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Varian gets market nod for Halcyon and Ethos radiotherapy platforms with HyperSight CBCT
by John R. Fischer 02/03/2023Calculates dose during treatment, eliminating the need for separate simulation and planning CT scans
House representative proposes bills to amend or permanently end VA EHR project
by John R. Fischer 02/02/2023Follows countless outages and system degradations at VA hospitals
AI increases chances of lung nodules detection on chest X-rays: study
by John R. Fischer 02/02/2023Questions accuracy of radiologist interpretations of X-rays without AI
Breast MR best supplemental screening tool for detecting missed cancers on mammograms
by John R. Fischer 02/01/2023Researchers also assessed handheld breast ultrasound, automated breast ultrasound and digital breast tomosynthesis
Canadian nuclear power station on track to begin Mo-99 production
by John R. Fischer 02/01/2023Laurentis Energy Partners and BWXT Medical complete installation, commissioning of Darlington isotope system
Following injuries and death, FDA labels Getinge's cardiac balloon pump recall as Class I event
by John R. Fischer 02/01/2023Defect causes unexpected shutdown of solution while in use
Mass General Brigham sued for patent infringement of diagnostic imaging review technology
by John R. Fischer 01/31/2023Records comments and gestures, overlays them on scans for review
'Ultrasonic tornado' technique breaks down brain blood clots in under half an hour
by John R. Fischer 01/31/2023Single transducer incorporated into catheter produces vortex effect
Baylor Scott & White Hospital reveals plans for $265 million Texas hospital
by John R. Fischer 01/31/2023The North Frisco facility will be nearly 340,000 square feet
Seventy-year-old breast cancer patients are half as likely to receive radiotherapy as 69-year-olds
by John R. Fischer 01/31/2023Researchers call for a more nuanced approach to age-related treatment planning
Omaha Methodist Hospital to unveil $26.7 million ER space following renovations
by John R. Fischer 01/30/2023Doubled number of rooms and added 10,500 square feet
Philips cutting 6,000 jobs worldwide as part of company reorganization
by John R. Fischer 01/30/2023New layoffs contribute to a 13% workforce reduction
Medtronic issues another battery recall for HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device
by John R. Fischer 01/29/2023Faulty primary and backup batteries could shut down device completely
Minnesota AG asks Sanford, Fairview health systems to delay merger
by John R. Fischer 01/27/2023Says deal is moving too fast, University of Minnesota not considered
New 3D ultrasound scanner reduces risk of recurrence in liver cancer treated with ablation
by John R. Fischer 01/27/2023Produces 3D imaging in real time
The server has been infected with ransomware — now what?
by John R. Fischer 01/27/2023Provider best practices for mitigating the threat of ransomware
Will photon-counting CT replace conventional CT?
by John R. Fischer 01/26/2023Experts weigh new capabilities against hamstrung provider finances
Children's Health, UT Southwestern mull construction of new Dallas pediatric facility
by John R. Fischer 01/26/2023Would address rising demands for specialty services
GE HealthCare, Imricor bring real-time MR imaging to cardiac ablations
by John R. Fischer 01/26/2023Broadens use of MR scanners for interventional cardiac MR environment
Dollar General enters mobile clinic market via partnership with DocGo
by John R. Fischer 01/25/2023Set up first three clinics outside stores in Tennessee
GE HealthCare enters 15-year equipment contract with Windsor Regional Hospital in Ontario
by John R. Fischer 01/25/2023Arrangement includes the not-yet-open Windsor/Essex acute care facility
Novant Health, TPG to expand MedQuest's network of outpatient radiology centers nationwide
by John R. Fischer 01/25/2023MedQuest currently has network of 50 imaging centers
EU initiative will facilitate cross-border aggregation of imaging data to stoke AI innovation
by John R. Fischer 01/24/2023Data set will be easily accessible to clinicians and researchers
AI software shortens cardiac MR scanning time by 31%
by John R. Fischer 01/24/2023Full AI-assisted scans were performed with Vista.ai's One Click MR
Radon Medical Imaging acquires Premier Imaging Medical Systems
by John R. Fischer 01/24/2023Expands Radon's geographic footprint in Southeastern U.S.
J&J subsidiary DePuy agrees to $9.75 million settlement over kickback allegations
by John R. Fischer 01/23/2023Gave surgeon over $100,000 dollars worth of products for free
Northwell, Feinstein Institutes take on brain tumor recurrence in investigational clinical trial
by John R. Fischer 01/20/2023Uses noninvasive ultrasound to eradicate solid tumors
Philips and Masimo expand home vitals monitoring partnership
by John R. Fischer 01/20/2023The companies aim to augment patient monitoring capabilities in telehealth applications
Recalled at-home devices top ECRI's annual hazards list
by John R. Fischer 01/20/2023Manufacturers, providers do not proactively notify patients of recalls
First clinical trial evaluating proton therapy in breast cancer patients begins in the UK
by John R. Fischer 01/19/2023Will compare outcomes with conventional radiotherapy
Medline inks $30 million supply vendor partnership with San Diego medical center
by John R. Fischer 01/19/2023Tri-City Medical Center employs over 500 physicians in 60 specialties
Bayer acquires Blackford Analysis, expanding radiology application offerings
by John R. Fischer 01/18/2023Transaction to be completed later this year
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital to restructure into three divisions
by John R. Fischer 01/16/2023Will have Northern, Central and Eastern hospital regions
Michigan's Trinity Health to begin using 'virtual' on-screen nurses
by John R. Fischer 01/16/2023Can coordinate different types of care simultaneously
Restructuring at Google sister company Verily to cost 240 jobs
by John R. Fischer 01/16/2023Cuts affect 15% of company
Pipeline Health to assume control of Los Angeles hospitals currently under Medical Properties Trust
by John R. Fischer 01/16/2023Part of Pipeline’s plan to restructure, focus on LA footprint
Welsh government seeks to build nuclear medicine facility in North West Wales
by John R. Fischer 01/13/2023Will produce medical radioisotopes for 60 to 70 years
Advanced Oncotherapy to unveil world's first proton linac in 2023
by John R. Fischer 01/13/2023Delivers focused beam of 70 to 230 MeV to deep-seated tumors
Supply chain concerns resurface following surge in China's COVID-19 cases
by John R. Fischer 01/13/2023Drug and medical device component shortages anticipated
Baxter to spin off $5 billion kidney care business
by John R. Fischer 01/12/2023Expected to take place in 12 to 18 months
NorthStar produces non-uranium-based Mo-99 for first time at new production facility
by John R. Fischer 01/12/2023Completed facility in December 2022
John Muir Health to fully acquire California hospital from Tenet in $142.5 million deal
by John R. Fischer 01/12/2023Holds 49% stake in San Ramon Regional Medical Center already
Canon partners with ScImage to bolster cardiac market position
by John R. Fischer 01/12/2023Integrating ScImage’s cloud-native image management solutions with hemodynamic portfolio
2022 ends on high note for hospital M&As
by John R. Fischer 01/12/202353 transactions generate over $45 billion in revenue
CVS Health reportedly pondering acquisition of primary care provider Oak Street Health
by John R. Fischer 01/11/2023Oak Street Health has over 160 centers in 21 states
FDA warns Olympus to fix endoscopy production issues at Japanese facilities
by John R. Fischer 01/11/2023Did not meet requirements for ensuring quality and performance
GE HealthCare to acquire IMACTIS, CT navigation designer for interventional radiology
by John R. Fischer 01/10/2023Company's first acquisition since spin off
GE HealthCare to add Ordr equipment monitoring to its CARESCAPE network
by John R. Fischer 01/10/2023Enables providers to locate devices and monitor utilization
UMass Memorial, Heywood Healthcare call off merger plans
by John R. Fischer 01/09/2023Began discussing plans to combine in May 2022
HCA Healthcare proposes opening $233.6 million Virginia Hospital
by John R. Fischer 01/09/2023Would be HCA's first hospital in Hanover County