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Cardiology departments have hosted a variety of software solutions in the past to meet varying demands. A recent report from KLAS reveals that the cardiology IT market is moving toward consolidation. The report, “Cardiology 2012: Will the Complete Cardiovascular Information System (CVIS) Please Stand Up?” explains a result of this consolidation trend is that providers are looking for a technology leader to step up and meet their needs.
March 19, 2012 
Feature | Candy Tretter, Director of Radiology Services
Our hospital, Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Ill., recently implemented digital radiography (DR) systems in our general radiology rooms, emergency department (ED) and outpatient imaging center. We expected to achieve a more efficient imaging workflow — but the improvements were even more dramatic than we expected.
January 31, 2012 
News
December 29 2011 – The Cleveland Clinic recently deployed Agfa HealthCare’s Impax 6.5 solution as the network’s PACS (picture archiving and communication system). The facility installed Impax 6.5, the latest software version, as part of its contract with Agfa.
December 29, 2011 
Technology
December 23, 2011 —Agfa HealthCare announced the addition of a meaningful use (MU) dashboard to the IMPAX Business Intelligence solution. The system contributes to demonstrating meaningful use of clinical data through its ability to actively monitor the thresholds outlined in Stage 1. Reports are generated through the IMPAX radiology information system (RIS) solution.
December 23, 2011 
Technology
December 22, 2011 — Agfa HealthCare announced the expansion of its digital radiography (DR) portfolio with the addition of the DX-D 100 with wireless detector, a mobile direct digital X-ray unit. Combining full mobility with high-quality image processing, the unit provides improved patient comfort and safety with precision positioning for imaging in mobile environments.
December 22, 2011 
Technology
December 19, 2011 – At RSNA 2011, Agfa HealthCare launched its automated DX-D 600 digital radiography (DR) system into the U.S. market. Combining user-friendly design with excellent image quality in a high-productivity direct digital X-ray room, the fully automatic system also offers the latest in state-of-the-art auto-positioning technology.
December 19, 2011 Technology
November 27, 2011 – At the Radiological Society of North American (RSNA) Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, Agfa HealthCare will be highlighting its line of direct radiography (DR) solutions. From the new DX-D100 mobile DR unit with wireless detector, to high throughput U-arms, robotized floor mounted and overhead DR systems, Agfa HealthCare will demonstrate the company’s innovative and easily configured systems designed to meet the needs of a broad variety of applications.
November 27, 2011 Technology
Agfa HealthCare will introduce its expanded portfolio of Cloud and Managed Services offerings at RSNA 2011. The company has evolved its portfolio of Managed Services models to better help healthcare facilities of varied sizes achieve their performance and cost objectives with reliable and trusted solutions. Reinforcing the company’s theme of "Imaging Excellence, Clinical Confidence," Agfa HealthCare will demonstrate these new offerings in booth #8350.
November 23, 2011 
News
August 19, 2011 — Agfa HealthCare announced it would showcase its direct radiography (DR) solutions at AHRA 2011, the annual meeting for the Association for Medical Imaging Management. The event was held Aug. 14-17, in Grapevine, Texas.
August 19, 2011 
Technology
August 18, 2011 – Agfa HealthCare announced that its mobile digital radiography (DR) system, the DX-D 100, is available for delivery in the United States and Canada. This highly maneuverable DR unit combines full mobility with Agfa HealthCare's excellent image processing. The result enables high-quality radiology exams to be efficiently performed in mobile environments, including intensive care units (ICUs), emergency departments, operating rooms or at the bedside.
August 18, 2011 