DOTmed HealthCare Business News
TIAA Bank acquires $1.5 billion portfolio from GE Capital's HEF business
by John R. Fischer 11/16/2018Portfolio of healthcare equipment leases and loans
CT colonography potentially less expensive than optical colonoscopy: study
by John R. Fischer 11/15/2018Found to save between 22 and 50 percent in costs
NIH awards $3.5 million for development of tumor killing robotic system
by John R. Fischer 11/15/2018Operates within MR scanner, uses high-intensity therapeutic ultrasound
Google to reabsorb AI enterprise, DeepMind
by John R. Fischer 11/14/2018Will make its Streams app an AI assistant for doctors and nurses
US hospital settles lawsuit over radiology services out of court
by John R. Fischer 11/13/2018Accused of trying to monopolize radiology services
TeamBest companies to acquire ABT Molecular Imaging, launch Best ABT
by John R. Fischer 11/13/2018Bringing greater expertise to smaller cyclotron technology
Life Image and Dicom Systems partner on interoperability
by John R. Fischer 11/13/2018Combine Dicom Systems' Unifier with Life Image global data-sharing network
Screenings reduce risk of breast cancer death by 47-60 percent: study
by John W. Mitchell 11/11/2018New research confirms what most physicians have long believed
CMS to unveil mandatory payment model for radiation oncology
by John R. Fischer 11/09/2018Part of determining approach that saves more and offers greater quality
FDA unveils new mobile app for real-world patient data collection
by John R. Fischer 11/09/2018Informs clinicians for regulatory decision-making
More than half of patients who undergo diagnostic imaging feel anxious: survey
by John R. Fischer 11/08/2018A need for greater face-to-face interactions and consultations
Intelerad to advance InteleViewer platform with EnvoyAI technology suite
by John R. Fischer 11/08/2018Providing a 'broad list of algorithms' for rad exams
Missouri reactor becomes sole US domestic source of I-131
by John R. Fischer 11/08/2018A vital radioisotope in the fight against thyroid cancer and hyperthyroidism
Cardinal Health to distribute IRE ELiT's 68-Ga generators
by John R. Fischer 11/07/2018Aiming to alleviate access shortages with Galli Eo generators
European report says radiotherapy 'undervalued' and needing 'greater investment'
by John R. Fischer 11/07/2018Equipment shortages, lack of investment, training variations
When radiologists speak up, follow-up imaging improves
by John W. Mitchell 11/06/2018Study supports better communication between radiologists and referring clinicians
FDA approves launch of Siemens' Cios Spin mobile C-arm
by John R. Fischer 11/06/2018Enables performance of intraoperative corrections
Zionexa partners with Columbia PET Center on development of EstroTep
by John R. Fischer 11/06/2018Identifies estrogen receptor status to diagnose metastatic breast cancer
Teenager dies tragically during general anesthetic for MR exam
by John R. Fischer 11/05/2018A reminder that MR safety is as complex as the patients admitted for imaging
Canada to build medical isotope research and development center
by John R. Fischer 11/05/2018Will act as a regional source for isotopes, including Tc-99m
SNMMI warns providers to prep for expected shortage of Mo-99
by John R. Fischer 11/02/2018Due to shutdowns of two reactors
Allstate Insurance files complaint against Long Island radiology practice
by John R. Fischer 11/02/2018Accused of submitting fraudulent charges of over $1 million
Imaging Biometrics files patent for 'contrast-free' MR software
by John R. Fischer 11/01/2018May save on exam time and cost, while avoiding use of GBCAs
PaxeraHealth to develop new AI module for PACS system
by John R. Fischer 11/01/2018Captures and stores actions and behavior of radiologist
The surprising link between MR helium leaks and iPhone shutdowns
by John R. Fischer 10/31/2018Invaluable insights from one system specialist's MR ramp-up
Radiology Partners scales reach with close to 30 additional sites
by John R. Fischer 10/31/2018Servicing 750 clients across 17 states
Could a new technique make ultrasound interpretation easier?
by John R. Fischer 10/30/2018Enhanced contrast, considers intensity and duration of echoes
Ten-year study touts low-dose CT as standard for lung cancer screening
by John R. Fischer 10/29/2018Identify and address risk of cancer early on
Apple obtains patent for new 3D printing method
by John R. Fischer 10/29/2018Produce objects faster with fewer materials
ViewRay to supply UK's GenesisCare with country's first MRIdian systems
by John R. Fischer 10/29/2018Providing soft-tissue imaging in real time and better tumor targeting
Philips releases ultimate ultrasound solution for breast assessment
by John R. Fischer 10/26/2018Anatomical intelligence, more targeted biopsies and PureWave Crystal technology
ACR DSI releases framework of AI use cases for medical imaging
by John R. Fischer 10/26/2018Guidelines for adoption of AI technology in medical imaging
Implants, gadolinium and AI: Changing perceptions in MR
by John R. Fischer 10/25/2018From hard questions over contrast retention to softening views on implants
AI to patient-centricity: Experts discuss top imaging trends
by John W. Mitchell 10/25/2018As silos come down, what challenges emerge for radiologists?
IBA Dosimetry debuts myQA Daily at ASTRO 2018
by John R. Fischer 10/25/2018Has 125 ionization chamber measurement points
FDA clears OpenSight AR System for HoloLens
by John R. Fischer 10/25/2018First augmented system for HoloLens, helps with preoperative surgical planning
New Philips MR and CT scanners debut at ASTRO
by John R. Fischer 10/24/2018CT system, Big Bore RT, and Ingenia MR-RT take aim at radiotherapy outcomes
Siemens launches RT Pro edition of MAGNETOM Sola at ASTRO
by John R. Fischer 10/24/2018MR system assists in radiation therapy treatment planning
Brainlab debuts RT patient positioning and monitoring system at ASTRO
by John R. Fischer 10/24/2018Monitors both external and internal motion
Accuray showcases software upgrades for CyberKnife and Radixact at ASTRO
by John R. Fischer 10/24/2018Allows for 40 percent faster treatment delivery
RefleXion demonstrates BgRT PET system at ASTRO
by John R. Fischer 10/23/2018Treat all stages of cancer, including metastatic
US hospitals are spending $25.4 billion more than necessary on supply chain
by John R. Fischer 10/23/2018Study shows $2.4 billion increase in potential savings over previous year
RaySearch introduces machine learning in RayStation at ASTRO
by John R. Fischer 10/23/2018First machine learning applications on RayStation platform
Are women at low risk undergoing unneeded imaging due to dense breasts?
by John W. Mitchell 10/23/2018Breast density notification laws may have unintended consequences
At ASTRO, Varian introduces smaller footprint proton system, talks ‘flash’ therapy
by John R. Fischer 10/22/2018ProBeam 360° cuts irradiation time by 75 percent
Novartis to acquire Endocyte for $2.1 billion
by John R. Fischer 10/22/2018Marks entrance into prostate cancer treatment
Envision Healthcare acquires Decatur Radiology Physicians
by John R. Fischer 10/18/2018Expands operations into central Illinois
13-year-old creates algorithm to target pancreas during MR radiotherapy
by John R. Fischer 10/18/2018Bringing AI to a difficult cancer
Is AI a match for manual interpretation of breast density?
by John R. Fischer 10/17/2018Study equates algorithm to experienced mammographer
First Hitachi heavy ion beam therapy system up and running
by John R. Fischer 10/17/2018Spatially designed, three treatment rooms