Press Releases

Denver, Colorado and Montreal, Canada – May 16, 2014 – Intelerad Medical Systems™, a leader in medical imaging PACS, RIS and workflow solutions, today announced a partnership that allows it to provide its global customer base with the OneDX Patient CD Upload solution. 

Siemens Healthcare has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the 16- and 32-slice iterations of its industry-redefining SOMATOM® Perspective computed tomography (CT) system – an advanced scanner that is engineered to drive efficiency and reduce costs. 

Washington, D.C. – The Access to Medical Imaging Coalition (AMIC) today underscored the inclusion of physician-developed appropriate use criteria (AUC) in the recently passed legislation to extend the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) patch for 12 months in response to a JAMA Internal Medicine article that compiled a list of “low value” medical imaging procedures.

Washington, D.C. – The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) today said that a study focusing on the estimated cost of implementing the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations for low-dose computed tomography (CT) for high-risk lung cancer patients in the Medicare program neglects the opportunity to save tens of thousands of patients.

ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 15 — Carestream’s newest version of Image Suite Software now supports viewing of X-ray images on iPad mobile devices for veterinary practices across the globe. Users of Carestream’s latest version of Image Suite Software can add the Tablet Viewer Option, while users of previous generations of Image Suite software can upgrade to the newest software to gain access to the Tablet Viewer and other advanced features.

Stamford, Conn., May 12, 2014 (Booth #330-334)  – FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc., will present its comprehensive Synapse portfolio for IT professionals at the 2014 annual meeting of the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) in Long Beach, California from May 15-17, 2014.  The Synapse family of products combined provides management of the complete patient record, ensuring diagnostic integrity while providing fast, secure access to clinical users via web platforms or mobile devices.

Denver, Colorado and Montreal, Canada – May 13, 2014 – Intelerad Medical Systems™, a leader in medical imaging PACS, RIS and workflow solutions, today announced the launch of their Tomosynthesis Module. Integrated directly into Intelerad’s InteleViewer™, the module eliminates the need for dedicated workstations, allowing practices to easily open new revenue streams, while enhancing radiologists’ workflows by allowing them to read tomosynthesis studies from their main workstation.

American Fork, Utah, May 14, 2014 – Novarad Corporation, a leader in enterprise medical imaging solutions, will introduce and demonstrate NovaGlass, at the SIIM Conference (Booth 317) in Long Beach, California, May 15-17 2014. 

Kortrijk, Belgium, 15 May 2014 – Healthcare imaging specialist Barco announces the launch of its Coronis 5MP LED, a 5MP diagnostic display system for digital breast imaging. The Coronis 5MP LED features a high-bright, low-power LED backlight and proprietary technologies to reduce screen noise, ensure continuous DICOM accuracy, and boost diagnostic luminance. By making subtle details more noticeable more quickly, Coronis 5MP LED enhances radiologist productivity and performance.

Mortsel, Belgium/Greenville, SC – 15 May 2014 – Extending the “Evolution of Visual Healthcare” to mobile devices, Agfa HealthCare announced today the launch of its new web-enabled mobile image management technology that brings the power of ICIS to iPhones, iPads, Web, and Android mobile digital devices.   

Washington, D.C. – The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) today reiterated the importance of physician-developed appropriate use criteria (AUC) to guide utilization of advanced medical imaging modalities in response to a JAMA Internal Medicine article that compiled a list of “low value” medical imaging procedures.

Digisonics (Booth #211) will showcase its Enterprise PACS and Structured Reporting Solutions for all imaging study types at this year’s Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) Annual Meeting in Long Beach, Calif.

A new CARESTREAM DRX-Evolution DR room is the main hub for all general radiology exams at the 232-bed Metroplex Adventist Hospital (Killeen, Texas).

Siemens Healthcare has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the Artis one – an angiography system optimized for broad clinical utilization.

Millions of women each year are diagnosed with breast cancer; but, early detection and treatment are among the most effective ways to overcome cancer and live life to the fullest. FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. and the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF)announced today a collaboration that will extend the work of Fujifilm’s Images of Health campaign, aimed at educating and encouraging all women to understand the importance of early detection of breast cancer.

McKesson Technology Solutions, a leading provider of healthcare IT and enterprise medical imaging solutions, is pleased to announce that Erkan Akyuz will be joining the organization as president, Imaging & Workflow Solutions (IWS).

Olympus, a precision technology leader in designing and delivering innovative diagnostic and therapeutic solutions in Medical and Surgical procedures, among other core businesses, announced today the launch of the next-generation EU-ME2 Ultrasound Processor, which can integrate endoscopic and endobronchial ultrasound (EUS/EBUS) on a single workstation.

Providers worldwide now have access to the American College of Radiology (ACR) Lung Imaging Reporting and Data System (Lung-RADS®) – a quality assurance tool to standardize lung cancer screening CT reporting and management recommendations, reduce confusion in lung cancer screening CT interpretations, and facilitate outcome monitoring.

Bibb Allen, Jr., M.D., FACR, of Birmingham, AL, became the new chair of the American College of Radiology (ACR) Board of Chancellors during the recent ACR 91st Annual Meeting and Chapter Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C.

The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) is concerned by the Medicare Evidence Development and Coverage Advisory Committee’s (MEDCAC) April 30, 2014 recommendation to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that adults at high risk for lung cancer should not receive Medicare coverage of annual, low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening.

The Johns Hopkins Health System (Baltimore, Md.) has purchased Carestream Health’s Vue PACS which offers innovative radiology features that can further enhance the organization’s ability to help deliver exceptional medical services for patients with a wide range of diseases.