DOTmed HealthCare Business News
Rate of NPPs ordering imaging in urban areas outpacing rural areas
by John R. Fischer 07/13/2023Access to care may not be the only factor pushing growth
At least 11 million potentially compromised in HCA hack
by John R. Fischer 07/13/2023Affects patients in 20 states
Whistleblower accuses Medtronic of kickback scheme at VA hospital that led to unnecessary procedures
by John R. Fischer 07/13/2023Allegedly went on for nearly a decade
Finger Lakes Health to proceed with URMC merger on August 1
by John R. Fischer 07/10/2023Will change name to UR Medicine Finger Lakes Health
University of Wisconsin uses 3D digital twin MR to assess athletes' muscle health
by John R. Fischer 07/10/2023Can adjust training and injury management with 3D scans
Baylor Scott & White Health to become a top urgent care provider in Texas via NextCare partnership
by John R. Fischer 07/07/2023Adding 41 clinics to its network in the state
Clarius and Usono unveil wireless ultrasound scanner for assessing patients in motion
by John R. Fischer 07/07/2023First-of-its-kind for sports medicine and rehabilitation
KA Imaging and UMG/Del Medical unveil dual-energy mobile X-ray scanner
by John R. Fischer 07/07/2023Reveal Mobi Pro brings dual energy X-ray scanning to patient bedside
Nantucket Cottage Hospital sues design firm for $8 million over facility flaws
by John R. Fischer 07/06/2023Endangered hospital's Medicare and Medicaid certification
Siemens Healthineers to play role in Atrium Health's surgical training center
by John R. Fischer 07/06/2023Curriculum includes virtual reality, AI, robotics, simulation
Abbott scores FDA approval for world's first dual chamber leadless pacemaker
by John R. Fischer 07/05/2023Requires no cardiac leads, reducing risks
Affidea acquires Portuguese radiology and cardiology outpatient clinics
by John R. Fischer 07/05/2023Entering Portugal's southernmost region for first time
Maury Regional Medical Center in Tennessee to undergo $115 million renovation
by John R. Fischer 07/05/2023Highlighting seven changes at the flagship facility
New PET-genomics approach shows promise for personalized treatment of Alzheimer's disease
by John R. Fischer 07/04/2023Identifies subtypes and genes most associated with each
Radiologists are the highest paid professionals in these four states
by John R. Fischer 07/04/2023Among the top six highest-paid jobs nationwide
Christus Health acquires Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center in New Mexico
by John R. Fischer 07/03/2023Raises concerns about access to LGBTQ, reproductive, and end-of-life care
Molina Healthcare to spend $510 million for Bright Health's California subsidiaries
by John R. Fischer 07/03/2023Supports growth of Molina's Medicaid footprint
Two recommendations for ONC's proposed rule for EHR AI technology
by John R. Fischer 07/03/2023Will create more transparency on how AI makes predictions
Siemens Healthineers, Imagion to move forward on Phase 2 study of molecular MR imaging agent
by John R. Fischer 06/30/2023Binds to tumors in patients with HER2-positive breast cancer
LG monitors to bundle with Double Black Imaging software for displaying imaging exams
by John R. Fischer 06/29/2023Licensing agreement will combine LG monitors and DBI CFS Calibration Software
Penn Medicine to acquire Tower Health's defunct Brandywine Hospital
by John R. Fischer 06/28/2023Closed in January 2022 following heavy financial losses
Canadian government investing over $26 million into medical isotope pan-consortium
by John R. Fischer 06/28/2023Creating collaborations for advancing radiopharmaceutical production
Providers see lower overtime costs when AI sets surgical schedule
by John R. Fischer 06/28/2023Study shows algorithms can be deployed immediately in real-world settings
Mercyhealth to open first 24/7 emergency care hospital in Crystal Lake, Illinois in July
by John R. Fischer 06/27/2023Will shorten travel distance to full-service care
SNMMI, IAC to create new accreditation program for radiopharmaceutical therapy
by John R. Fischer 06/27/2023Aimed at nuclear cardiology, general nuclear medicine, PET imaging
Ochsner Health, MD Anderson form Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center
by John R. Fischer 06/26/2023Will be Louisiana's first fully integrated cancer program
Philips expands outpatient cardiac care via BIOTRONIK partnership
by John R. Fischer 06/26/2023Expands personalization of growing out-of-hospital care
Siemens Healthineers unveils Biograph Vision.X PET/CT scanner at SNMMI 2023 Annual Meeting
by John R. Fischer 06/26/2023Has fastest time of flight in industry at 178 ps
Three ways to improve subspecialty reading confidence among radiologists
by John R. Fischer 06/23/202340% of general radiologists read for all subspecialties
Three things to know about GE HealthCare's new SIGNA PET/MR AIR scanner
by John R. Fischer 06/23/2023Debuted at SNMMI 2023 annual meeting
SHINE to open North America's largest Lu-177 production facility in 2023
by John R. Fischer 06/23/2023Will initially produce 100,000 doses annually
Real-time MR could make proton therapy more precise
by John R. Fischer 06/22/2023Researchers observe treatment beam using MR during proton irradiation
Tampa General diagnoses and removes lung cancer in a single day
by John R. Fischer 06/22/2023Care team utilized two Intuitive Surgical robotic platforms
RLS to distribute PET radiopharmaceuticals for SOFIE
by John R. Fischer 06/22/2023Will open SOFIE up to new markets and improve access to hospitals
UPM-WHS merger to leave just two independent health systems in Pittsburgh
by John R. Fischer 06/21/2023Will maintain WHS' long-term stability
Three things to know about Canada's first Theranostics Center of Excellence
by John R. Fischer 06/21/2023GE HealthCare will install a new PET/CT scanner
STERIS to buy BD's surgical instrumentation unit for $540 million
by John R. Fischer 06/21/2023Approximately 360 employees will be transferred via the transaction
Photon-counting CT makes CCTA possible for high-risk patients
by John R. Fischer 06/20/2023Accurately depicts extent of calcifications
ITM opens largest lutetium-177 production facility in the world
by John R. Fischer 06/20/2023The 7,000-square-meter site is located in Germany
Cooper University Health Care first in U.S. to use Viz Aortic to detect aneurysms in CT scans
by John R. Fischer 06/19/2023Facilitates immediate intervention, reduces unnecessary care
IBA partners with Belgian researchers to investigate normal tissue toxicity reduction with FLASH proton therapy
by John R. Fischer 06/19/2023First preclinical trial to study FLASH proton therapy in clinical setting
MSU Health Care to bring imaging operations to new outpatient center
by John R. Fischer 06/19/2023Largest imaging facility in mid-Michigan
Direct-to-angio suite with CBCT saves providers thousands in stroke care: study
by John R. Fischer 06/19/2023Under investigation in a multicenter, international trial
Capitol Imaging Services acquires two outpatient imaging companies in Houston
by John R. Fischer 06/16/2023Houston Premier Radiology Center and Alliance MRI make up 10 locations
RaySearch Laboratories to equip Shinva linacs with RayCare treatment planning for Chinese providers
by John R. Fischer 06/16/2023Make treatment planning accessible to providers with limited budgets
Breast ultrasound may lead to unnecessary biopsies for some women
by John R. Fischer 06/16/2023Not as accurate as contrast0-enhanced mammography, MR
RaySearch to integrate with B dot Medical's ultra-compact proton therapy system
by John R. Fischer 06/14/2023System is small enough to fit inside existing hospitals
Markets respond to news that Medicare patients are returning for care delayed by pandemic
by John R. Fischer 06/14/2023As commercial insurers see stocks drop, providers and OEMs edge upward
What to do when faced with a nontargeted cyberattack: AAMI/BSI guidelines
by John R. Fischer 06/14/2023The Common Vulnerability Scoring System can help evaluate vulnerability severity in computer systems
Ransomware attack leads to permanent closure of Illinois hospital
by John R. Fischer 06/13/2023St. Margaret’s Health had been open for 120 years