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GE Healthcare launches X-ray system that reduces heavy lifting for technologists

Reduces lift force by up to 70%

Hospital bankruptcy filings fell to 'unprecedented' lows throughout pandemic

Researchers primarily attribute the findings to continued government support

Five security lessons healthcare should keep in mind post-COVID

Some things will never be the same again, and that's an opportunity for improvement

With court appeal, Hackensack Meridian continues eyeing Englewood acquisition

Judge issued a preliminary injunction on deal

Data of 600,000 possibly compromised in cyberattack at DuPage Medical Group

Unauthorized actors gained access to network, caused outage for almost a week

FDA says sharing device manuals with ISOs does not create cybersecurity concerns

Comments issued in response to copyright exemption rulemaking proceeding

Cyberattackers eying small providers as easy victims

Outpatient facilities targeted almost as often as hospitals

ACR resists stance on MARCA House bill

Would ensure radiologist assistants are paid in full, regardless of the where they work

Determining medical device support prior to purchase

Can help save time and money on costly repairs, plan ahead for equipment breakdowns

Baxter reportedly on verge of acquiring Hill-Rom for $10 billion

Deal could be completed by midweek if talks are successful

The Jacobus Report

Africa is a growing market

April 03, 2013

DOTmed is attracting more and more users from Africa.

Is disability driving up the cost of health care?

March 27, 2013

You might be shocked to know the facts.

Phil visits mammo/CAD vendor at ECR

March 20, 2013

Here is a company to keep an eye on.

Phil gets his carotid scanned at ECR

March 13, 2013

With ultrasound, I saw images of my carotid artery and the blood vessels in my neck.

I'm on my way to ECR

March 06, 2013

The European Congress of Radiology gets underway this week.

DOTmed is participating in four trade shows in the coming days

February 27, 2013

We'll be reporting from all across the country.

Get to know who you're dealing with

February 20, 2013

You only have one chance to make a first impression.

Phil visits with Bob Gaw at PRN

February 13, 2013

If there weren't people like Bob, there wouldn't be a DOTmed.

Alzheimer's disease in the news

February 08, 2013

I urge everyone to pay attention to this issue.

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?

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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Healthcare organizations must reimagine the patient experience to thrive

Insights from Greg Miller, vice president of industry strategy for healthcare and life sciences at Talkdesk

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What are the biggest hurdles with integrating technology in healthcare?

Insights from Patrick Frank, co-founder & COO of PatientPartner

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Balancing benefits with risks challenge healthcare as virtual services climb

Insights from Pete Reilly, practice leader and chief sales officer of global insurance brokerage Hub International’s North American healthcare practice

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How healthcare providers benefit from offering self-scheduling for patient appointments

Insights from Imran Ahmad, SVP of growth & strategy at Health iPASS, a Sphere company

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What ACOs should do now that CMS won’t extend the Next Gen ACO model through 2022

Insights from Josh Patten, vice president of advisory services at Lightbeam Health Solutions

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How a failing hospital was turned around to become a nationally recognized leader

Q&A with Bob Page and Tammy Peterman of the University of Kansas Health System

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The future of device service: No longer a cost center

Insights from Todd Brown, president of CoRE Partnerships & Service Growth in the U.S. and Canada for GE Healthcare

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Medical equipment stakeholders prepare for FIME 2021

Q&A with Gil Alejo, exhibition director at Informa Markets

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Positive communication is the key to successful vaccine mandates

Insights from Craig Laser, clinical associate professor at Arizona State University within the master of global management in healthcare services program

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Mackenzie Health leverages RTLS to create 'hospital of the future'

Insights from Christopher Thompson, director of clinical consulting at CenTrak