November 15, 2007 – Viztek will introduce at RSNA 2007 Opal-Billing, a Web-based digital radiology billing application that integrates fully with Viztek Opal-RAD PACS and Opal-RIS for reportedly seamless digital radiology management from scheduling through claims tracking.

Sharing a single database with both Viztek applications, the system reportedly eliminates all duplicate data input and makes complete billing functionality and data available over the Internet to multiple offices or wherever needed for ultra-fast workflow.

November 15, 2007 - RIS Concepts reported that Texas-based Eastlake Radiology L.L.C. has chosen the company’s advanced RIS solution to help manage workflow in their new multimodality imaging facility, reportedly providing flexible workflow and ease of integration with the center’s PACS and its remote reading group’s teleradiology solution.

November 15, 2007 - DR Systems has been awarded a new three-year contract with Premier for its radiology information systems (RIS) and picture archiving and communications systems (PACS), reportedly allowing Premier members to utilize an exclusive offering of lease-to-purchase or flexible capital-purchase plans, deep discounts and unique imaging center packages, effective Jan. 1, 2008.

Siemens Medical Solutions expanded its portfolio of ultrasound applications with the syngo Arterial Health Package (AHP) that calculates cardiovascular risks by measuring the carotid intima media thickness and determining the so-called vascular age, the relative age of the vessel.

The Philips Brilliance CT 64-channel scanner reportedly provides high quality CT images of the coronary arteries and heart anatomy at low radiation dose levels and short breathholds.

Philips' CAD chest system, the xLNA Enterprise, reportedly helps turn a digital X-ray exam into a potential lifesaver. The xLNA Enterprise supports physicians in the visualization, identification, evaluation and reporting of pulmonary lesions/nodules in digital radiographic chest images.

Parker Laboratories' 3-bottle gel warmer features an adjustable thermostat control and heat indicator lamp, identifying when the heating element is on or when the desired temperature has been reached, as well as an illuminated power switch. It warms three dispenser size couplant bottles simultaneously and comes complete with a 2-year warranty.

November 14, 2007 - Affiliated Computer Services Inc. today entered an exclusive agreement with New Age Systems Inc. to offer hospitals the BedReady system, a Web-based application to improve bed turnover, revenue, and patient satisfaction.

Under the terms of the agreement, MIDAS , a business unit of ACS, will be responsible for product management, marketing, sales, implementation, and support of the MIDAS BedReady system.

November 14, 2007 - Biosensor maker SPO Medical Inc. today said the PulseOx 6000 and PulseOx 6100, two new oximetry devices, will be introduced to the public at the 39th MEDICA World Forum for Medicine in Dusseldorf, Germany Nov. 14-17.

November 14, 2007 - Safeway Inc. and the Prostate Cancer Foundation will announce a major joint gift to launch a landmark research initiative for prostate cancer Thursday, Nov.15, 2007 at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, DC.

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