Mass. court approves controversial purchase.
American OEMs hope to break into billion-dollar Russian imaging market with domestically made equipment.
Market report shows average annual increase of 7 percent a year.
From hiring an on-staff economist to ensuring the exam room smells good, a radiology efficiency expert explains how to keep a department running smoothly -- and patients happy.
State officials say they found a "troubling pattern" of safety issues.
John Haggerty is tapped as VP of biomedical services.
Study finds number of patients reporting infections with drug-resistant KPC-producing germs nearly triples.
Complications could add to the nation's health care costs.
Patients worry more about imaging accuracy than radiation. But they still want risks explained by ordering docs.
Calls, letters, give small boost to women's mammography screening rates.
Demand for radiation oncologists to be ten times greater than supply.
How will one of the most talked about new trends in health care affect imaging? A DOTmed News special report.
New study suggests sharing is caring.
MHS scoops up 28-year-old Hospital Inventories Specialists.
Device maker says blood-monitoring tool cuts blood transfusions by 86 percent.
Ascension Health subsidiary brings ex-Philips exec into the C-suite.
Billion-dollar bonanza for Allergan, analysts say.
'Provocative' study finds little link between compliance on CMS quality process measures and mortality rates for high-risk surgery.
Cash and stock offer tops $1.3 billion. Device giant hopes to expand portfolio.
Despite hard times, Massachusetts General Hospital has raised nearly $1 billion to help pay for a new tower, innovative care programs.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Friday an August recall of thousands of CareFusion Corporation drug pumps was a Class 1 recall, meaning the problem could lead to injury or death.
Amerinet, Premier and other GPOs announce their readiness to adopt GS1 Global Location Numbers.
Device giant settles thousands of outstanding lawsuits related to recalled defibrillator leads.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Thursday it should never have cleared a controversial collagen meniscus implant and was moving to pull marketing clearance.
An analysis of recent studies found many doctors underestimated CT dosage. Another startling finding: up to a quarter of physicians think ultrasound scans involve ionizing radiation.
DOTmed News talks with The Joint Commission's Six Sigma "Black Belt" on its new online tool to tackle one of health care's dirtiest problems.
On the eve of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s 510(k) reform, industry fears the agency will keep life-saving products off the shelves, while consumer advocates worry the latest changes don’t do enough to protect patients.
Varian Medical Systems gets grant to improve CT imaging for patients with metal implants.
Despite downgrade, hospital treated ill preemies.
Discovery NM/CT 670 is coming to America.
Companies will collaborate on project bids in emerging markets.
A drug benefits management company says its software can predict up to a year in advance whether a patient will stop taking his meds, thereby helping save the health system non-adherence-related costs.
U.S. Commercial Service-hosted webinar to focus on Brazil, China and India.
Providers and vendors will "scramble" to find people to fill the positions, according to a CHIME survey.
Device manufacturers and GPOs clash over latest report.
Mayo Clinic scientists say they've found five genes possibly linked to the sensitivity of cancer cells to radiation.
Drummond Group, CCHIT, name the first 36 products certified to help doctors become 'meaningful users.'
Varian Medical Systems Inc. said Tuesday that it inked a deal with Imris Inc. to develop an MR-guided radiation therapy device.
Use of controversial cancer-detecting tool becomes more widespread.
MedCath sells interest in Arizona Heart Hospital and Avera Hospital of South Dakota.
15-year industry vet Joseph Cooper promoted to director of CT business unit.
Feds say ex-employee at Johns Hopkins Hospital stole personal information to obtain fraudulent credit.
Patient safety experts nab contract to research ways to prevent HIT-related errors.
Gov't hopes to develop cheap, easy-to-use ventilators for use in severe flu epidemic or biological weapon attack.
Doctors groups urged Congress to freeze long-punted 30 percent cuts to Medicare payments scheduled to go into effect Jan. 1.
30-year industry vet Bruce Smith launches CT, MRI depot repair company.
Many embargoed countries are badly in need of medical equipment. And with the right licenses, it's perfectly legal to ship to them. A DOTmed News exclusive report.
Purchases driven by desire for efficiency, not stimulus monies.
Former Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital chief picked to head MHTMC as Juanita Romans retires.
The Office of the National Coordinator said Tuesday it picked the final two regional extension centers.
