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Automation could save US over $13 billion in healthcare admin expenses annually
by John R. Fischer 01/29/20202019 CAQH Index targets eight tasks costing $40 billion that could be automated for a savings of 33%
Lowest income bracket in US contributes 33.9 percent of its income to healthcare
by John R. Fischer 01/28/2020Researchers point to long-term care expenses and out-of-pocket costs
New AI approach constructs radiotherapy plans in less than a second
by John R. Fischer 01/28/2020Reduces waiting times and risk of cancer spreading or recurring
Philips shows three percent rise in comparable sales growth for Q4 2019
by John R. Fischer 01/28/2020All three healthcare business segments showed growth
NTP Radioisotopes reclaims 80 percent of its share in Mo-99 market
by John R. Fischer 01/24/2020Follows extended shutdowns and eventual reopening
Researchers employ CT and 3D printing to recreate voice of mummy
by John R. Fischer 01/24/2020Could provide insights on history and help those with voice-related disorders
Northwell Health acquires Queens Medical Associates
by John R. Fischer 01/24/2020Extends clinical trials to ethnically diverse populations
Cybersecurity risks uncovered in GE monitors
by John R. Fischer 01/23/2020Global install base for impacted systems estimated in the hundreds of thousands
Advanced stage colorectal cancer rates decreased in Massachusetts, say researchers
by John R. Fischer 01/22/2020Credits health insurance reform law passed in 2006
Brainlab acquires VisionTree Software
by John R. Fischer 01/22/2020Developer of cloud-based solutions for data collecting and health management
Fujifilm to launch business division dedicated to systems integration
by John R. Fischer 01/21/2020In U.S. alone, integration market valued at $1 billion
Visualizing heart and blood flow with total-body PET/CT in real time: VIDEO
by John R. Fischer 01/21/2020May enable observations of multiple organ functions simultaneously
New approach reconstructs higher-quality MR images with deep learning
by John R. Fischer 01/20/2020Does not distort brain structures
KT Corporation and Samsung Medical center to construct 5G smart hospital
by John R. Fischer 01/20/2020Developed a 5G-powered network to provide medical services
Over 40 percent of U.S. physicians feel burned out, says survey
by John R. Fischer 01/17/2020Almost 50 percent willing to take a pay cut for better hours
Fujifilm reportedly in talks to acquire Curium Pharma for at least $3 billion
by John R. Fischer 01/17/2020Follows a number of Fujifilm buys over the last two years
Chuck and Gena Norris dismiss lawsuit against gadolinium makers
by John R. Fischer 01/17/2020Had alleged contrast agents made Gena ill
Medical professionals feeling unprepared for data-driven healthcare, says survey
by John R. Fischer 01/16/2020Nearly one-fifth of physicians and residents would consider changing careers
Rapid diagnosis centers cut waiting time and costs in cancer diagnosis
by John R. Fischer 01/15/2020Benefits patients with non-specific cancer symptoms
MR procedure volumes in the US reached all-time high in 2019
by John R. Fischer 01/15/2020IMV survey finds that usage jumped 8 percent over previous year to 42 million
Medical equipment testing in the value-based era
by John R. Fischer 01/14/2020New regulations and changes to system design can create challenges
FDA clears digital tomosynthesis for Carestream imager
by John R. Fischer 01/14/2020Generates data from low-dose X-rays
Former radiology director sues Mercy Medical for more than $75k
by John R. Fischer 01/14/2020Gender discrimination and harassment, unequal pay
Critical care resuscitation units offer better outcomes than ICUs for critically ill patients
by John R. Fischer 01/14/2020Lowered risk of death by 36 percent, say researchers
Virtual Incision raises $20 million to test surgical mini robot
by John R. Fischer 01/13/2020MIRA system is designed for minimally-invasive colon resection surgeries
MGH performs five heart transplants using post-circulatory death donors, most in US
by John R. Fischer 01/13/2020Addressing unmet demand for heart donors with the Transmedics Organ Care System
US suspends ban on licenses for exporting weapons-grade uranium
by John R. Fischer 01/10/2020Used in medical isotope production
FDA gives nod to Aidoc's AI tool for large-vessel occlusion detection
by John R. Fischer 01/10/2020Can be offered for stroke assessment alongside Aidoc's hemorrhage AI tool
UPenn researchers perform proton flash therapy in clinical setting for first time
by John R. Fischer 01/09/2020Demonstrates that existing accelerators can administer flash treatment
M&A activity remains strong among providers but for different reasons, Kaufman Hall reports
by John R. Fischer 01/09/2020The need to meet consumer demands overrides short-term financial goals
Insured or not, unnecessary care is a problem among pediatric patients
by John R. Fischer 01/08/2020Researchers find roughly one in ten children received unneeded services in 2014
Cancer mortality falls by 29 percent over nearly three decades
by John R. Fischer 01/08/2020Driven by long-term drops in lung, colorectal, breast and prostate cancer
Kaiser's $130 million partnership takes aim at solving healthcare worker shortage
by John R. Fischer 01/08/2020Will train professionals to reduce medical worker shortages
NC Woman sues mammography facility for low quality scans that resulted in temporary closure
by John R. Fischer 01/07/2020Seeking refund for scans and payment for repeat mammograms
NYU and UM researchers bring optical imaging and AI to brain tumor diagnoses
by John R. Fischer 01/07/2020Accuracy similar to manual interpretation of conventional histological images
Researchers look at 1,500 outcomes to confirm benefits of proton over radiation therapy
by John R. Fischer 01/07/2020First large review of data across several different forms of cancer
What does the new MDS2 form mean for your medical devices?
by John R. Fischer 01/06/2020Latest version emphasizes cybersecurity and interoperability risks
New Tennessee law covers state employees for proton therapy
by John R. Fischer 01/03/2020Similar bill previously vetoed
New PET tracer provides insight on cardiac failure risk after heart attack
by John R. Fischer 01/03/2020Targets fibroblast activation prior to it causing permanent damage
Astronaut with blood clot in space prescribed treatment via ultrasound
by John R. Fischer 01/02/2020Performed exam on his own neck for remote interpretation
Patient portals with secure messaging lack instructions for use
by John R. Fischer 01/02/2020Generates concern over misuse of electronic messaging
Zebra Medical and DePuy Synthes partner for affordable surgical planning
by John R. Fischer 12/19/2019Collect insights from X-ray scans for orthopaedic patients
Colorectal cancer screening rates rising among 45 to 49-year-olds
by John R. Fischer 12/19/2019Followed release of ACS updated guidelines
IBA sells part of dosimetry business for over $14 million
by John R. Fischer 12/18/2019Deal involved sale of RadioMed Corporation to IZI Medical
Providers in UK and US bracing for greater AI investment, says GE and MIT study
by John R. Fischer 12/18/2019Almost 80 percent plan to ramp up AI adoption over next two years
Breast density notifications not having intended effect, say researchers
by John R. Fischer 12/18/2019As FDA prepares nationwide standard, framing information meaningfully is key
Fujifilm in talks to acquire Hitachi's medical imaging business
by John R. Fischer 12/17/2019Would enable it to compete with larger players in the market
FDA says yes to first fully disposable, single-use duodenoscope
by John R. Fischer 12/16/2019Eliminating risk of infection due to ineffective reprocessing
Ten former NFL players indicted for nearly $4 million in false claims
by John R. Fischer 12/16/2019Made claims over use of equipment, including ultrasound
US government permanently repeals medical device excise tax
by John R. Fischer 12/16/2019Part of year-end government funding agreement