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Cancer Genomic Microarray Facility selects febit's Geniom RT Analyzer to advance its biomedical research

The Cancer Genomic Microarray Facility at the Kimmel Cancer Center of the Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, selected febit's Geniom® RT Analyzer to advance its biomedical research by proceeding targeted Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS), genome-wide single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) and microRNA (miRNA) analysis.

2 Dec 2009

TAP and pharma company team up to design Sonata, a unique system to speed drug development

The Automation Partnership (TAP), a world leader in the design and development of innovative automation for life science applications, is delighted to announce that its Advanced Projects Group has partnered with a leading pharma company to successfully design and deliver Sonata™, a unique system for automated culturing and processing of cell lines in shake flasks.

1 Dec 2009

Health Robotics to showcase its TPNstation at the ASHP

Health Robotics today announced its plans to unveil TPNstation's development plans and product specifications for a new and revolutionary concept: "Totally Automated Parenteral Nutrition", a new key component of its i.v. Room of the Future vision to be showcased at Las Vegas' ASHP (Booth # 114).

1 Dec 2009

Avioq receives premarket approval from FDA for Avioq HIV-1 Microelisa System

Avioq, Inc. announced it has received premarket approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the Avioq HIV-1 Microelisa System.

1 Dec 2009

Novel initiative to improve NMR structure determination

In structural biology, the only technique available to predict the three dimensional structure of large complex molecules in solution, such as proteins and DNA, is NMR spectroscopy. To catalyze improvements in the techniques behind these predictions, the "eNMR" project has launched a new initiative. In September's Nature Methods the project issued an invitation to the entire biomolecular Nuclear Magnetic Resonance community to participate in a large scale test of modern computing algorithms.

30 Nov 2009

Siemens Healthcare to showcase latest medical imaging technologies at RSNA 2009

At the 95th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), "Images, my way" will resonate throughout the Siemens Healthcare booth (#825) from November 29 to December 3 at McCormick Place (Booth #825, East Building/Lakeside Center, Hall D) in Chicago.

30 Nov 2009

GE Healthcare concentrates on healthymagination to help patients live longer and healthier

Miniaturized ultrasound. Navigation during interventional procedures. Innovations in sound wave imaging. At RSNA 2009, GE Healthcare is finding better ways to see more. And using that information to do more.

30 Nov 2009

TeraRecon highlights the selection and deployment of iNtuition advanced visualization software

TeraRecon, Inc. (www.terarecon.com), global leader in advanced visualization and decision support solutions for medical imaging, is highlighting the selection and deployment of its iNtuition™ advanced visualization software by many of North America's largest healthcare enterprises, innovative physician practices and renowned luminary institutions at the 95th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) at McCormick Place, Chicago IL.

30 Nov 2009

TAP delivers customized automated protein purification system in collaboration with a European major

The Automation Partnership (TAP), a world leader in the design and development of innovative automation for life science applications, today announced its Advanced Projects Group has successfully collaborated with a major European antibody therapeutics company to deliver a custom automated protein purification and concentration system helping the company accelerate its pre-clinical research.

24 Nov 2009

Hallmark Insights to provide incentive rewards for TriZetto’s Value-Based Benefits Solution

The TriZetto Group, Inc. today announced that Hallmark Insights, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hallmark Cards, Inc., will provide incentive rewards as an integrated component of TriZetto’s Value-Based Benefits Solution for healthcare payer organizations. Available in early 2010, TriZetto’s software solution will enable health plans using TriZetto’s enterprise administration systems to offer employers automated benefit programs that incent members to adopt healthier lifestyles and effectively manage chronic conditions.

24 Nov 2009

BD acquires HandyLab for $275 million

BD today announced the completion of its acquisition of HandyLab, Inc., an Ann Arbor, Michigan-based company that develops and manufactures molecular diagnostic assays and automation platforms.

From BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) 20 Nov 2009

Fully functional converged platform to provide a competitive edge in the European Security Convergence market

In Europe, the security credential convergence market is driven by the use of smart cards for both physical and logical access, video content analysis for the automation of emergency procedures, and by the integration of building management systems with security systems.

19 Nov 2009

Click4Care receives prestigious Healthcare IT Innovation Award

Click4Care, a leading provider of care management software for payors, today announced that its revolutionary software platform was voted Solution with the Greatest Market Potential in the insurer category by the hundreds of senior industry executives that attended the Healthcare IT Summit last week in La Quinta, Calif.

18 Nov 2009

Unibased Systems Architecture and DST Technologies form a strategic relationship

Unibased Systems Architecture, Inc., a resource, scheduling, and OR management system provider, and DST Technologies, Inc., a process automation and work management solution provider, today announced they have formed a strategic relationship for the purpose of jointly marketing their solutions to better serve clients in the healthcare industry.

18 Nov 2009

ViPS introduces comprehensive software solutions for health payer customers

ViPS, a General Dynamics Information Technology company, today announces its next-generation STARS Solutions suite, an advanced, comprehensive solution to assist health payers -- organizations liable for healthcare coverage for plan members or beneficiaries -- stop healthcare fraud, waste and abuse (FWA).

18 Nov 2009

Real time location system can make hospitals more efficient and improve patient care

Results from the first multidisciplinary university study examining the impact of a Real Time Location System (RTLS) deployed throughout a hospital show that the technology for tracking mobile medical equipment is driving increased operational efficiency and saving hundreds of thousands of dollars annually, while also enabling nurses to spend more time with patients and improve staff morale.

18 Nov 2009

Health Mason software to streamline health care claim payment process

With health care reform taking the national spotlight, the sole point of agreement by all parties is that some form of change is necessary. Many health care industry experts believe that now is the worst time for government-mandated change because innovation has already begun to occur organically from within the industry. One Franklin Tennessee-based software company is defining that innovation and garnering attention in the industry.

17 Nov 2009

Eclipsys’ Sunrise Patient Flow solution activated successfully at Singapore General Hospital

Eclipsys Corporation®, The Outcomes Company®, today announced that Singapore General Hospital (SGH), Singapore's oldest and largest acute tertiary hospital and national referral center, has successfully activated Eclipsys’ Sunrise Patient Flow™ solution.

16 Nov 2009

athenahealth receives U.S. Patent for its "Practice Management and Billing Automation System"

athenahealth, Inc., a leading provider of internet-based business services to physician practices, today announced that on November 10, 2009, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued athenahealth a patent entitled, ‘Practice Management and Billing Automation System’ (U.S. Patent No. 7,617,116) for its athenaNet® rules engine that is part of the Company’s revenue cycle management service, athenaCollectorSM.

13 Nov 2009

Guide to improve recruitment, employee performance and engagement strategies in healthcare sector

"Talent Management in Healthcare," a recent study by Aberdeen Group, a Harte-Hanks Company, reveals that although healthcare organizations are still struggling with the lack of qualified candidates in the talent market, the primary focus has been on developing and retaining talent. Performance management, engagement, and succession planning are the top strategic emphases for these organizations.

13 Nov 2009

Automation News and Research

Cancer Genomic Microarray Facility selects febit's Geniom RT Analyzer to advance its biomedical research

TAP and pharma company team up to design Sonata, a unique system to speed drug development

Health Robotics to showcase its TPNstation at the ASHP

Avioq receives premarket approval from FDA for Avioq HIV-1 Microelisa System

Novel initiative to improve NMR structure determination

Siemens Healthcare to showcase latest medical imaging technologies at RSNA 2009

GE Healthcare concentrates on healthymagination to help patients live longer and healthier

TeraRecon highlights the selection and deployment of iNtuition advanced visualization software

TAP delivers customized automated protein purification system in collaboration with a European major

Hallmark Insights to provide incentive rewards for TriZetto’s Value-Based Benefits Solution

BD acquires HandyLab for $275 million

Fully functional converged platform to provide a competitive edge in the European Security Convergence market

Click4Care receives prestigious Healthcare IT Innovation Award

Unibased Systems Architecture and DST Technologies form a strategic relationship

ViPS introduces comprehensive software solutions for health payer customers

Real time location system can make hospitals more efficient and improve patient care

Health Mason software to streamline health care claim payment process

Eclipsys’ Sunrise Patient Flow solution activated successfully at Singapore General Hospital

athenahealth receives U.S. Patent for its "Practice Management and Billing Automation System"

Guide to improve recruitment, employee performance and engagement strategies in healthcare sector

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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