius Medical’s DoseLab TG-142 software.
Nuance Communications Inc. announced that the American College of Radiology (ACR) and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) will leverage the Nuance PowerShare Network, a cloud-based medical imaging exchange. These organizations are among the first to join Nuance’s PowerShare Innovation Program, which opens up the entire network platform to third parties to leverage PowerShare and Nuance PowerScribe reporting through a cloud model to deliver clinical content and value-added services to a much wider audience.