DOTmed HealthCare Business News
DOTmed Certified Lee Kelly Goes the Extra Mile for His Customers
by Michael Borden 06/27/2007Kelly walked about 15 miles a day, round-trip, for three days in a row to service a rural customer's gamma camera.
Varian updates cancer imaging software with SIRT dosimetry capabilities
by John R. Fischer 04/10/2018Better comprehension of tumor response and normal-tissue toxicity
Merry X-Ray acquires 'missing piece' Nationwide Imaging
by John R. Fischer 04/10/2018Will outsource service work to Consensys, also under MXR umbrella
How to lower breast MR wait times from 101 days to five
by John R. Fischer 04/10/2018University of Michigan shares lessons that other facilities can learn from
Machine learning could diagnose SCI neurological impairment, study says
by John R. Fischer 04/09/2018Utilizes T2-weighted MR for classification
Charlotte Radiology and WCAS to launch US Radiology Specialists
by John R. Fischer 04/09/2018Forming physician-owned radiology group
Toshiba and Harvard Expand Virtual Colonoscopy Training
by Michael Borden 06/20/2007OEM and university partner to provide a two-day CME course for physicians.
ACCF, Others, Release Criteria for Cardiac Ultrasound
by Michael Borden 06/20/2007Standards for two most common cardiac ultrasound techniques.
Johnson & Johnson Institute offers new surgical training platform
by John R. Fischer 04/06/2018Enables surgeons to receive feedback from experts in their field
NVIDIA aims to bring AI insights to existing global fleet of imaging systems
by John R. Fischer 04/06/2018With Project Clara, older scanners may gain remote access to latest capabilities
Medical Dealer Accused by the Feds of Fraud
by Michael Borden 06/13/2007Bob Alick charged with 12 counts of mail fraud and two counts of wire fraud for alleged equipment malfeasance.
DOTmed Certified George Fower Wants Your Old Equipment
by Michael Borden 06/13/2007If you want to sell it, chances are Altair Imaging will buy it, and fast.
Mandatory Health Insurance Deadline Nears for Massachusetts Employers
by Michael Borden 06/12/2007Companies with 11 or more employees must contribute to health insurance by July 1, 2007.
C.R. Bard ordered to pay $3.6 million in lawsuit over defective IVC filter
by John R. Fischer 04/05/2018Implant in woman fractured, causing health complications
Five tips for making radiology education more effective for millennials
by John W. Mitchell 04/05/2018Millennials create challenges and opportunities in radiology training
Could MR replace biopsies for prostate cancer detection?
by John R. Fischer 04/05/2018UK researchers are investing £5.1 million to find out
RefleXion raises $100 million for world’s first biology-guided radiotherapy system
by John R. Fischer 04/05/2018Will be designed to irradiate multiple tumors in one session
DOTmed Industry Sector Report: Laser Camera
by Michael Borden 06/11/2007How Fast Is The Wet/Dry Market Drying Up?
New Siemens CT scanner uses AI to improve patient positioning
by John R. Fischer 04/04/2018FDA gives clearance to the SOMATOM Edge Plus CT
MedyMatch Technology changes name to MaxQ-AI
by John R. Fischer 04/03/2018Reflects initiative to bring AI-based clinical tools to the marketplace
FDA gives go-ahead for SpinTech’s SPIN-SWI software
by John R. Fischer 04/03/2018Enhances visualization of small blood vessels in brain from MR images
Masimo releases UniView solution
by John R. Fischer 04/03/2018Enables clinicians to view real-time data and alerts on one or more large monitors
Wisconsin passes breast density reporting mammography bill
by John R. Fischer 04/03/201835th state to require patients to be notified
Half of Brain Is Good Enough
by Michael Borden 06/06/2007According to Scientific American, children who undergo anatomical hemispherectomies often grow up fine.
Edward Cronin, CEO of AHRA, discusses his decision to retire
by John R. Fischer 04/02/2018Looking back at 14 years at AHRA, and ahead to the future for the industry and himself in retirement
Cardinal Health Settles Suit Brought By Shareholders
by Michael Borden 06/01/2007$600 million settlement for accounting irregularities and inflated earnings.
DOTmed Certified Bob Mighell Talks About Quality and Customers
by Michael Borden 05/30/2007World Medical Equipment saves buyers up to 60% on quality surgical equipment.
DOTmed Certified Michael Wright Details LABPro Biomedical's Internet Growth
by Michael Borden 05/29/2007Company is active in charitable initiatives in Madagascar.
SightLine settles false claims lawsuit after five-year investigation with DOJ
by John R. Fischer 03/30/2018Accused of paying physicians for radiotherapy referrals
Radiology Partners acquires Radiology Associates of Florida and Access Radiology
by John R. Fischer 03/30/2018Marks entrance into Louisiana and Florida markets
Alere pays DOJ $33.2 million settlement over false claims allegations
by John R. Fischer 03/29/2018Allegedly caused providers to submit false claims via Triage device
Cardinal Health Buys Viasys Healthcare
by Michael Borden 05/23/2007Viasys is a leader in respiratory systems for diagnosis and critical care.
FDA clears Siemens MAMMOMAT Revelation mammo platform
by John R. Fischer 03/28/2018Allows for evaluating biopsy samples on same system in room with patients
Philips and IIT unveil tele-ultrasound solution for Lumify at AIUM
by John R. Fischer 03/27/2018Offers live views of exams to clinicians in different locations worldwide simultaneously
Butterfly Network unveils augmented reality ultrasound telemedicine at AIUM
by John R. Fischer 03/27/2018Aims to increase access to ultrasound
Meaningful radiation dialogue with patients requires an artful approach
by John W. Mitchell 03/26/2018New paper offers tips for balancing benefits and risks without stirring up radiophobia
Three states pass mammography law in same week
by John R. Fischer 03/23/2018Dense breast notifications coming to UT, WA and FL
Merry X-ray boosts refurb footprint with Premier Imaging acquisition
by John R. Fischer 03/23/2018Will retain all employees and grow South Texas presence
Olympus unveils integrated OR system at AORN
by John R. Fischer 03/23/2018Streamlining clinician workflows before, during, and after procedures
Russia's first proton therapy facility up and running in St. Petersburg
by John R. Fischer 03/20/2018Aims to treat 1,000 patients annually with two-room Varian ProBeam
UCSF to install new software for oncology treatment planning
by John R. Fischer 03/19/2018Will apply to the treatment of head and neck, and lung cancers
Fimmic launches Aiforia Cloud
by John R. Fischer 03/19/2018Enables creation of algorithms with no programming or design training
UW School of Medicine to launch department for health metrics
by John R. Fischer 03/19/2018A first-of-its-kind approach to population health
Staff training to calm patients yields lower MR operating costs: study
by John W. Mitchell 03/16/2018Free-standing imaging facilities saved $12,800 over 1,000 exams
FDA gives nod to Philips’ dual X-ray-fluoroscopy system
by John R. Fischer 03/16/2018Eliminates need for several frames to produce usable images
IBM and Elekta collab to bridge global cancer care gaps
by John R. Fischer 03/15/2018Combining Elekta’s MOSAIQ and IBM’s Watson for Oncology
Q&A with Dr. Camran Nezhat, the father of video endoscopy
by John W. Mitchell 03/14/2018Great innovations are initially often met with skepticism
The next evolution in C-arm technology is here
by John R. Fischer 03/14/2018Advanced dosage options, robotics and increased fields of view are changing fixed and mobile systems
Nihon Kohden debuts AR and monitoring solutions at HIMSS
by John R. Fischer 03/14/2018Enhance ability to correctly place leads and enable continuous monitoring in hospital
How Mayo Clinic and IBM Watson dramatically improved clinical trial enrollment
by John R. Fischer 03/13/2018Mayo sees 80 percent rise in breast cancer trial enrollees