DOTmed HealthCare Business News
7T MR yields more insights on evolution of MS
by John R. Fischer 11/13/2019Study finds greater visualization of brain inflammation
Addressing challenges of AI implementation at Ai4 Healthcare conference
by John R. Fischer 11/12/2019The need for a regulatory framework in which to build new solutions
Texas state agency to pay $1.6 million for HIPAA violation
by John R. Fischer 11/08/2019Breaching of ePHI belonging to 6,617 people
New spectral CT tech reveals bone microfractures in color
by John R. Fischer 11/08/2019Uses nanoparticles composed of hafnium
'Intelligent' metamaterial may increase image quality, lower costs of MR scans
by John R. Fischer 11/07/2019Researchers developed the material for less than $10
ECS awarded $116 million contract to modernize IT of Military Health System
by John R. Fischer 11/07/2019Provides medical care to 9.4 million military families and veterans
Varex acquires tube repair company RHIT
by John R. Fischer 11/06/2019Cites complimentary business assets for existing CT portfolio
Stress, burnout and low job satisfaction are affecting radiology staffers
by John R. Fischer 11/06/2019Dissatisfaction may expose opportunities for workflow improvement
MR-compatible ultrasound may reduce steps in biopsy process
by John R. Fischer 11/06/2019Reducing number and scanning time of MR exams
Switch to 12-hour emergency surgical call yields notable benefits
by John W. Mitchell 11/05/2019Researchers show that the 24-hour call model may be less efficient
Philips recalls Forte Gamma Camera system following complaint
by John R. Fischer 11/05/2019Detector could detach from device and cause injury
Cancer Research UK to create global hub for radiotherapy
by John R. Fischer 11/05/2019Putting £56 million toward AI and advanced techniques such as FLASH therapy
Trump to nominate radiation oncologist for FDA commissioner position
by John R. Fischer 11/04/2019Senate to vote on nomination
Studies show potential of proton therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma
by John R. Fischer 11/04/2019Extension of overall survival, identification of predictors of RILD
New Pennsylvania law mandates patients be notified of 'abnormal' scans
by John R. Fischer 11/04/2019Encourages follow-up medical imaging
Researchers use 7T MR to create highest-resolution brain scan ever
by John R. Fischer 10/31/2019Roughly 1,000x more detailed than a standard MR image
Is low dose CT the key to better identifying heart disease risk?
by John R. Fischer 10/30/2019Intermountain Healthcare study will evaluate over 90,000 patients
Evidence-based approach could reduce unnecessary cardiac referrals
by John R. Fischer 10/30/2019Could save at least $3.8 million in healthcare spending
Sanford to pay over $20 million to settle false claims allegations
by John R. Fischer 10/29/2019Accused of allowing surgeon to perform unnecessary procedures
Senators Warren and Cassidy seek clarity on servicing versus remanufacturing
by John R. Fischer 10/29/2019Four questions for the FDA to answer for medical equipment stakeholders
Radiologists find their voice in a patient-centric era
by John R. Fischer 10/29/2019As new technology changes imaging, strong communication is key
CT trends from four angles
by John W. Mitchell 10/29/2019AI applications to legislative challenges, to calls for standardization and problematic trends
New algorithm identifies patients in need of end-of-life discussions
by John R. Fischer 10/28/2019Patients less likely to bring up discussions unless prompted
MR incident in Sweden lands nurse in intensive care unit
by John R. Fischer 10/25/2019Reportedly was wearing a weight vest
Healthcare algorithms may be racially biased
by John R. Fischer 10/25/2019Study finds that factors evaluated can yield unintentional prejudice
Data-scrubbed brain MR scans may still expose patient identity
by John R. Fischer 10/24/2019The risk of facial recognition software combined with public research databases
Scaling up: good for healthcare system revenue, bad for net operating income
by John R. Fischer 10/24/2019Navigant study finds significant negative correlation between size and profitability
Butterfly Network introduces mobile ultrasound workflow solution
by John R. Fischer 10/23/2019Can complete tasks with phone from patient's bedside
Free-standing EDs increasing emergency care spending, says study
by John R. Fischer 10/23/2019Don't disclose being out-of-network, issue surprise bills
FDA clears Canon's CT image reconstruction tech for Aquilion Precision scanner
by John R. Fischer 10/22/2019Suppresses noise, enhances image resolution at lower dose
Algorithm beats two out of four radiologists in detecting brain hemorrhages
by John R. Fischer 10/22/2019Traces outlines of abnormalities to show location in brain
Elderly glioblastoma patients may benefit from same radiotherapy treatment as young ones
by John R. Fischer 10/18/2019The intensive Stupp protocol shows promise in new research
GE and Premier to develop 'one-stop shop' for breast cancer care
by John R. Fischer 10/17/2019Will aim for patients to receive a diagnosis in one day
Stanford develops PET tracer that detects multiple cancer and lung disease
by John R. Fischer 10/17/2019Can detect cancers and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
New AI system identifies more pneumothorax cases in X-rays
by John R. Fischer 10/16/2019May ensure faster delivery of treatment
CMR Surgical installs its first surgical robotics system
by John R. Fischer 10/16/2019Modular, portable and more affordable than larger console systems
Over 40 percent of consumers cite poor digital experience as reason to stop seeing provider
by John R. Fischer 10/15/2019Finding of 2019 U.S. Healthcare Consumer Experience Study
FDA approves sale of Subtle Medical's SubtleMR software
by John R. Fischer 10/15/2019Denoises and enhances resolution of MR images
Portable point-of-care MR system under evaluation in neuro ICU at Yale Hospital
by John R. Fischer 10/14/2019Yale and Hyperfine aim to bring MR to patients who cannot be moved for scans
US researchers find new insights on the importance of traumatic microbleeds
by John R. Fischer 10/14/2019May influence development of treatments and drugs for TBI
NYC health system inks $224 million deal with GE to upgrade medical imaging tech
by John R. Fischer 10/11/2019NYC Health + Hospitals will receive upgrades over the next 10 years
Frazier Healthcare Partners to pay $250 million for MEDNAX's MedData business
by John R. Fischer 10/11/2019MedData provides technology-enabled management services to physicians
Point-of-care ultrasound among top tech hazard for 2020, says ECRI
by John R. Fischer 10/10/2019Adoption outpacing policies for preventing misuse
MITA publishes new standard for medical device security
by John R. Fischer 10/10/2019Calls for sharing standardized information on security control features within devices
About 25 percent of U.S. healthcare spending is wasted
by John R. Fischer 10/09/2019Between $760 billion and $935 billion is lost annually, says study
Combining CT with other imaging may enhance radiotherapy precision
by John R. Fischer 10/09/2019Help in determining treatment planning
GE Healthcare and Theragnostics partner on PSMA PET/CT tracer
by John R. Fischer 10/09/2019Provides 'heatmap-style' images to show precise location and intensity of PSMA
Level Ex collabs with Philips to add new levels to Cardio Ex app
by John R. Fischer 10/09/2019Trains cardiologists in the use of IVUS
CMS to implement final rule to reduce 'burdensome' regulations
by John R. Fischer 10/08/2019Will save a projected $8 billion over the next decade
FDA clears Epica's multi-modality mobile CT scanner, SeeFactorCT3
by John R. Fischer 10/07/2019Made for CT, fluroscopy and digital radiography