GE Healthcare recently introduced the LightSpeed VCT XT CT scanner for cardiac imaging, which reportedly reduces a patient’s radiation exposure by up to 70 percent for diagnostic cardiac scans, while maintaining optimal image quality.

New software for Kodak Carestream Enterprise Information Management not only integrates images with electronic medical record systems but also supports Sun MicroSystems’ new Honeycomb CAS platform, in addition to existing storage options from Sun, EMC, IBM and others.

Toshiba recently received FDA 510(k) clearance for its new EXCELART Vantage powered by Atlas 1.5T MRI system, designed to improve patient comfort and enhance workflow.
The complete redesign of the system features 128 elements engineered to meet clinical demands and an optional 205-cm acquisition range allows for high-resolution images for feet-first imaging of the entire body. The new design includes an integrated coil concept for performing multiple exams without repositioning the patient and provides reportedly faster imaging times and quick rendering.

February 28, 2007 – Hologic, Inc. (HOLX), provider of imaging and interventional systems directed towards women’s health, recently announced the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency (USAMMA), Fort Detrick, MD, selected Hologic for all mammography computer-aided detection (CAD) units the Army will purchase in 2007.

Feb. 28, 2007 - The nation’s community pharmacies announced that Massachusetts ranks first in the nation in electronic prescribing and recognized the state, along with nine others, as part of the second annual Safe-Rx Awards. Electronic prescribing, or “e-prescribing,” is widely acknowledged as a means of enhancing patient safety. The Safe-Rx Award is given annually by the nation’s community pharmacies to the top 10 e-prescribing states in the nation and to three physicians in each winning state who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in their use of e-prescribing technology.

Feb. 28, 2007 - SureScripts, operator of the Pharmacy Health Information Exchange, announced that six physician technology vendors have achieved its new GoldRx certification status. In doing so, Allscripts, ChartConnect, DrFirst, NextGen, RelayHealth and Zix have each gone beyond SureScripts baseline product certification to establish a proven track record with pharmacy interoperability.

February 28, 2007 Steris Corp. announced today that list prices for its healthcare segment products will increase by an average of nine percent as of May 1, 2007; the decision was made after an analysis of raw materials costs, which have continued to rise rapidly over the last two years.


There has been a big buzz circling around the medical community of late about the viability and value of placing PACS into operating rooms (OR) and intensive care units (ICU). Numerous studies have been published in recent years about many of the benefits associated with this newest wave of technology application.

Intuitive Imaging Informatics, LLC (I3) recently announced the upgrade to version 9.3.0 of its Rational Imaging PACS that can be integrated with devices from Siemens, GE, Lunar and Codonics as well as existing workstations.

February 28, 2007 – McKesson Corporation (MCK) recently announced the acquisition of Physician Micro Systems, Inc., known as Practice Partner, a provider of integrated software for electronic health records (EHRs), medical billing and appointment scheduling for independent physicians. The move is part of McKesson's overall strategy to automate the hospital, integrate physician offices through portals and drive interactive connectivity.

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