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The Enterprise | Trends to Watch

I'm a big trend watcher - whether it's technology, finance or fashion. For this month's cover story, we polled our readers (thanks to the hundreds who chimed in!) to determine technology priorities and thus the industry's "Top 10 Trends."

Top 10 Trends

Most of this year's Top 10 Trends - as prioritized by our readers - spring from a single factor. What's that red-hot imaging technology? Why, 64-slice CT, of course. CT is proving to be the center of the universe as it pushes radiology, cardiology and hea

John Hopkins goes with Emageon for digital information management

Emageon Inc. has signed a digital healthcare information management agreement with The Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Hologic announces 1st sale of new extremity MRI system

Hologic Inc. has announced the first sale of its extremity magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system to Savannah Rheumatology Associates of in Georgia.

Sectra launches new premium PACS service support

Sectra has announced that MidState Medical Center based in Meriden, Conn., is implementing the company's new PACS-Guard which provides real-time 24x7 monitoring of critical system performance and adds more remote service and support.

Abbott Northwestern Heart Hospital installs NEC LCD monitors

NEC Display Solutions recently announced its LCD displays have been installed at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minn.

Mount Nittany Medical goes filmless with Amicas

Amicas Inc. has announced Mount Nittany Medical Center's decision to install its VisionSeries PACS for its inpatient and outpatient radiology services.

Putnam Hospital Center goes with CoActiv EXAM-PACS

CoActiv Medical Business Solutions has announced that Carmen, N.Y.-based Putnam Hospital Center plans to install its EXAM-PACS.

Around the web

A total of 16 cardiology practices from 12 states settled with the DOJ to resolve allegations they overbilled Medicare for imaging agents used to diagnose cardiovascular disease. 

CCTA is being utilized more and more for the diagnosis and management of suspected coronary artery disease. An international group of specialists shared their perspective on this ongoing trend.

The new technology shows early potential to make a significant impact on imaging workflows and patient care.