The Certification Commission for Healthcare Information Technology (CCHITSM) announced the certification of 20 electronic healthcare record (EHR) system products after undergoing inspections for compliance with CCHIT’s criteria.

Frost & Sullivan awarded Eastman Kodak Company the 2006 Award for Excellence in Technology in recognition of Kodak’s role in advancing the use of computed radiography (CR) for breast cancer detection, a large cost savings for facilities that use CR for general radiography.

Suros Surgical Systems designs, manufactures and markets patient-focused and physician-inspired “Compassionate Technologies” through its ATEC (Automated Tissue Excision and Collection) Breast Biopsy and Excision System.

TomoGateway is a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection that allows direct communication from each TomoTherapy Hi-Art System to the company’s Customer Contact Center.
The connection reportedly allows system data logs that detail the Hi-Art System’s operation and performance to be transferred to a customer support representative, eliminating the need for consuming reporting methods. It also allows technical support staff to perform online diagnostics and look at real-time data, while examining the system log files, making for enhanced problem-solving capabilities.

Workflow enhancements and clinical tools for the Aquarius product family of diagnostic workstations and enterprise-wide 3-D servers were showcased at AHRA.

With R2’s Version 2.1 ImageChecker CT Lung CAD System, results from the AutoPoint Temporal Comparison tool (for tracking lung nodule growth between current and prior multislice CT exams) can now be sent to a PACS workstation for full enterprise accessibility, without the need for R2’s dedicated CT CAD workstation.

Users can now upgrade an existing GE AMX 4 or purchase one with the digital upgrade already installed. Mobile DR is at the user’s fingertips by retrofitting to either a Canon CXDI-50G or a CXDI-31 panel. The speed of the Canon digital radiotherapy system allows users to see their study right from the portable unit, brightly displayed on the touchscreen.

NONIN Medical, Inc., Minneapolis, MN - The stylish Avant 9600 is a digital tabletop pulse oximeter, offering simple functionality, quick recharge, and extraordinary 115 hours of memory; well-suited for a multitude of applications. Incorporating NONIN’s proven PureSAT® signal processing technology, the Avant 9600 offers concise performance combined with rugged durability. The 9600 provides a variety of display indicators to ensure reliable readings for easy patient evaluation. Flexible alarm management options feature locked, latched, unlatched and recall for customizable patient settings.

Nonin Medical, Inc., Plymouth, MN introduces a new line of soft sensors featuring a durable design that delivers consistent performance. NONIN’s new soft sensors perform like two sensors in one for spot-checks or continuous monitoring, with patient comfort in mind. Available in three convenient sizes, the soft sensors are flexible for use in many medical settings including EMS, hospital and sleep. Soft sensors are easy to clean, latex-free and come with a one-year warranty. And, because they are built with PureLight® technology, accurate readings are assured.

Konica Minolta Medical Imaging announces the availability of a 14” x 51” long-length cassette assembly for use with the Xpress CR and IQue CR systems. The 14” x 51” long-length cassette assemblies are designed for the digital capture of full-length leg and full-length spine of patients taller than 6’6”, with one single exposure.

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