GE Gets FDA Nod for Tc-99m Generators

GE Healthcare said it will supply generators for the production of sodium pertechnetate technetium-99m (Tc-99m) injection to its U.S. radiopharmacies, effective June 1. Read more here.

By |2014-06-04T14:20:44+00:00June 4th, 2014|Business, Regulatory|Comments Off on GE Gets FDA Nod for Tc-99m Generators

iPad-based Image Viewer Offers Remote Radiology Consults

While the implementation of PACS in radiology brought a host of clinical benefits, it came with a downside: less interaction between radiologists and clinicians. An iPad application developed by a Johns Hopkins team offers the promise of recapturing the clinical and educational value of frequent face-to-face consultations. Read more here.

By |2014-06-04T14:19:20+00:00June 4th, 2014|Business, Healthcare|Comments Off on iPad-based Image Viewer Offers Remote Radiology Consults

HHS, Other Agencies Fail to Meet IT Goals

The Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) and four other federal agencies have failed to meet incremental development requirements for their IT projects, according to a report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Read more here.

By |2014-05-13T15:25:39+00:00May 13th, 2014|Business, Regulatory|Comments Off on HHS, Other Agencies Fail to Meet IT Goals

Low-value Cardiac Services Take Bite from Medicare

Between 25 percent and 42 percent of Medicare beneficiaries received a low-value service in 2009, with cardiovascular testing and procedures accounting for much of the spending. The results were published online May 12 in JAMA Internal Medicine . Read more here.

By |2014-05-13T15:23:07+00:00May 13th, 2014|Business, Healthcare|Comments Off on Low-value Cardiac Services Take Bite from Medicare

Introducing the IAMERS Presidential Advisory Committee

IAMERS is pleased to announce the formation of a Presidential Advisory Committee. In our 21st year, we want to take a fresh look at member needs. We would also like to increase member participation in IAMERS' agenda. Please share your thoughts with the committee. Be a participant in IAMERS. Carolyn Shaw/Northeast Electronics – Chairperson Bill Biddle/BC Technical [...]

By |2014-05-13T15:21:11+00:00May 13th, 2014|Business|Comments Off on Introducing the IAMERS Presidential Advisory Committee

Northwest Medical to Build Radioisotope Facility to Meet Half of U.S. Need

Oregon-based radioisotope technology company Northwest Medical Isotopes (NWMI) announced late last week that there are plans to construct a facility for radioisotope production at the University of Missouri-owned Discovery Ridge Research Park in Columbia, Mo. Read more here.

By |2014-05-13T09:47:38+00:00May 13th, 2014|Business, Healthcare|Comments Off on Northwest Medical to Build Radioisotope Facility to Meet Half of U.S. Need

Will Google Dominate the Future of Medical Technology?

At a May meeting of the Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council, Medtronic Senior Vice President for Medicine and Technology Stephen Oesterle said that within two decades, his company's biggest competitor will be Google, MassDevice reported. Read more here.

By |2014-05-13T09:32:59+00:00May 13th, 2014|Business|Comments Off on Will Google Dominate the Future of Medical Technology?

Siemens Healthcare to Operate as Independent Unit

In a corporate reorganization designed to streamline bureaucracy and add $1 billion to its balance sheet, Siemens CEO Joe Kaeser unveiled a new strategic plan at a press conference yesterday, revealing that 16 business units will be reduced to nine, and healthcare will be given a large measure of autonomy to run itself. Read more [...]

By |2014-05-12T07:09:12+00:00May 12th, 2014|Business|Comments Off on Siemens Healthcare to Operate as Independent Unit

Almost All Firms to Transition People to Exchanges

A majority of companies will shift from employer-based health coverage to plans sold on the federal marketplace by 2020, according to a new investor report by Standard & Poor Capital IQ, reports McClatchy DC. The report--based on S&P's 500 companies--found that such a change would save a total of $689 billion through 2025. Read more here.  

By |2014-05-06T09:48:42+00:00May 6th, 2014|Business, Healthcare|Comments Off on Almost All Firms to Transition People to Exchanges

Are Hospital Mergers Destined to Fail?

Although hospitals and health systems continue to forge ahead with mergers and acquisitions in an effort to reduce costs and improve care, if history is an indicator, most of these partnerships will fail… Read more here.

By |2014-05-06T09:14:06+00:00May 6th, 2014|Business, Healthcare|Comments Off on Are Hospital Mergers Destined to Fail?
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