Press Releases

NorthStar Medical Technologies, LLC today announced the signing of a non-exclusive Letter of Intent with Triad Isotopes, Inc.  The agreement solidifies Triad’s position as an early adopter of domestically-sourced Non-HEU Molybdenum99 through NorthStar’s unique intelligent isotope separation systems, once that technology is approved by the FDA and commercially available.

Royal Philips today introduced Vereos PET/CT, the first digital PET/CT scanner, at the 2014 annual meeting of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging  (SNMMI), taking place this week in St. Louis, Mo.  In addition to Vereos, Philips will showcase a selection of innovative, molecular imaging solutions designed to deliver outstanding image quality, critical clinical information and greater connectivity.

ImaginAb, Inc., in collaboration with Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MKSCC), will be presenting initial clinical data with an anti-PSMA recombinant antibody fragment (a "minibody") derived from the huJ591 monoclonal antibody, in patients with metastatic prostate cancer. The presentation of this initial data coincides with the Company's preparation to expand the clinical development of this promising imaging agent in the US and internationally.

Bethesda, MD (June 3, 2014) The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) will be offering a Nuclear Cardiology Board Exam Preparation Course from July 11-13 at the Intercontinental Hotel Chicago O'hare in Rosemont, Ill.

A large number of United States Senators and Representatives are taking the lead to support full Medicare coverage of low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening for seniors at high risk for lung cancer.

Bethesda, MD (June 3, 2014) The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) will be offering a Nuclear Cardiology Board Exam Preparation Course from July 11-13 at the Intercontinental Hotel Chicago O'hare in Rosemont, IL.

PEABODY, Mass., May 30, 2014 -- Analogic Corporation (Nasdaq:ALOG), enabling the world's medical imaging and aviation security technology, today introduced its Sonix Q+ line of ultrasound systems with Quantum(TM) Plus Imaging Technology and a touch screen interface that can be customized to meet the specific workflow needs of physicians. The new ultrasound systems will be available in various configurations for point-of-care and general imaging applications, and will begin shipping in June 2014. 

Washington, D.C. – The Access to Medical Imaging Coalition (AMIC) today applauded Sens. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) for spearheading a bipartisan letter signed by 45 Senate leaders, urging the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to complete the National Coverage Determination (NCD) for low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) for Medicare beneficiaries with a high risk of developing lung cancer.

Esaote, one of the world’s leading medical imaging manufacturers, has launched a new global website – www.esaote.com. The site represents an entirely new customer experience and is the highlight of many new innovations aimed at supporting clinicians and corporate customers across the globe.

The University of Minnesota Medical Center – Fairview Health Services, Minneapolis, recently became the first U.S. health care facility to install the Symbia Intevo xSPECT system from Siemens Healthcare.

A U-SPECT+/CT (MILabs, The Netherlands) will be installed at Northwestern University (Chicago, IL) to deliver ultra-high resolution, high sensitivity, accurate quantification and fast scanning speed of dynamic radio-labeled molecule distributions, contributing to molecular and functional studies in CNS, cardiovascular, oncology, nephrology and reproductive biology.

Claron Technology announces a partnership with Livecare, an innovative Canadian telehealth provider, for the use of the Claron Nil diagnostic viewer as part of remote medical consults in rural areas of British Columbia, Canada.

Leading healthcare providers now have a scalable top-tier CT solution with the launch of Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.’s AquilionTM ONE Family.

Gonzales Healthcare Systems in Gonzales, Texas has implemented a wide range of medical imaging solutions from McKesson. Following a competitive evaluation process, the hospital chose McKesson for its proven ability to rapidly deploy integrated healthcare IT solutions with enhanced functionality that better integrate patient data, test results and images, while streamlining workflow, increasing collaboration and enhancing productivity for providers.

NTP Radioisotopes SOC Ltd, a subsidiary of the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa), produces a quarter of the world's medical radioisotopes used to allow for about 40 million medical diagnostic images every year, making it the third largest producer and supplier globally. This proud South African corporate citizen is situated at the sophisticated Necsa nuclear facility site, west of Pretoria and routinely serves customers in 60 countries on six continents with its range of nuclear radiation-based products and services.

The association’s new online shopping experience allows members to purchase webinars, conferences, and other materials using one unified platform.

The American College of Radiology (ACR) National Radiology Data Registry (NRDR™) has been recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as a Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) for the Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS).

The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) today applauded Reps. Charles Boustany, Jr. MD (R-La.), John Barrow (D-Ga.), Jim Renacci (R-Ohio) and Richard E. Neal (D-Mass.) for their leadership in advocating for Medicare coverage of low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) for patients at high risk of lung cancer. 

IBA Molecular North America, Inc. (IBA Molecular) announced the signing of a 3-year group purchasing agreement with Premier, Inc. (Premier), a leading health care improvement company, to offer PET radiopharmaceuticals, including 18F-Fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG), a diagnostic radiotracer used in oncology, neurology and cardiology, to Premier member imaging centers across the country.

The Access to Medical Imaging Coalition (AMIC) today said that it opposes the severe hospital outpatient payment reductions for diagnostic imaging services outlined in Medicare Payment Advisory Commission’s (MedPAC) testimony at today’s Energy & Commerce (E&C) Committee hearing. 

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - (May 19, 2014) - Zotec Partners (Zotec), an industry-leading provider of radiology billing and practice management services, announces an exclusive revenue cycle management (RCM) partnership with Radiology & Imaging Consultants, P.C. (RIC), a provider of radiology and imaging services in Colorado Springs, Colo. Under the new agreement, Zotec will support RIC with comprehensive RCM technology and services designed to minimize days in A/R, reduce compliance risk and increase collections.