The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has launched a new web site with improved search functionality and a new look-and-feel for better readability and graphic clarity.

Duke University Hospital has implemented McKesson Corp.'s clinical decision support and computerized physician order entry (CDS/CPOE) system.

AccuSoft Corp. has released a new version of its VisiQuest image and data analysis software.

VitalWorks Inc. this week completed the sale of its medical division to Cerner Corp. for $100 million in cash, allowing it to intensify its focus on the radiology market.

Superior Consultant Holdings Corp. has signed a merger agreement with Affiliated Computer Services Inc. (ACS) to which ACS will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Superior for a cash price of $8.50 per share.

The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Foundation has formed the Dorenfest Institute for Health Information Technology Research and Education (Dorenfest Institute).

Integration was all the rage with vendors showing off new integrated RIS-PACS solutions at RSNA. RIS-PACS fusion is just the tip of the iceberg, however.

Ease of use, more applications and faster, faster, faster is the battle cry of doctors and administrators needing an overhaul on their workstations - and RSNA brought a variety of enhancements to fulfill all needs.