Screening

Diagnostic screening programs help catch cancer, abnormalities or other diseases before they reach an advanced stage, saving lives and healthcare costs. Screening programs include, lung, breast, prostate, and cervical cancer, among many others.

Heartlab previews next-generation, web-based CIS, integrating TomTec 4D

Heartlab previewed at this week's American College of Cardiology meeting its new Ascentia cardiovascular information system that provides multimodality image analysis tools, digital reporting, and secure portal access to patient records delivered via a we

Toshiba shows new technology in echo and cardiac MR and CT enhancements

Toshiba used this week's American College of Cardiology meeting to demonstrate a new cardiovascular imaging application for its Aplio CV ultrasound system, show further enhancements in the field of cardiac MR and announce the 100th installation of its 64

Siemens offers Soarian disease management to the cardiology market

Siemens Medical Solutions this week at the American College of Cardiology meeting introduced to the cardiology market its Soarian Disease Management system that links physicians, payers and patients.

Philips unveils new products and technologies for the cardiology market

Philips Medical Systems was on board at the American College of Cardiology meeting this week showcasing a number of new technologies dedicated to improving the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease.

ACC meeting-goers get taste for IHE in 1st demonstration

Entering the domain of cardiology to address the challenges posed by the lack of system interoperability in the field, the Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE) Pavilion debuted at this week's American College of Cardiology Conference, March 6 - 8,

ODS Medical adds to PACScomm

ODS Medical, developer and distributor of the PACScomm CD/DVD Image Recording System and the PACSstor Image Storage System, has added features to PACScomm.

Fischer receives $10M financing commitment

Fischer Imaging Corp. this week announced it has entered into a $10 million loan agreement with ComVest Investment Partners, a private equity group based in West Palm Beach, Fla.

NEMA releases code of ethics

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association's (NEMA) new Code of Ethics for member companies that manufacture medical imaging equipment and radiation therapy is available for purchase in bulk and single copies.

Around the web

RBMA President Peter Moffatt discusses declining reimbursement rates, recruiting challenges and the role of artificial intelligence in transforming the industry.

Deepak Bhatt, MD, director of the Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital and principal investigator of the TRANSFORM trial, explains an emerging technique for cardiac screening: combining coronary CT angiography with artificial intelligence for plaque analysis to create an approach similar to mammography.

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.