July 26, 2007 — In Motion Technology announced that Forsyth County EMS (FCEMS) has seen improvements in pre-hospital care with In Motion’s onBoard Mobile Gateway and onboard Mobility Manager. The EMS organization is now able to monitor the health and location of vehicles and networks remotely, reduce response times and reliably support multiple applications utilizing In Motion’s technology.

July 25, 2007 – Cirrus Health announced TRUMPF as a strategic partner in providing the latest technology to support the delivery of high-quality patient care in each of their facilities located nationwide.

“Our relationship with TRUMPF enhances Cirrus’ ability to develop and maintain facilities with the latest technology in their operating rooms,” stated Tim Parris, Chief Executive Officer for Cirrus Health. “By providing our facilities and physicians the best possible tools and equipment, service to patients will be further enhanced.”

July 26, 2007 - Master's degree nursing students from UMass Dartmouth are leaving their mark in the healthcare realm. A course called "Translating Knowledge to Practice," sends them into local facilities to partner with nurse leaders in the agency to improve practice and negotiate change.

July 26, 2006 – For the first time, researchers using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have found both structural and functional abnormalities in specific brain regions of schizophrenic patients who experience chronic auditory hallucinations, according to a study published in the August issue of Radiology.

July 26, 2007 - Varian Medical Systems has recently enhanced its Eclipse treatment planning system with beam angle optimization, a treatment planning tool that automates the process of choosing the best set of beam angles.

Beam angle optimization uses sophisticated algorithms to analyze anatomical images and calculate the optimal number and combination of angles for achieving a dose prescription.

For more information: www.varian.com

July 26, 2007 - Philips recently showcased the Philips-exclusive Tumor Localization (Tumor LOC) application that reportedly allows radiation oncology departments to efficiently localize target volumes for radiation therapy planning, at the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) annual meeting in Minneapolis, MN.

July 26, 2007 - Optimal Readings Services Group Inc., a provider of optimization services for radiology, announced it has acquired International Radiology Group (IRG) of Dallas, TX, from AIM Holding Company, extending radiology optimization and teleradiology coverage area to hospitals, diagnostic centers and physician practices across 38 states.

July 26, 2007 - Konica Minolta Medical Imaging recently announced that it has been awarded a three-year contract for computed radiography, laser imaging and medical imaging films with MedAssets Supply Chain Systems.

Specifically, the Konica Minolta Computed Radiography contract includes the new Nano CR single bay CR system, the Xpress CR System, the REGIUS 370 Upright Digital Radiography System, along with the first self-learning CR systems: IQue CR and IQue SE.

July 26, 2007 – Oregon insurance payor ODS Companies recently rescinded a statement made in June notifying healthcare providers in its network that it would no longer cover CAD due to negative results for the technology in a recent paper published by the New England Journal of Medicine.

News of the reimbursement cut created much concern throughout the imaging industry. CAD proponents worried that the move by ODS would encourage other third-party payors to join in the cut.

July 26, 2007 – NightHawk Radiology Holdings Inc. announced its revenue grew 66 percent to $37.9 million for the second quarter of 2007, ended June 30, 2007, from $22.9 million in the second quarter of 2006. The increase in adjusted net income was affected largely by redundant SG&A expenses, higher physician compensation levels, and interest on a debt facility – all associated with its recent acquisitions of Radlinx, TDS and Midwest Physician Services.

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