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Compass One rebrands the Crothall HTM division as Intelas

A new identity while maintaining existing personnel and infrastructure

FDA blocks import of select Olympus scopes and reprocessors over quality concerns

Cites ongoing quality system violations at Aizu, Japan facility

Philips gets FDA OK for AI-driven SmartSpeed Precise MR software

Approved for all Philips 1.5 and 3T scanners, including those already in use

Nanox partners with Keiser University to expand use of 3D tomosynthesis system

Nanox.ARC will be integrated into radiologic technology graduate curriculum

Over 700 rural hospitals face closure amid financial strain, report warns

Findings show that inadequate reimbursement from private insurance plans is at the core of the issue

Philips, Medtronic deepen patient monitoring partnership with new multiyear agreement

Embedding Medtronic components into Philips systems to create streamlined, interoperable solutions

AI model detects tiny brain metastases on MR with 97% accuracy, study shows

BrainMets.ai, poised for FDA submission in 2026, was tested on more than 1,500 scans

Fujifilm VisualSonics debuts integrated ultrasound and photoacoustic imaging system for preclinical research

Designed for use in research areas such as oncology, cardiovascular biology, and neurobiology

Johnson & Johnson MedTech partners with NVIDIA and Amazon on surgical AI fund

Will evaluate proposals related to AI model development, data engineering, and compliance frameworks

Geisinger rolls out 3D mammography across all sites

Offers improved visibility of dense tissue compared to traditional 2D mammograms

The Jacobus Report

The U.S. health care sector is strong

February 06, 2013

Big companies are investing in health care, plus the sector added more jobs last month.

A visit to a community hospital near the Ugandan border

January 30, 2013

First installment of Anne Bugge's trip to Africa.

Watch out for our journalists these next few months

January 23, 2013

We'll be covering lots of shows and live events.

Fewer complaints is a good thing

January 16, 2013

The internet has really changed a lot of things in business.

2013 will be a great year for journalism

January 09, 2013

I have an update on DOTmed's news operation.

Phil's predictions for 2013

December 26, 2012

Here's my top ten list for what I think will happen in our industry next year.

What would Einstein say about mobile imaging?

December 19, 2012

The mobile imaging business is on the upswing.

Syria's medical supply shortage

December 12, 2012

There's a need for arterial blood gas analyzers and other medical supplies for doctors assisting with the conflict.

Phil visits Genesis

December 05, 2012

Genesis just completed expanding their cold-head repair facility.

RSNA 2012

November 28, 2012

Imaging technology continues to evolve.

Medica 2012 coverage

November 20, 2012

Our online editor attended the big event.

Doing business during a natural disaster

November 14, 2012

Hurricane Sandy and the importance of business continuity.

Thoughts on the election

November 07, 2012

Mobile imaging surges up 18 percent

October 24, 2012

The mobile imaging market is heating up.

Phil reviews the iPhone 5

October 10, 2012

How does Calscan deal with changes in the market?

October 03, 2012

Innovation is key.

What's behind the uptick in equipment listings?

September 19, 2012

Despite uncertainty surrounding the election, it seems that equipment purchases are up.

Phil's thoughts and predictions on Europe 1 week after the IAMERS meeting

September 12, 2012

What's happening across the Atlantic.

In Florence for IAMERS

September 05, 2012

IAMERS' European meeting starts tonight.

DOTmed Launches a New Way to Help Charities

August 29, 2012

DOTmed Charity LifeLine helps providers send equipment where it's needed most.

Give me your input on DOTmed

August 22, 2012

Tell me what you think about the new look, new features.

Taking the industry's temperature at AHRA

August 15, 2012

Guarded but upbeat.

Phil's report on Medicall, the Indian medical equipment show

August 08, 2012

For BRIC countries, business is easier in RI than in BC.

Will the UDI system make it harder for health care providers?

July 25, 2012

What affects resellers affects many people in health care.

What's it like to get bought by Oxford?

July 20, 2012

Dave Band and Jeff Fall discuss what it's like after Platinum got bought.

Rating Hospitals and the Hard Rock Café

July 18, 2012

Consumer Reports releases its first hospital safety rankings.

GBIS' Horace Hunter on biomed trends

July 13, 2012

Clinical engineering and IT are merging.

Should you be worried by India's proposed secondhand capital equipment import ban?

July 11, 2012

A number of my Indian friends have brought to my attention some worrying news from their country.

On the road

July 04, 2012

Happy Fourth of July!

The Supreme Court and public confidence

June 27, 2012

All eyes are on Washington.

DOTmed attends the grand opening of Siemens' new refurb facility

June 20, 2012

Impressions from my visit to the 29,190 square-foot factory.

My thoughts on SNM 2012

June 13, 2012

What you missed at SNM 2012.

CARE bill is on the Hill again

June 08, 2012

Radiologic technologists might see some changes.

Spring show season in full swing: SIIM & SNM previews

June 06, 2012

Two big shows are happening this week.

AAMI 2012: View from the show floor

June 04, 2012

Biomedical engineering appears to be recession-proof.

Are people waiting for the presidential election before they buy new equipment?

June 01, 2012

Is uncertainty about health reform slowing down sales?

Going to AAMI this weekend

May 30, 2012

If you're in Charlotte this weekend, say hello.

Bill Masters Is Optimistic About the Future

May 23, 2012

Is the growth of the equipment repair industry a sign of a bad economy?

Robert (Les) Cottingham dies at 69

May 16, 2012

Les was a cowboy in all senses of the word.

My predictions about the second quarter

May 09, 2012

If DOTmed is any barometer, business is better.

My Attendance at the IAMERS Annual Meeting

May 02, 2012

Phil's thoughts on IAMERS' 19th Annual Meeting.

Medical trailers still on the go

April 26, 2012

My conversation with Bob Bachman sets the story straight.

I win my bet with Bill King

April 16, 2012

Bill King is living the good life in Sparks, Nevada.

Some thoughts on Amyvid

April 11, 2012

We need to move closer to a cure.

What is the future for mobile MRI & CT?

April 04, 2012

Thoughts on the changing market for mobile MRI and CT.

Phil weighs in on the Supreme Court hearings

March 28, 2012

Playing politics?

Phil lunches with Theodor Basch

March 23, 2012

Basch visits DOTmed's offices on his U.S. trip.

My name is Philip F. Jacobus, and I'm the CEO and founder of DOTmed.com, Inc., and the publisher of HealthCare Business News.

Generally, I spend between 5 to 6 hours a day visiting with people on the telephone, in person, or over video chat. These are their stories and the lessons that I have learned from them.

Philip Jacobus launched DOTmed.com in 1998. He has been involved in health care since 1977, when he visited China to sell equipment. He has done business in over 35 countries and still travels extensively. Phil is active in charity, helps rural clinics and always tries to help DOTmed users when he can.

Phil is a member of AHRA, AAMI, HFMA and the Cryogenic Society of America. He has contributed to a number of magazines and journals and has addressed trade groups.

Phil's proudest achievement is that he has been happily married to his wife Barbara since 1989, who helped him found DOTmed in 1998.

Voices

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The importance of holding reprocessors to high standards

Insights from Lars Thording, VP of marketing & public affairs at Innovative Health LLC

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AI scribes: A prescription for lower medical costs and better healthcare

Insights from Dr. Kenneth Zweig, primary care physician at Northern Virginia Family Practice Associates

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Patient engagement technology only works if patients use It

Insights from Kasandra Saunders, vice president of implementation at InteliChart

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Why QMS matters more than ever in the era of right-to-repair

Q&A with Heidi Drafall, senior vice president of quality at Agiliti

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Beware of the hype: Focus on strategy and technology designed to ensure safe and efficient healthcare environments

Insights from Caryn Hewitt, senior director, Consulting Services at CenTrak

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Tech-driven payer strategies to enhance member experiences and control costs

Insights from Jill Warren, senior vice president of Clinical Operations at Sagility

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Using AI to transform healthcare contact centers into value centers

Insights from Patty Hayward, general manager of healthcare and life sciences at Talkdesk

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Rethinking rural healthcare finance: From per-patient margins to system-wide sustainability

Insights from Meredith Kirchner, COO of Curae

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Rethinking spinal navigation in a new era of surgical innovation

Q&A with Dr. Shane Pak, founder of Ruthless Spine, about his company’s innovative spinal navigation device

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Closing the gaps in medical device cybersecurity

Q&A with Samantha Jacques, associate vice president of clinical engineering at McLaren Health Care

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As technology evolves, image quality remains the priority

Insights from Abe Elgohary, CEO of JPI Healthcare Solutions

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2025 budget policy’s impact on healthcare: The unstoppable force (budget cuts) vs the immovable object (labor costs)

Insights from Todd Walrath, CEO of Washington DC based ShiftMed