Stories by Kristen Fischer
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Imaging children
by Kristen Fischer 05/08/2014Playing up kid-friendly imaging will improve your bottom line
CT can detect arterial plaque for diabetics
by Kristen Fischer 04/21/2014CCTA is a welcome development.
FDA lays out plan for HIT oversight
by Kristen Fischer 04/09/2014Report stirs different viewpoints.
GE Healthcare to acquire surgical navigation company BK Medical for $1.45 billion
by John R. Fischer 09/23/2021Will expand capabilities of GE's ultrasound systems
How third-party purchased services are helping providers save money
by John R. Fischer 09/22/2021Purchased services accounted for 34.8% of non-direct labor spending in the last 18 months
GE Healthcare unveils Revolution Ascend CT system
by John R. Fischer 09/22/2021Equipped with AI applications for operational efficiency and patient comfort
HCA Healthcare to acquire five Utah hospitals from Steward Health Care
by John R. Fischer 09/21/2021Will become part of HCA Healthcare's mountain division
EEG approach may hold key to early Alzheimer's diagnosis
by John R. Fischer 09/21/2021Passively measures brain activity, records small, subtle changes in brain waves
AI in colorectal screenings reduces rate of missed adenomas
by John R. Fischer 09/20/2021First randomized trial to examine computer-aided detection in colonoscopy
Whistleblower accuses Aetna of lying to Medicaid about provider network
by John R. Fischer 09/20/2021Allegedly misrepresented its number of pediatric primary care providers
Intermountain Health, SCL Health to merge into $14 billion, 33-hospital system
by John R. Fischer 09/17/2021Will run 385 clinics across six states
Ohio medical center first in state to incorporate Hyperfine's Portable MR system
by John R. Fischer 09/17/2021Will diagnose brain injuries at patient bedside
FEMA reverses decision, will provide nearly $1 billion in COVID relief to NYC Health + Hospitals
by John R. Fischer 09/17/2021Will cover operation expenses related to pandemic care
Agiliti to acquire Sizewise Rentals for $230 million
by John R. Fischer 09/16/2021Will address needs of growing specialty equipment service market
Kentucky deploys National Guard to help overburdened hospitals statewide
by John R. Fischer 09/15/2021Over 400 soldiers at 25 hospitals in total now
Mindray launches TE9 point-of-care ultrasound system
by John R. Fischer 09/14/2021First point-of-care ultrasound to offer automatic gastric assessment
US hospitals postpone non-elective procedures amid bed and staff shortages
by John R. Fischer 09/14/2021Utah's Intermountain begins postponements today
Dollar General sets sights on healthcare, sees opportunity in 'health deserts'
by John R. Fischer 09/13/2021Plans to add more health-related services and products
GE optimistic despite global supply shortage hurting earnings
by John R. Fischer 09/10/2021Still predicts low-to-mid single-digit growth for healthcare division
Intelerad acquires UK health IT company Insignia
by John R. Fischer 09/10/2021Will help meet greater demands for diagnostic imaging in the U.K.
Canon to acquire chipmaker Redlen Technologies for $270 million
by John R. Fischer 09/09/2021Will use chip technology to develop photon-counting CT scanners
Mobile stroke units offer better outcomes for stroke patients: study
by John R. Fischer 09/09/2021Death rates were 9% for MSU patients, 12% for EMS patients
Deep learning approach almost 100% accurate in detecting signs of Alzheimer's
by John R. Fischer 09/09/2021Using functional MR to distinguish from mild cognitive impairment
UPMC, cardiothoracic surgery head under fire over billing practices
by John R. Fischer 09/07/2021Allegedly profited from fraudulent claims made to Medicare, Medicaid, other government programs
Elekta acquires Turkish distributor to increase regional market presence
by John R. Fischer 09/07/2021Turkey ranks 12th globally for brain and central nervous system cancers
Ohio Hospital to open women's radiology center
by John R. Fischer 09/03/2021Will include new DEXA machines, mammography systems, and upgraded ultrasounds
Canon enters photon-counting CT partnerships in Japan
by John R. Fischer 09/03/2021Imaging approach enhances image quality, lowers dose exposure compared to conventional CT
Global CT market to hit $6.14 billion by 2025
by John R. Fischer 09/02/2021Driven by higher demand for mid- and high-end CT scanners
Hospital bankruptcy filings fell to 'unprecedented' lows throughout pandemic
by John R. Fischer 09/02/2021Researchers primarily attribute the findings to continued government support
EndoSound gets FDA breakthrough device designation for endoscopic ultrasound
by John R. Fischer 09/02/2021Addresses safety concerns over elevator mechanism on echo-endoscopes
GE Healthcare launches X-ray system that reduces heavy lifting for technologists
by John R. Fischer 09/01/2021Reduces lift force by up to 70%
Data of 600,000 possibly compromised in cyberattack at DuPage Medical Group
by John R. Fischer 08/31/2021Unauthorized actors gained access to network, caused outage for almost a week
With court appeal, Hackensack Meridian continues eyeing Englewood acquisition
by John R. Fischer 08/31/2021Judge issued a preliminary injunction on deal
Baxter reportedly on verge of acquiring Hill-Rom for $10 billion
by John R. Fischer 08/30/2021Deal could be completed by midweek if talks are successful
Cyberattackers eying small providers as easy victims
by John R. Fischer 08/30/2021Outpatient facilities targeted almost as often as hospitals
Probo Medical to distribute Mindray ultrasound systems
by John R. Fischer 08/27/2021Solutions range from entry-level black-and-white devices to advanced cart-based and touch-enabled machines
Drones take flight to deliver AEDs to cardiac arrest patients
by John R. Fischer 08/27/2021Researchers in Sweden deploy the technology in real-life emergency situations
ACR resists stance on MARCA House bill
by John R. Fischer 08/27/2021Would ensure radiologist assistants are paid in full, regardless of the where they work
NY Times probe reveals huge cost disparities for same service
by John R. Fischer 08/26/2021'It’s just astonishing how deeply ignorant we are about these prices.'
Proton therapy trial to advance esophageal cancer treatment
by John R. Fischer 08/26/2021Will compare clinical outcomes of PT and photon radiotherapy, create guidelines across indications
Florida doctors call out false reports that they "walked off" job in pandemic protest
by John R. Fischer 08/26/2021In reality they held a news conference to encourage vaccinations and use of masks
Portable MR may play a lifesaving role in stroke treatment
by John R. Fischer 08/25/2021Neuroradiologists were able to identify 80% of intracerebral hemorrhages
Fujifilm Medical inks 10-year digital X-ray contract with US Navy
by John R. Fischer 08/25/2021Will install its clinical DR room systems on 34 naval ships
NorthShore reportedly merging with Edward Elmhurst Health to create nine-hospital system
by John R. Fischer 08/24/2021Would include a behavioral health hospital
Outsourcing clinical services may decrease quality of care, hike up expenses
by John R. Fischer 08/24/2021Many outsourcing firms driven by profits, can affect quality of care for patients
Google to close health division following exit of leader
by John R. Fischer 08/23/2021Will transfer projects and teams to other parts of company
University of Cincinnati performs first endoscopic 'triple valve' operation in the US
by John R. Fischer 08/23/2021Alternative to open heart surgery with fewer risks and damage to bones
US oncologists earning more but still struggling to save: report
by John R. Fischer 08/20/2021Average salary rose from $377,000 in 2020 to $403,000 in 2021
Anthem will cover children undergoing imaging in hospitals
by John R. Fischer 08/20/2021Hospitals more commonly employ pediatric specialists compared to outpatient sites
Nanox stock drops following FDA hold on 510(k) for multi-source, digital tomosynthesis solution
by John R. Fischer 08/20/2021Agency found deficiencies in 3D digital tomosynthesis system
