DOTmed HealthCare Business News
Illinois passes breast density law
by John R. Fischer 08/14/2018The latest in a growing number of states to pass such a law
GE Healthcare joins AdvaMed
by John R. Fischer 08/14/2018Access to global thought leadership and policy area expertise
MaxQ-AI seeks $8 million public IPO listing on Nasdaq
by John R. Fischer 08/13/2018Will help FDA regulatory processes for Accipio software products
Research team uncovers 20 security flaws in widely used EHR software
by John R. Fischer 08/13/2018Left data of millions worldwide vulnerable to various cyberattacks
Tc-99m generator production resumes in Australia
by John R. Fischer 08/10/2018Follows month and a half shutdown due to conveyor belt issue
FDA bars Florida practice from performing mammograms
by John R. Fischer 08/10/2018Due to technical problem, not up to par with MQSA standards
iCAD shares soar following FDA nod for PowerLook Density
by John R. Fischer 08/10/2018Compatible for 2D synthetic imaging on GE and Hologic systems
Berlin institute sets world record for fastest 3D tomographic images
by John R. Fischer 08/10/2018Produces an image every 40 milliseconds with more affordable system
Healthy chillers help ensure healthy MR scanners
by John R. Fischer 08/09/2018Everything you need to know to stay up to date on refrigerants
How to get the most life out of your MR coldhead
by John R. Fischer 08/09/2018Best practices for maintaining a vital component of your MR scanner
Forecasting issues before they arise with MR remote monitoring
by John W. Mitchell 08/09/2018A look at the different solutions to keep you ahead of potential problems
Siemens and NuVasive collab to enhance spinal surgery
by John R. Fischer 08/09/2018Combines NuVasive's Pulse system with Siemens Cios Spin
First proton therapy system arrives in South of England
by John R. Fischer 08/08/2018Second to be installed in the UK
Envoy Medical hearing implant gets FDA green light for MR-conditional labeling
by John R. Fischer 08/08/2018Approved for both 1.5 and 3.0 Tesla scanners
REAL Radiology acquires Argus Radiology Consultants
by John R. Fischer 08/07/2018Aligns two 100 percent radiologist owned-and-operated organizations
Image resolution three times higher with new MR coil
by John R. Fischer 08/07/2018Used in preclinical testing for whole-body imaging
Cerveau Technologies to expand production network for research on novel tau imaging agent
by John R. Fischer 08/07/2018Understanding Alzheimer's with [18F]MK-6240
NIH grants $1.5 million to Magnetic Insight for development of new imaging modality
by John R. Fischer 08/06/2018Uses non-radioactive, iron oxide nanoparticle tracer
China hits back with new tariffs affecting medical imaging equipment
by John R. Fischer 08/06/2018More than 5,000 items affected, including X-ray tubes and gamma-ray equipment
Researchers offer guidance for weighing value in radiology
by John W. Mitchell 08/02/2018Cost-effective imaging sounds good, but what IS it?
North Carolina surgeon fights to overturn state law on MR
by John R. Fischer 08/02/2018Prohibits him from purchasing, forcing him to rent a mobile
MR-conditional labeling now available for Abbott's Infinity DBS system
by John R. Fischer 08/02/2018First FDA-cleared MR-conditional directional DBS system
CureMetrix teams with University of Florida on CAD development
by John R. Fischer 08/01/2018Developing software for 3D tomosynthesis
Cyberattackers put approximately 1.4 million UnityPoint patients at risk
by John R. Fischer 08/01/2018Second email phishing scam targeting the provider this year
Hologic acquires Faxitron Bioptics for $85 million
by John R. Fischer 08/01/2018Expands its portfolio in breast conservation surgery
FDA greenlights focused ultrasound trial for Alzheimer's treatment
by John R. Fischer 08/01/2018Involves temporarily opening the blood-brain barrier
New ECRI report highlights ways to avoid diagnostic errors
by John R. Fischer 07/31/2018Communication, tracking, and connecting acknowledgement with action
In the ED, best-of-breed solutions preferred over enterprise EHRs
by John R. Fischer 07/31/2018Black Book research cites functionality and usability
Despite added AI costs, there are likely benefits for radiologists
by John W. Mitchell 07/27/2018More questions than answers when it comes to the business side of AI in imaging
RadioMedix and ITM greenlight Ge-68/Ga-68 generator production at new Texas facility
by John R. Fischer 07/27/2018Reducing global shortage of Ge-68/Ga-68 generators
FDA clears lymph node biopsy system for metastatic breast cancer detection
by John R. Fischer 07/26/2018Requires no radioactive and blue dye injections
First order of NorthStar's RadioGenix System in the books
by John R. Fischer 07/26/2018Comes alongside FDA clearance of its Wisconsin facility
House votes to repeal medical device tax
by John R. Fischer 07/25/2018One step closer to eliminating 2.3 percent fee on sales
Boston Scientific to acquire TAVR protection system with purchase of Claret Medical
by John R. Fischer 07/24/2018Will acquire ownership of the Sentinel System
SNMMI and others urge Congress to approve $20 million for U.S. supply of Mo-99
by John R. Fischer 07/24/2018Funding would be provided for NNSA's medical isotope program
Advanced Imaging eyes European market with Dedicated Imaging Solutions acquisition
by John R. Fischer 07/23/2018Will broaden its service portfolio to include parts repair
New form of ransomware found in LabCorp Diagnostics systems
by John R. Fischer 07/23/2018Data of millions may be at risk, no misuse found at this time
Viz.ai to extend LVO AI-based platform beyond stroke
by John R. Fischer 07/23/2018Using $21 million from Series A funding to do so
Secondary image interpretations on the rise, says study
by John R. Fischer 07/19/2018Increasing demand among clinicians, greater acceptance by payors
Study: CT use possibly linked to higher risk for brain tumors
by John R. Fischer 07/19/2018Exudes greater amounts of radiation than other modalities
Lumitron to develop laser-based X-ray systems with higher image resolution than CT
by John R. Fischer 07/18/2018Image resolution 100 times better than CT, 1000 times better than X-ray
Physicians care about costs, but feel powerless to control it for patients
by John W. Mitchell 07/18/2018Value is lost when providers double as cost watchdogs
Understanding the cost impact of healthcare consolidation
by John R. Fischer 07/18/2018What distinguishes a 'good' merger from a 'bad' one?
InTouch teams up with NTT Data Science on virtual care
by John R. Fischer 07/18/2018Optimize delivery of care at reduced costs
Hawaii takes aim at kidney disease with 7T preclinical MR system
by John R. Fischer 07/17/2018Will track changes in kidneys to determine disease origins
ECRI to fill guidance void left by shutdown of NGC website
by John R. Fischer 07/17/2018Launching interim website with clinical practice guidelines this fall
FDA clears IsoRay's and GT's cesium-131 based brachytherapy
by John R. Fischer 07/16/2018Performed during surgery to remove brain tumor, reduces follow-ups
Philips to oversee strategic revamping of German-based providers
by John R. Fischer 07/16/2018Upgrading and replacing equipment in two separate partnerships
Digital Surgery launches first real-time AI surgical system for OR
by John R. Fischer 07/16/2018New approach may help increase qualified surgeons, global access to care
MR okay for cardiac device patients – if done right
by John W. Mitchell 07/12/2018Consulting with electrophysiologists is essential