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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

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

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

Philips, Medtronic deepen patient monitoring partnership with new multiyear agreement

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

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

Geisinger rolls out 3D mammography across all sites

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

The Jacobus Report

Phil speaks with Bastian Berkel about the European market

March 21, 2012

Phil visits with Tomovation sales manager Bastian Berkel.

Laser Concept's Dan Herbert on the laser business in a bad economy

March 16, 2012

Even though the economy is bad, people still find money when it comes to their appearance.

Josh Glas of Adam Imaging Parts stops by the office

March 14, 2012

Josh Glas visits DOTmed.

Dell, IAMERS reception and closing thoughts on ECR

March 07, 2012

Varian, Dell, AllParts and more from Phil's closing impressions of ECR.

My ECR 2012 impressions

March 02, 2012

Catching up on old times in Vienna.

Phil visits HIMSS 2012

February 29, 2012

What happens in Vegas...

Arkadi Stolpner's new project, and why it's important

February 23, 2012

Those in health care have much to be proud of.

Amber Diagnostics CEO Bobby Serros talks about doing business in India

February 20, 2012

Only those with service teams will survive.

A lesson from Tom Freund of Oxford Instruments

February 15, 2012

Phil talks with Tom Freund, general manager of OI's service group.

Phil speaks with BC Technical COO Bill Biddle

February 13, 2012

Training, training, training.

Advice from industry legend Ed Sloan

February 10, 2012

Phil learns a customer service lesson from ReMedPar founder Ed Sloan.

Phil speaks with Jim Monro about new developments at RSTI

February 08, 2012

RSTI has something big in the works.

Phil visits with Debra Murphy, AHRA's publications director

February 06, 2012

Phil has lunch with the editor of Radiology Management.

IAMERS legal counsel Rob Kerwin on contracts

February 03, 2012

Always, always get it in writing.

Phil visits with Ryan O'Connor, VP of AMGA

February 01, 2012

Phil visits AMGA headquarters and chats with VP of membership Ryan O'Connor.

Is the sky falling?

January 30, 2012

Phil Jacobus visits with Don Bogutski.

Bob Howard, MRI engineer, dies at 54

January 27, 2012

Bob Howard, well known MRI engineer, died on Monday, Jan. 23 in Chino Hills, Calif.

He will be missed by everyone who knew him.

Is imaging's future in the clouds?

January 25, 2012

Last week, Mr. Bruce Frank called DOTmed on the telephone to ask for advice about how to use our site. The call was routed to me and I answered his question...brilliantly, I might add.

Grace under fire

January 23, 2012

One day I was working with Fran Ambrose, who is the president of Ambrose Rigging.

Lessons from Egypt

January 20, 2012

This week, my friend Akram Abdelaal, president of Express Systems and Parts Network, came to visit me in New York City.

Akram was on his way to Arab Health in Dubai and from there to the Indian Radiological & Imaging Association conference in Hyderabad.

Show some respect

January 18, 2012

Recently I had the good fortune of having lunch with John Vartanian, president at Medical Imaging Resources. I have known John a long time and I have watched his business grow to be one of the most successful in the industry.

We were in a fancy Wall Street restaurant and we noticed a couple of young brokers at a nearby table giving a waiter a hard time.

Rick Stockton and Carmen Arata tie the knot

January 16, 2012

If you have been involved in diagnostic imaging for the last 30 years, you probably know Rick Stockton.

I have a little contest going with him to see if DOTmed can attend a trade show he is not already participating in. I am not sure who is winning but it is always a pleasure to run into him.

The benefits of an open office

January 12, 2012

Recently I visited my friend, Robert Manetta, the president of Nationwide Imaging Services. Just like New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, my friend Robert sits in the middle of a room surrounded by his staff. He hears everything being said and everyone can hear him. I was impressed with the three-dimensional conversation taking place in the office.

As Robert and I walked down the street to a hearty lunch at a local deli, I asked him if being in the middle of all that buzz drove him a little crazy.

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