Im headed to Grapevine, Texas in a few days for the annual meeting of the Association for Medical Imaging Management. As I browse the list of sessions, I am once again reminded of the central role image management plays in the 21st century imaging department.

A four-step process reduced patient identification errors in medical imaging and offered a useful, easy, quick and relevant process for staff members, according to a study published in the August issue of Journal of American College of Radiology.

Looking to grow its presence in the gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy business, infection-control giant Cantel Medical has acquired Texas neighbor Byrne Medical, which develops disposable infection-control products used in GI endoscopies. The purchase price was $100 million.

Merge Healthcare has acquired Ophthalmic Imaging Systems (OIS), completing a previously announced $30 million deal.

Blackstone Capital Partner, an investment and advisory firm, has entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire a controlling interest in healthcare revenue software developer Emdeon for $3 billion, resulting in the privatization of the Nashville, Tenn.-based Emdeon.

BOSTONAs the U.S. healthcare system gears up for a movement toward accountable care, thought leaders discussed bending the cost curve during a keynote address at the 9th Annual Healthcare Quality Congress, presented by the World Congress.

Barco has launched the MXRT-5450, a dual-DVI display controller featuring AMD FirePro professional graphics.

Although community hospitals contend with challenges in the implementation of comprehensive CT dose reduction programs, these organizations can effectively deploy long-term, ongoing programs to successfully curb radiation dose, according to an article published in the August issue of the Journal of American College of Radiology.