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Scriptor Software separates transcription from reporting with rScriptor platform

The system is compatible with any voice-to-text software

GE HealthCare posts solid Q1 gains, but trims annual guidance due to tariffs

Posted $4.8 billion in revenue for the first quarter

SpectronRx passes FDA inspection with no observations for Indianapolis facility

Plans to expand operations to meet global demand for radiopharmaceuticals

Olympus names Bob White as new CEO

Previously served as executive vice president and president of the medical surgical portfolio at Medtronic

MR equipment market projected to reach $10.8 billion by 2030

Asia-Pacific region is anticipated to see the fastest growth over the forecast period

UPS to acquire Andlauer Healthcare Group for $1.6 billion to bolster cold chain logistics

Part of broader expansion of UPS Healthcare

AdvaMed outlines federal AI policy recommendations for medtech sector

Lays out several recommendations, including maintaining the FDA as the primary regulator

Hospital expenses rise as health system margins tighten in March: report

Median year-to-date operating margin for US health systems declined to 0.9%

iCAD integrates mammo AI into Microsoft’s Precision Imaging Network

Bringing the ProFound Breast Health Suite to PowerScribe platform

Christus Health breaks ground on $84 million hospital in Mexico

The facility will span more than 450,000 square feet and house 75 beds

Infection Control Corner

How perfect storms sometimes create perfect opportunities

March 12, 2021

Looking at the silver lining in COVID-19

Changing hospital work practices — alert for construction workers

August 19, 2020

Infection control practices in the COVID-19 era

Legionella exposure is real and can happen anywhere

May 29, 2019

Understanding the uptick in cases, and how to stay safe

Flu vaccines for staffers are part of patient safety

August 29, 2018

An often overlooked part of infection control

Rural hospital patient safety benefits and survival prescription

June 20, 2018

In the rural setting, hospital infections are fewer

HAIs shrink as trend for outpatient facilities grows

April 06, 2018

An unanticipated benefit of spreading out the patient population

Reducing infections in young patients

March 20, 2018

There are special considerations to make when ensuring sanitary care for children

Assessing the indirect costs of HAIs

November 08, 2017

Internal costs from $25,000 to $45,000 per incident are only the beginning

The unique challenges of keeping the MR environment clean

October 06, 2017

Eliminating bacteria in the magnetically charged MR suite

Gene-editing technology may cure deadly diseases

September 13, 2017

Assessing the game-changing potential of CRISPR

Training and empowerment are the keys to providing quality care

August 11, 2017

Understanding strategies for reducing the rate of HAIs

CMS considers making hospital inspection outcomes public

July 14, 2017

Agencies are not uncovering as many violations as government inspectors are finding

Infection Control Corner: Bacteria hits the floor

June 09, 2017

Floors are an under-appreciated source of pathogen dissemination

Five new products and innovations to reduce the danger of infections

May 19, 2017

The focus on HAIs is having a clear impact on the medical marketplace

Infection control corner: Reducing HACs is a win-win for patient care and profits

March 22, 2017

Good medicine is good for business

The HAI tipping point has been reached

February 08, 2017

Change is required immediately

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