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FDA gives nod to first PSMA-targeted PET tracer for prostate cancer
by John R. Fischer 12/02/2020Gallium 68 PSMA-11 is indicated for cases of suspected prostate cancer metastases or suspected prostate cancer recurrence
United Imaging launches AI-empowered 640-slice, 82-cm bore CT at RSNA
by John R. Fischer 12/01/2020uCT ATLAS uses AI to lower dose, position patients accurately and reconstruct images rapidly for clinical use
Hologic gets FDA nod, launches early breast cancer AI detection software
by John R. Fischer 12/01/2020Genius AI supports detection of hard to spot cancers
GE showcases new 3D C-arm technology among other new solutions at RSNA
by John R. Fischer 12/01/2020OEC 3D provides surgeons with 2D and 3D view of a patient's anatomy
Massachusetts researchers discuss risk assessment model for breast cancer at RSNA
by John R. Fischer 11/30/2020Incorporates digital information not used by traditional risk assessment models
Agfa launches predictive workflow solution for DR imaging at RSNA
by John R. Fischer 11/30/2020SmartXR helps radiographers capture quality images without needing to retake them
LSU Medical Center email breach potentially exposes data on thousands of patients
by John R. Fischer 11/25/2020The type and amount of information possibly accessed varied by location
Canon partners with Glassbeam for diagnostic imaging service analytics
by John R. Fischer 11/25/2020Clinsights platform will manage fleets of Canon MR, CT and Vascular lab solutions
Thorough sanitization and PPE are essential for curbing asymptomatic COVID transmission
by John R. Fischer 11/24/2020Asymptomatic patients could go to hospital and transmit infection
Northwestern researchers develop X-ray AI platform for COVID-19 detection
by John R. Fischer 11/24/2020Platform was 10 times faster, 1% – 6% more accurate than thoracic radiologists
Florida radiology practice to pay $1.4 million over False Claims allegations
by John R. Fischer 11/23/2020Alleged to have submitted claims for radiological images it knew were ineligible for reimbursement
Butterfly Network to merge with Longview Acquisition in $1.5 billion deal
by John R. Fischer 11/23/2020Deal is expected to increase adoption of Butterfly handheld ultrasounds
CMS issues final rule on Stark Law
by John R. Fischer 11/23/2020Rule enhances value-based care, lessens regulatory burdens and protects patients from low-quality, expensive care
GE acquires Prismatic Sensors
by John R. Fischer 11/20/2020GE will use Deep Silicon detector technology for photon counting CT
Fujifilm makes entry into surgical and fluoroscopy markets
by John R. Fischer 11/20/2020Fujifilm has new mobile C-arm and R&F fluoroscopy systems
Kaiser to spend more than $6 million in false claims settlement
by John R. Fischer 11/19/2020Kaiser Permanente denies the allegations and has made no admission of liability
Siemens takes former manager to court for allegedly stealing trade secrets
by John R. Fischer 11/19/2020Claims executive took confidential catheter intelligence to NuVera Medical to develop rival solution
Siemens previews 0.55T MR requiring under 0.7 liters of helium and no quench pipe
by John R. Fischer 11/18/2020Magnetom Free.Max will be the company's smallest, most lightweight whole-body MR scanner
Cyberattacks on health systems expected to triple in 2021
by John R. Fischer 11/17/2020Key takeaways from Black Book's latest State of the Healthcare Cybersecurity Industry report
CEO confidence in economy for 2021 drops following election outcome
by John R. Fischer 11/17/2020Executives voice mixed views on the state of the economy and healthcare over the next year
Two dead, three injured in explosion at Connecticut VA hospital
by John R. Fischer 11/16/2020The explosion came from a steam pipe during routine maintenance
COVID-19 conspiracy theorists try to gain entry into Utah hospital
by John R. Fischer 11/16/2020Seeking proof that reports of rising COVID-19 hospitalizations are false
Low-dose CT utilized by only one in 20 eligible adults for lung screening
by John R. Fischer 11/13/2020Usage correlates with cancer burden and sociodemographic factors
Gates Foundation funds Caption Health's AI-guided ultrasound system
by John R. Fischer 11/13/2020Aims to help non-specialists assess lung abnormalities
Canon taps Avicenna.AI for stroke care partnership
by John R. Fischer 11/12/2020Head triage solution identifies intracranial hemorrhages and large vessel occlusions
Chicago businessman charged with conning hospitals out of $2.6 million spent on PPE
by John R. Fischer 11/12/2020Dennis Haggerty allegedly spent the money on cars and checks made out to cash
Tenet shuttering MedPost urgent care centers in Detroit
by John R. Fischer 11/11/2020Closures were related to challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic
Nanox suffers quarterly loss of $11 million despite success of IPO
by John R. Fischer 11/10/2020Nanox chalked loss up to increased spending on development and marketing of Nanox.Arc
Cohealo to provide Vizient members with equipment sharing platform
by John R. Fischer 11/10/2020Deal aims to create opportunities for saving on equipment purchases and services
FDA gives nod to GE's SIGNA 7T MR scanner
by John R. Fischer 11/10/2020The SIGNA 7T MR system is the most powerful FDA-cleared MR system to date
SCCT issues new guidance on cardiovascular CT training
by John R. Fischer 11/09/2020Guideline will create a uniform level of competency among radiology and cardiology trainees
Mevion proton accelerator shows efficacy in FLASH preclinical trial
by John R. Fischer 11/09/2020Mevion's s250i proton accelerator delivered FLASH therapy at the Bragg peak
Low-dose CT identifies osteoporosis in cancer screenings
by John R. Fischer 11/06/2020Low-dose CT could be used as an alternative to standard DXA scans for osteoporosis detection
Hologic expands COVID-19 test production with $119 million funding
by John R. Fischer 11/06/2020Will produce 13 million tests per month by January 2020
Digirad to sell DMS Health for over $18 million
by John R. Fischer 11/05/2020DMS Health Technologies provides contract diagnostic imaging through a mobile service
In MR: Less acoustic noise, better patient experience
by John R. Fischer 11/05/2020Researchers find it allowed patients to hear their headphones better
Vizient to acquire Intalere from Intermountain Healthcare
by John R. Fischer 11/05/2020Expanding its position in the healthcare supply chain industry
Accuray partners with Brainlab on CyberKnife neuro-radiosurgery
by John R. Fischer 11/04/2020Will incorporate Snke OS and Quentry software to expand capabilities
COVID-19 still taking toll on hospital margins, causing subsidies in professional revenue
by John R. Fischer 11/04/2020Margin performance still under 2019 levels
Intalere inks deal with MXR Imaging for reconditioned imaging equipment
by John R. Fischer 11/04/2020Intalere members will have access to devices and applications at negotiated prices
Discounted deals on medical imaging not the safest bet, says new study
by John R. Fischer 11/03/2020Groupons do not include information on risks associated with scans
Virginia Mason Memorial ends affiliation with Virginia Mason Health System
by John R. Fischer 11/02/2020The health system is set to join Catholic nonprofit, CHI Franciscan
Legislation calls for relief to physicians affected by upcoming Medicare cuts
by John R. Fischer 11/02/2020Would provide relief equal to the difference between 2020 and 2021
Imaging informatics experts offer checklist for entering the AI marketplace
by John R. Fischer 10/30/2020Also offer tips for figuring out the right technology for their needs
New rule requires health plans to publicly disclose pricing for medical services
by John R. Fischer 10/30/2020New tool will reveal prices negotiated between providers and health plans
Aetna to pay $1 million settlement over potential HIPAA violations
by John R. Fischer 10/29/2020Allegedly exposed private patient information on three separate occasions
Imminent cyberthreat could disrupt hundreds of US healthcare systems
by John R. Fischer 10/29/2020Ransomware could hold data hostage in exchange for more than $10 million per target
Abbreviated MR detects cancers missed by 3D mammo
by John R. Fischer 10/28/2020Abbreviated MR is more sensitive than 3D mammography, and less expensive
Where imaging AI is headed, and the best way to get there
by John R. Fischer 10/28/2020Progress... and a word of caution for weak algorithms and inadequate data sets
As radiation therapy facilities proliferate, rural areas remain out of reach
by John R. Fischer 10/28/2020Radiation therapy sites are growing in areas already close to treatment centers