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Persistent Systems, TGen collaborate on Bio4D software program

Persistent Systems, the leader in outsourced software product development (OPD) services, and the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) today announced that they are developing a high-quality biospecimen management system called Bio4D.

15 May 2012

BI-RADS useful in predicting malignant breast lesions detected with MRI

A large, multicenter study found that the Breast Imaging and Reporting Data Systems (BI-RADS) terminology used by radiologists to classify breast imaging results is useful in predicting malignancy in breast lesions detected with MRI. Results of the study are published online in the journal Radiology.

15 May 2012

SDMI installs first Aquilion PRIME 160 series from Toshiba

To reduce radiation dose while maintaining high image quality, Steinberg Diagnostic Medical Imaging Center (SDMI) in Las Vegas has installed the first Aquilion PRIME 160 series from Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. in the U.S.

15 May 2012

Governors seek allies for Medicaid, health program budget cuts, changes

In response to struggling state budgets, governors in California, Illinois, Kansas and Louisiana are looking for allies to support cuts and changes to their Medicaid and other health care programs.

15 May 2012

New guidelines require insurers to credit health law when issuing consumer rebates

The rule, which was finalized Friday, will result in an estimated $1.3 billion in rebates for nearly 16 million Americans.

15 May 2012

U.S. falling behind in global effort to guarantee health coverage

Even as Americans debate whether to scrap President Obama's healthcare law and its promise of guaranteed health coverage, many far less affluent nations are moving in the opposite direction - to provide medical insurance to all citizens.

15 May 2012

State roundup: Health jobs brightening local economies but workers paying more for care

About 1 in 5 private-sector employees works in health services, which has replaced manufacturing as the region's powerhouse. It's a transformation happening across the U.S., but many worry about long-term side effects.

15 May 2012

Conmed first quarter net revenue increases 16.1% to $18.9 million

Conmed Healthcare Management, Inc. today announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2012.

15 May 2012

Crothall releases new white paper on infection prevention

Leading environmental services provider Crothall Healthcare recently announced the release of its Infection Prevention White Paper, a comprehensive and exhaustively researched document summarizing both the importance of environmental hygiene to a hospital's infection prevention and control (IPC) program and Crothall's integrated environmental services approach to patient safety through reduced transmission of healthcare-associated infections.

15 May 2012

Celleration initiates enrollment in MIST Therapy study for VLU

Celleration, Inc., a privately-held medical device company focused on developing and commercializing therapeutic ultrasound healing technologies, announced the first patient enrollment in IN-BALANCE VLU (Inflammation, Bacteria, & Angiogenesis effects in Launching Venous Leg Ulcer healing: A Clinical Evaluation).

15 May 2012

Conmed signs new contract with Howard County

Conmed Healthcare Management, Inc., a leading full service provider of correctional facility healthcare services to county detention centers, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Howard County, Maryland for an initial one-year term with options for nine one-year extensions, which are at the County's option effective July 1, 2012.

15 May 2012

InterSystems introduces new version strategic informatics platform for interoperability and active analytics

InterSystems Corporation, a global leader in software for connected care, today launched the next generation of its InterSystems HealthShare strategic informatics platform for interoperability and active analytics. Designed originally for public health information exchanges (HIEs) at regional, state and national levels, HealthShare has been extended and rearchitected to also deliver the advanced technologies needed by integrated delivery networks (IDNs).

14 May 2012

Neusoft Medical introduces NeuViz 64 multi-slice CT scanner

Neusoft Medical Systems Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Neusoft Corporation, today announced its introduction of NeuViz 64 multi-slice CT scanner into the global market. This device, developed independently by Neusoft Medical, debuted at the 67th China International Medical Equipment Fair (CMEF) Spring 2012.

14 May 2012

Groundbreaking biohybrid device to control acute inflammation to prevent sepsis

The body's natural inflammatory response is an essential reaction to injury and infection. When acute inflammation escalates out of control, such as in sepsis, it causes nearly 10% of deaths in the U.S. and more than $17 billion in healthcare costs each year. A group of researchers have developed a groundbreaking biohybrid device that can control acute inflammation to prevent sepsis and other related life-threatening complications, as described in an article in the inaugural issue of Disruptive Science and Technology.

14 May 2012

Accretive gives detailed response to Sen. Franken inquiry

The Minnesota attorney general says the company has some overly-aggressive billing and collection practices.

14 May 2012

MedNPV, SurgLine partner to supply low cost spinal orthopedic implants

Thomas Toland, CEO of SGLN and SurgLine, Inc. announced today it has signed an agreement with MedNPV, LLC, a well-established management company and surgical group operator with business throughout the state of California. The agreement between the parties will permit SurgLine to supply its' low cost spinal orthopedic implants.

14 May 2012

First Edition: May 14, 2012

In today's headlines, a report about how the Ryan budget plan -- specifically, its Medicare changes -- is playing in congressional races.

14 May 2012

Amcom Software certifies on Siemens Enterprise Communications OpenScape Voice platform

Demonstrating its commitment to the healthcare industry, Siemens Enterprise Communications today announced that Amcom Software has been certified on its OpenScape Voice platform, allowing healthcare enterprises to easily leverage Amcom console platforms with the OpenScape portfolio for next-generation clinical communications.

14 May 2012

Toshiba’s Aquilion ONE CT system improves detection of acute stroke

Kaleida Health's Gates Stroke Center (GSC) at the Gates Vascular Institute in Buffalo, N.Y., a world-class neurological and stroke care center, recently completed the second phase of its study analyzing the patient and fiscal benefits of using Toshiba America Medical System, Inc.'s Aquilion ONE CT system in diagnosing acute stroke.

14 May 2012

Positive data from Piramal Healthcare’s BST-CarGel Phase III cartilage repair trial

Piramal Healthcare Bio-Orthopaedics, a division of Piramal Healthcare Limited, today announced that positive data from their pivotal (Phase III) clinical trial is being presented in 3 podium presentations as well as during an Industry Symposium at the 10th World Congress of the International Cartilage Repair Society (ICRS), May 12 to 15, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

14 May 2012