Merge Healthcare has released an image management and digital templating system for orthopedics called OrthoPACS.

Sectra has signed an agreement with Matakina International to distribute Volpara Breast Density Software integrated with Sectra Breast Imaging PACS.

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger inked SB 1237the California Dose Reporting Lawin September 2010. Designed as a quality control initiative for CT scans, the bill plunges imaging stakeholders and hospitals into uncharted waters.

The Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA) has unveiled a new training for employees of radiology practices and other entities who work with protected health information (PHI) called the RBMA Compliance Training Series. By law, staff members who work with PHI must be given one hour of annual compliance training.

St. Petersburg Scientific Practical Centre for Oncology in Russia has invested in the Sectra Visualization Table, which the hospitals oncologists will use to plan surgery and treatment.

The Cardiovascular Care Group expanded its network with the acquisition of a majority interest in the Bakersfield Heart Hospital in Bakersfield, Calif., from MedCath Corporation.

Minnesota-based CentraCare Health Systems St. Cloud Hospital has selected Merge PACS to enable image reviewing, archiving and sharing.

PACSGear has signed an agreement with Merge Healthcare to participate in the Open Image Exchange, a cloud-based network designed to share medical images and information.