Stories by John R. Fischer
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Steward Health Care System acquires five Tenet Healthcare Florida hospitals
by John R. Fischer 08/02/2021The deal brings the total number of hospitals under Steward to 44 worldwide
Datavant merges with Ciox, releases Datavant Switchboard
by John R. Fischer 07/28/2021Aiming for greater control and compliance in sharing healthcare data
Using virtual reality to gamify (and reward) stillness for MR patients
by John R. Fischer 07/27/2021As the patient remains steady, black and white worlds fill with vibrant colors
ASTRO calls on Congress to reduce proposed radiation therapy payment cuts
by John R. Fischer 07/27/2021Cuts to radiation treatments are as much as 22%
VA makes vaccine mandatory for its healthcare workers
by John R. Fischer 07/27/2021First federal agency to mandate vaccinations
Americans racking up $140 billion in medical debt a year
by John R. Fischer 07/26/2021Residents in states not participating in Medicaid expansion owe more in medical debt
UF Health CEO passes away in jet ski accident
by John R. Fischer 07/26/2021Dr. Leon Haley helped with the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in Jacksonville
Radiologic technologist charged with sexually assaulting patient during CT scan
by John R. Fischer 07/23/2021Arrested for sexual assault, also offered man crack cocaine
VA to delay further installations of modernized EHR by at least six months
by John R. Fischer 07/23/2021Found a number of issues with system in strategic review
Intelerad to supply cloud-based imaging capabilities to LifeBridge Health
by John R. Fischer 07/23/2021Expected to reduce administrative burdens and streamline workflow
British researchers label over 100,000 MR exams in under 30 minutes
by John R. Fischer 07/23/2021Taught deep learning models to assign labels from radiology reports to corresponding MR exams
Scammers in Peru arrested after charging COVID-19 patients $21,000 per bed in state-run hospital
by John R. Fischer 07/22/2021Peru currently leads the world in COVID-19 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants
Oldest nurse in America retires after 70-year career
by John R. Fischer 07/22/2021Florence Rigney worked primarily as an operating room nurse and filled in as a relief nurse
Canon to rebrand its health IT division
by John R. Fischer 07/21/2021Will move Vital Images subsidiary under the Canon Medical umbrella
RAYUS Radiology acquires Foundation Radiology Group
by John R. Fischer 07/21/2021Expands hospital partnerships for RAYUS in seven states
Trucker met with donuts, handshakes after delivering MR building cross-country
by John R. Fischer 07/21/2021'We’re used to being cussed at, cursed at because we shut down the road'
New total-body PET/CT prototype under development
by John R. Fischer 07/20/2021Will display higher sensitivity to generate strong image resolution at reduced dose
The benefits of professional independent service
by John R. Fischer 07/20/2021The cost-saving potential for partnering with a trusted independent service organization cannot be overstated
Ambulance driver in India sucked into MR bore, escapes with broken finger
by John R. Fischer 07/19/2021Was bringing an oxygen cylinder to the patient
Hospitals failing to put price transparency into practice
by John R. Fischer 07/19/2021Almost 95% are still largely noncompliant with the rule, says survey
Nurses union requests FTC probe into Piedmont's proposed acquisition of 11 Georgia hospitals
by John R. Fischer 07/16/2021Concerned consolidation will monopolize state's public health
Number of individuals affected by healthcare data breaches rises 185%
by John R. Fischer 07/16/2021Reported breaches increased 27% year-over-year in first six months of 2021
Physicians are still ditching independent practice for corporate opportunities
by John R. Fischer 07/16/2021Hospitals and corporate entities own half of the nation's medical practices
Digital health companies rack up record $15 billion in first half of 2021
by John R. Fischer 07/16/2021Funding activity rose by $138% in 1H 2021
Duke implants first new generation artificial heart in North America
by John R. Fischer 07/15/2021Part of study to assess if device could be alternative to transplant
Veritas Capital seeking IPO of more than $15 billion for Cotiviti
by John R. Fischer 07/15/2021Cotiviti ensures healthcare payments are accurate
Inpatient mammo programs could improve screening adherence
by John R. Fischer 07/15/2021Patients hospitalized for other matters undergo mammograms before being discharged
COVID-19 restrictions push up death toll from breast cancer over the next decade
by John R. Fischer 07/15/2021Delays in mammography reduced mammograms by up to 80%
Court finds RSNA not entitled to coverage for $30 million cancellation losses
by John R. Fischer 07/14/2021The organization chose not to include insurance for communicable disease
Microsoft teams with Teladoc Health to enhance virtual care for clinicians
by John R. Fischer 07/14/2021Will combine the Teladoc Health Solo solution with Microsoft Teams
Opening BBB with MR-focused ultrasound affected by MR magnetic fields
by John R. Fischer 07/14/2021Opening can decrease 3.3-fold to 11.7-fold depending on magnetic field strength
MGH to introduce NeuroLogica's photon counting detector technology to ICU
by John R. Fischer 07/13/2021Expects to more accurately visualize and segment bone, blood clots, plaque, hemorrhage and intracranial tumors
Northeast Radiology, Alliance sued over nine-month data breach
by John R. Fischer 07/13/2021The suit was filed by some of the 298,532 patients who claim to have been impacted
McKesson to sell portion of European businesses to the PHOENIX group
by John R. Fischer 07/12/2021The deal will allow McKesson to focus on its core areas in oncology and biopharma services
US hospitals face $17 billion deficit from lack of investments in community health
by John R. Fischer 07/12/2021Nonprofits aren't investing their fair share in communities from the big tax breaks they get
Intermountain Healthcare to transfer pharmaceutical services to CVS Pharmacy
by John R. Fischer 07/12/2021Will shut down 25 of its 26 retail pharmacy locations
St. Jude Medical to pay $27 million over allegations around faulty cardiac implants
by John R. Fischer 07/09/2021Accused of knowingly selling defective defibrillators
MR may cut overdiagnoses for prostate cancer in half
by John R. Fischer 07/09/2021The modality could help avoid unnecessary biopsies and detect clinically significant tumors
Hyperfine to go public following three-way merger into $580 million company
by John R. Fischer 07/09/2021The new company will leverage a SPAC and be listed on Nasdaq
Total-body PET/CT spatial resolution and image quality exceeds industry standards
by John R. Fischer 07/08/2021Researchers propose longer measurements on phantoms to accurately test scanning
ASTRO to hold in-person annual meeting in Chicago
by John R. Fischer 07/08/2021Will be the first major medical conference in Chicago since the pandemic began
Medical imaging CEO receives guilty verdict for $250 million in false claims
by John R. Fischer 07/07/2021Engaged in a "cross-referral" scheme with physicians
GE Healthcare and SOPHiA GENETICS team up to personalize cancer care
by John R. Fischer 07/07/2021Combining AI, medical imaging and genomics to tailor treatment for individual cancer patients
FDA clears Siemens MAGNETOM Free.Max MR requiring no quench pipe
by John R. Fischer 07/06/2021The .55 Tesla system uses less than one liter of helium
Vulnerabilities in unsecured PACS expose more than 275 million medical images
by John R. Fischer 07/06/2021Has put nearly two million patients' data at risk
Samsung integrates VUNO AI with mobile digital X-ray system for chest diagnosis
by John R. Fischer 07/02/2021Expected to be helpful in emergency rooms and intensive care units
Hitachi Healthcare Americas now Fujifilm Healthcare Americas
by John R. Fischer 07/02/2021Follows transfer of Hitachi's diagnostic imaging business to Fujifilm Healthcare
Cybersecurity breach exposes Las Vegas hospital patients' information online
by John R. Fischer 07/02/2021Hackers posted images of Nevada driver's licenses, passports and social security numbers online
UVA Health acquires Novant Health UVA Health System
by John R. Fischer 07/01/2021Expected to provide greater access to clinical trials for breakthrough treatments
Centura Health offering $500 incentives for employees to get vaccinated
by John R. Fischer 07/01/2021Will apply to those who have already been vaccinated as well
