DOTmed HealthCare Business News
Nine NYC hospitals received $1.2 billion in tax breaks, invested less than half in community: report
by John R. Fischer 11/18/2022Lown Institute calls for greater transparency and accountability
GE Healthcare to expand contrast media production via $80 million investment
by John R. Fischer 11/17/2022Aims to produce 30 million more doses annually by 2025
11.74T MR scanner could be operational by end of 2022
by John R. Fischer 11/17/2022Satisfied three key criteria for site acceptance earlier this year
Sanford Health in talks to merge with Fairview Health Services into $14 billion system
by John R. Fischer 11/16/2022Failed to merge in 2013
Just over 5% of eligible US patients undergo lung cancer screenings
by John R. Fischer 11/16/2022California was lowest at 1%, while Massachusetts ranked highest at 16.3%
Nuance and NVIDIA join forces to accelerate clinical adoption of AI in imaging
by John R. Fischer 11/16/2022Mass General Brigham is among the first to use the combined solution
Siemens reveals details about 7T and 3T MR scanners in development
by John R. Fischer 11/15/2022A first look at MAGNETOM Terra.X and MAGNETOM Cima.X
Tamasek Holdings reported to be mulling $1 billion sale of medtech business
by John R. Fischer 11/15/2022Advanced MedTech specializes in urinary solutions
Amazon unveils new telehealth service, Amazon Clinic
by John R. Fischer 11/15/2022Shutting down former service, Amazon Care, at end of year
Over 70,000 clinicians used suboptimal EHRs, posing risk to patients from 2011 to 2015
by John R. Fischer 11/14/2022Vendors paid settlements of over $379.8 million related to misrepresented capabilities
Fake Twitter account posing as Eli Lilly tanks stock value with insulin tweet
by John R. Fischer 11/14/2022Company stock dropped 4.5% in just a few hours
Supply chain shortages, inflation creating problems for device manufacturers
by John R. Fischer 11/14/2022Specialized plastics, metals and resins for devices in short supply
Five former hospital employees facing jail time over conspiracy, HIPAA violations
by John R. Fischer 11/11/2022Disclosed patient names, phone numbers, ages and diagnoses
More than 30% of imaging providers looking to replace their PACS
by John R. Fischer 11/11/2022Looking at vendors that supply more enterprise imaging solutions
Imaging in emergency department rises when patients are seen by nonphysician practitioners
by John R. Fischer 11/11/2022Rose 5.3% among Medicare beneficiaries between 2005 and 2020: study
Siemens to undergo $300 million restructure of diagnostic testing division
by John R. Fischer 11/10/2022Changes geared toward creating a 'leader organization and footprint'
Essential tremor patients still benefiting from focused ultrasound five years later
by John R. Fischer 11/10/2022Continue to see a more than 70% reduction in treated tremors
Wisconsin's Cyclotron Research Group creates four new isotope production lines
by John R. Fischer 11/09/2022Increasing supplies of Manganese-52g, Bromine-76, Bromine-77, and Yttrium-86
Projected restart date for Belgium's Mo-99 reactor set for November 17
by John R. Fischer 11/09/2022Mechanical failure at BR2 pushed back initial restart date
Sodexo and Ordr target HTM cybersecurity with combined platform
by John R. Fischer 11/09/2022Number of connected devices are increasing, so are risks of breaches
Nebraska's Bryan Health tasks Medline with supply distribution in $140 million deal
by John R. Fischer 11/08/2022Will supply four acute care centers and Kearney Regional Medical Center
Treatments, not neuroimaging, cause of price hikes in ischemic stroke care
by John R. Fischer 11/08/2022Costs per episode rose 4.9% between 2012 and 2019
CERN designing FLASH particle accelerator for hard-to-reach tumors
by John R. Fischer 11/08/2022In partnership with Swiss hospital, new model could be 'game changer'
Oracle sells $7 billion of debt to fund $28 billion Cerner buy
by John R. Fischer 11/08/2022News of the sale led Fitch Ratings to downgrade the company’s credit rating
Three Texas hospitals targets of bomb threats
by John R. Fischer 11/07/2022The threat of terrorist attacks at U.S. hospitals is on the rise
Walgreens VillageMD to acquire Summit Health-CityMD for $8.9 billion
by John R. Fischer 11/07/2022Will employ over 680 providers in 26 markets
Overcrowded emergency departments compromise outcomes throughout hospitals
by John R. Fischer 11/07/2022Patients are 5.4% more likely to die from any cause
US healthcare lost over 300,000 care providers in 2021
by John R. Fischer 11/04/2022Retirement, burnout and pandemic-related stress were leading contributors to workforce depletion
Northwestern Medicine performs Illinois' first successful 'heart in a box' transplant
by John R. Fischer 11/04/2022The procedure relied on the TransMedics Organ Care System
Will AI ultimately replace or assist radiologists?
by John R. Fischer 11/03/2022Assessing the technological forces impacting imaging today and in the future
Police arrest two patients for holding three staffers hostage at Arizona hospital
by John R. Fischer 11/03/2022Both patients had mental illnesses and had been previously charged with criminal behavior
Walgreens-backed VillageMD reportedly mulling acquisition of Summit Health
by John R. Fischer 11/03/2022Deal expected to be reached in coming weeks, or collapse
Siemens, Varian ink 10-year equipment deal with UHealth in Miami
by John R. Fischer 11/03/2022Will install diagnostic and therapeutic solutions
Healthcare industry lobbying expenditures grew 70% over last two decades
by John R. Fischer 11/03/2022Manufacturers responsible for 40% of $713 million spent on lobbying in 2020
Johnson & Johnson pays approximately $16.6 billion upfront for AbioMed
by John R. Fischer 11/02/2022AbioMed is the manufacturer of the Impella heart pump
Mechanical failure at Belgian reactor exacerbates Mo-99 shortage
by John R. Fischer 11/02/2022One of five reactors used to produce Mo-99 worldwide
Joint Commission issues 10 new practices for protecting patients against diagnostic errors
by John R. Fischer 11/02/2022Each suggestion can be implemented within one to three years
Bon Secours sets to work constructing $80 million Virginia hospital
by John R. Fischer 10/28/2022Will adjoin Bon Secours Health Center at Harbour View campus
FDA gives Elekta green light for its Esprit Leksell Gamma Knife system
by John R. Fischer 10/28/2022The latest generation of Gamma Knife technology
Poor living conditions may prevent completion of follow-up imaging
by John R. Fischer 10/28/2022Other factors included receiving referrals while in the ED or upon hospital discharge
Samsung releases AccE Glass-Free X-ray detector
by John R. Fischer 10/27/2022Is 27% lighter than the company's conventional model
Review of over 6,000 mammograms reveals dozens of missed, obvious cancers
by John R. Fischer 10/27/2022Some of the scans were 'screaming cancer', according to reviewers
Jury finds radiologist and ER physician liable for 'locked-in' syndrome suffered by stroke patient
by John R. Fischer 10/27/2022Ordered to pay $75 million for medical expenses and non-economic damages
Canadian man arrested in connection with bomb threats against Boston Children's Hospital, MGH
by John R. Fischer 10/26/2022Also threatened to bomb several other sites in the city
Nurse arrested over accusations of administering fatal insulin doses
by John R. Fischer 10/26/2022Charged with murder and attempted murder
Mounting helium shortages raise concerns over future MR access
by John R. Fischer 10/26/2022Supply chain hampered by Russia's war in Ukraine
Philips to eliminate 4,000 jobs in the wake of recall and inflation woes
by John R. Fischer 10/25/2022Total cuts represent 5% of 78,000 employee global workforce
Deceased vet's estate claims death was covered up, seeks $11 million from hospital
by John R. Fischer 10/25/2022Died following event that left him with a brain injury
First-in-human study shows potential for FLASH proton therapy
by John R. Fischer 10/25/2022Proved to be as safe and effective as conventional radiation therapy
Medtronic to spin off patient monitoring, respiratory interventions as one company
by John R. Fischer 10/24/2022Will complete in next 12 to 18 months