DOTmed HealthCare Business News
Medical Properties Trust defends not disclosing hold on Prospect debt repayment transaction
by John R. Fischer 08/23/2023A hold was issued on transaction in July
Critics say new UK cancer targets do not address systemic issues within NHS
by John R. Fischer 08/22/2023Reduce cancer standards from ten to three targets
Imaging Biometrics to bring quantitative imaging to MR with GE HealthCare
by John R. Fischer 08/22/2023Accessible with GE HealthCare's MR Smart Subscription
ICU Medical closing Minnesota facility, leaving about 81 employees jobless
by John R. Fischer 08/22/2023Closure to be completed by December 2024
Combining MR exams with PSA density testing detects prostate cancer more accurately
by John R. Fischer 08/22/2023New study provides insight for forming national screening program in U.K.
Siemens Healthineers opens investigation into LockBit breach that included Varian patient data
by John R. Fischer 08/21/2023Was told to negotiate a ransom by August 17 or risk data being published
IBM and Microsoft partner to expedite prior authorization with AI
by John R. Fischer 08/21/2023IBM Consulting Azure OpenAI Service helps identify areas where AI can generate value for businesses
Preventive cancer screenings have saved US economy over $6.5 trillion over 25 years
by John R. Fischer 08/21/2023Researchers crunch the numbers on early detection
NYU Langone sets new record as pig kidney transplant continues functioning in patient for over one month
by John R. Fischer 08/18/2023One step closer to having viable alternative organ supply for transplants
New molecular test challenges utilization of radiotherapy for low-risk, early-stage breast cancer patients
by John R. Fischer 08/18/2023Patients may only need surgery and endocrine therapy
Deep-learning approach corrects for small movements in brain MR scans
by John R. Fischer 08/18/2023Could enable easier imaging of children, patients with trouble staying still
BayCare deploys robots to automate medical supply distribution
by John R. Fischer 08/17/2023Transports supplies and orders from warehouse to health system facilities
Medical researchers leverage Google cloud to clone supercomputer
by John R. Fischer 08/17/2023Limited availability of supercomputers hinders medical application potential
Jefferson Health cuts operating losses with $108 million sale of lab business
by John R. Fischer 08/16/2023Had a $79 million operating loss with sales
In a first for Switzerland, researchers treat esophageal cancer with proton therapy
by John R. Fischer 08/16/2023Part of trial comparing side effects to those in radiotherapy
As Tufts Medicine sells lab business to Labcorp, health system says most employees will receive comparable job offers
by John R. Fischer 08/15/2023Deal with Labcorp seeks to avoid defaulting on $800 million bondholder agreement
AdventHealth accuses MultiPlan of price-fixing scheme costing providers $19 billion annually
by John R. Fischer 08/15/2023Allegedly enriched insurance providers while underpaying on out-of-network claims
Radiologists are third most sought-after specialists among providers
by John R. Fischer 08/15/2023Rising procedure volumes, higher retirement rates have boosted demand
GE HealthCare to bring continuous patient monitoring tech to U.S. market
by John R. Fischer 08/14/2023Portrait Mobile enables immediate intervention in real time
SSM Health taps Siemens Healthineers for 10-year strategic imaging partnership
by John R. Fischer 08/14/2023The Catholic not-for-profit has more than 12,800 providers at 23 hospitals
UnitedHealth clears hurdle toward $1.58 billion EMIS acquisition
by John R. Fischer 08/14/2023Received provisional clearance from British regulator
What OEMs want you to know before signing a CT service agreement
by John R. Fischer 08/07/2023Insight from some of the leading manufacturers on what constitutes a good service contract
Three insights on Amazon's new storage service for medical imaging data
by John R. Fischer 07/30/2023Creates cloud-based applications storing petabytes of data
GE HealthCare sees 'profound' growth opportunity for PET imaging
by John R. Fischer 07/27/2023CMS moves to broaden coverage for Alzheimer's brain scans
Moffitt Cancer Center to open $400 million inpatient surgical hospital
by John R. Fischer 07/27/2023Will accommodate a 63% rise in patient volume
ACR opposes bill calling for medical imaging price transparency in hospitals
by John R. Fischer 07/27/2023Says the law could lead to greater emphasis on price than quality
Montecito Medical, Sable Investments acquires Tennessee proton facility
by John R. Fischer 07/26/2023The Tennessee Oncology Proton Center opened in 2018
US and French hospitals recruit their first patients for WE-TRUST stroke care trial
by John R. Fischer 07/26/2023Diagnoses and treats patients in a single angio suite
Breach at Tampa General Hospital puts data of 1.2 million patients at risk
by John R. Fischer 07/26/2023Facility is aiding FBI in identifying attackers
Former Medtech worker falsified FDA clearances that led to $140,000 in sales of illegal items
by John R. Fischer 07/25/2023Illegally sold a surgical drill and sterilization container
MR battery leak hospitalizes three, temporarily closes Johns Hopkins facility in Tampa
by John R. Fischer 07/25/2023Here are two best practices for presenting potentially explosive MR battery hydrogen leaks
MediView XR granted clearance for XR 90 augmented reality platform
by John R. Fischer 07/24/2023Overcomes limitations of 2D flat-panel monitors
FDA gives nod for Siemens Healthineers' Atellica CI Analyzer
by John R. Fischer 07/21/2023Has over 200 immunoassays for 20 diseases
More real-world studies crucial to understanding AI's value in healthcare
by John R. Fischer 07/20/2023Takeaways from the AHRA 2023 annual meeting
CMS proposal to rescind one-time beta-amyloid PET scan rule could expand access to novel Alzheimer's treatments
by John R. Fischer 07/20/2023New drugs have shown progress in slowing down cognitive decline
TPG strikes up $1.4 billion deal to acquire EHR developer Nextech
by John R. Fischer 07/20/2023Develops EHR software for specialty physician practices
Essentia Health to open new $900 million St. Mary's Medical Center
by John R. Fischer 07/20/2023Replaces original building for hospital
NorthStar cements another Ac-225 supply deal with Bayer
by John R. Fischer 07/19/2023Breaks down DNA strands of tumors to make them easier to destroy
Radiology Partners to use iCAD's ProFound AI Suite for breast cancer detection across its network
by John R. Fischer 07/19/2023Performs mammograms at more than 3,200 facilities
St. Louis surgeons perform world's first minimally invasive robotic whole liver transplant
by John R. Fischer 07/18/2023Patient experienced less painful, faster recovery time
BD warns providers of eight newfound security risks in software of Alaris infusion pump
by John R. Fischer 07/18/2023One ranked as high-severity
Northwell Health to integrate Aidoc's AI platform at 17 facilities
by John R. Fischer 07/18/2023Largest portfolio of FDA-cleared algorithms on single platform
EHR developer NextGen settles false claims and kickback allegations with $31 million settlment
by John R. Fischer 07/17/2023Allegedly released software that did not meet certification requirements
ViewRay files for bankruptcy, intends to sell part or all of assets
by John R. Fischer 07/17/2023Developed MR-guided radiation therapy system
While private practices see physician numbers decline, hospitals gain: study
by John R. Fischer 07/17/2023Driven by payer rates, resource access, administrative burdens
Siemens Healthineers innovation center to open in Erlangen, Germany
by John R. Fischer 07/14/2023Will be test site for extended reality applications in healthcare
HonorHealth acquires FastMed's stake in 26 urgent care centers in Arizona
by John R. Fischer 07/14/2023Deal expected to close this summer
Mount Sinai Queens opens new cardiac catheterization lab
by John R. Fischer 07/14/2023Will include 14 specialists
FDA issues Class I recall for J&J unit’s electrosurgery pads
by John R. Fischer 07/13/2023Burned adults and pediatric patients
Three things to know about Stanford and VA Palo Alto’s NCI-designated cancer center
by John R. Fischer 07/13/2023Accommodate expansion of cancer patients under PACT Act