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Rose Medical Center Partners with Solis Mammography to Deliver Excellent Patient Experiences
Solis Mammography, the nation’s largest independent provider of breast screening and diagnostic services, is pleased to announce a partnership with Rose Medical Center to make breast health screening and diagnostic services more convenient across the greater Denver area. The center, located... - May 22, 2019 - Rose Medical Center
Neurosurgeon, Dr. Mark White to Join OrthoNeuro in May 2019
OrthoNeuro announced today that Dr. Mark White, Neurosurgeon specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions of the spine, will join their multi-specialty physician group practice May 1st, 2019. - April 16, 2019 - OrthoNeuro
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Welcomes New Physicians
Swedish Medical Center announces nine new providers as the hospital continues to offer the highest quality care and the most advanced technologies and treatments in nearly every medical specialty. - April 11, 2019 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
MITA Commends Introduction of Medical Device Repeal Bill in the House of Representatives
The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) today issued the following statement commending the introduction of a bipartisan bill by Representatives Ron Kind (D-WI) and Jackie Walorski (R-IN) to permanently repeal the medical device tax: “I commend Representatives Kind and Walorski... - April 10, 2019 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
Perimeter Medical Imaging, Inc. Announces 510(k) Clearance by FDA
Perimeter Medical Imaging, Inc. (“Perimeter Medical”) announced today that the company received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market the second generation of their platform imaging tool used in the evaluation of human tissue microstructure by... - April 09, 2019 - Perimeter Medical Imaging Inc
NY Radiation Specialists Unveils State-of-the-Art Linear Accelerator at NYCBS
On Tuesday, March 25, New York Radiation Specialists unveiled its brand new Varian Halcyon Linear Accelerator, at New York Cancer & Blood Specialists’ Eastchester Center for Cancer Care. The “NYCBS” Eastchester location is a multi-lingual facility located at 2330 Eastchester... - April 08, 2019 - New York Radiation Specialists
Latest Innovation in MRI Safety to Comply with The Joint Commission Requirements
Kopp Development Inc., the leading manufacturer of ferromagnetic detectors for MRI Safety, FerrAlert™, is proud to announce the most comprehensive safety solution, FerrAlert™ Encompass. It is the only system that provides a photographic stream and does not require manual logging, allowing the technologists to perform uninterrupted patient care without wasting time with self-reporting. The data analysis software allows for effortless generation of reports for The Joint Commission inspections. - March 27, 2019 - Kopp Development Inc.
International Standards and Guidelines for Neonatal Lung Ultrasound by a Group of International Experts from Oasis Publishers
An international standards and Guidelines for Neonatal Lung Ultrasound titled, “Protocol and Guidelines for Point-of-Care Lung Ultrasound in Diagnosing Neonatal Pulmonary Diseases Based on International Expert Consensus” was published recently in the Journal of Visualized Experiments... - March 25, 2019 - Oasis Publishers
Gurnick Academy Opens Campus in Los Angeles, Recognizing Healthcare Growth
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts, a well-established allied health and nursing school, is opening a campus in the Los Angeles area. The campus will have an imaging focus offering an Associate of Occupational Science in Radiologic Technology and an X-Ray Technician with Medical Assisting Skills... - March 18, 2019 - Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Non-Invasive Screenings for Colorectal Cancer Should Encourage More Americans to Pursue Routine Testing, Advocates Say
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, an ideal time for payers to recognize the value of CT Colonography to patients and the healthcare delivery system. - March 13, 2019 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
MITA Releases Servicing Standard for Medical Imaging Equipment
The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) today announced the publication of NEMA/MITA 2 – Requirements for Servicing of Medical Imaging Equipment, a voluntary Standard outlining the minimum quality management system requirements for medical imaging device servicing. The Standard,... - March 08, 2019 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
MITA Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan Bill to Permanently Repeal the Medical Device Tax
Bipartisan Legislation Would Repeal the Medical Device Tax and Safeguard American Medical Technology Innovation. - March 07, 2019 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
MITA Statement on FDA Commissioner Gottlieb’s Departure
The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) – the leading organization and collective voice of medical imaging equipment manufacturers, innovators and developers – notes Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb’s departure from the agency: “Dr. - March 06, 2019 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
Air Techniques Announces ProVecta 3D Prime X-ray: See All That You Need to See
Air Techniques, Inc., a leading innovator, and manufacturer of dental equipment, today announced the newest addition to its ProVecta family of digital X-rays, the ProVecta 3D Prime. This new imaging system provides 2D and 3D images combined with the power of VisionX software. Made in Germany,... - February 26, 2019 - Air Techniques
MITA Applauds Inclusion of Breast Density Notification Requirement in Federal Spending Bill
The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) today applauded the inclusion of a provision in a recent federal spending bill that would require mammography providers to include breast density information in reports to patients and providers. This information is crucial to ensuring... - February 25, 2019 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
MITA White Paper Clarifying Distinction Between Medical Imaging Device Servicing and Remanufacturing
The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) today announced the release of a white paper outlining a framework for establishing the distinction between servicing and remanufacturing activities for medical imaging devices. The paper, titled “Considerations for Remanufacturing of... - February 07, 2019 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
Professor Azaria JJT Rein, MD Joins the Scientific Advisory Board of CardioLync
CardioLync has begun forming a Scientific Advisory Board that will provide knowledge and strategic thinking to influence the continuing development of the company. - January 31, 2019 - CardioLync, Inc.
Dennis Durmis Named Chair of MITA Board of Directors
The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) announced today that Dennis Durmis, Senior Vice President Bayer Radiology, Americas Region will serve as chair of the MITA Board of Directors. “Denny has been an important leader and an invaluable member of the MITA board,” said... - January 21, 2019 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
Right Scan Right Time Leaders Visit Capitol Hill to Call for Permanent Device Tax Repeal
Patients from Across the Country Meet with Their Senators. - December 07, 2018 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
Dr. Alan J. Heideman is Named Professional of the Year by the International Association of Who’s Who
Dr. Alan J. Heideman, of New Milford, New Jersey is recognized by the International Assoc. of Who’s Who for exemplary achievements in the field of Radiology. - November 30, 2018 - International Association of Who's Who
JPI Healthcare Solutions Launches Longtail DR Detector at RSNA 2018
JPI Healthcare Solutions will be showcasing the new Longtail DR system at the 104th Annual Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Meeting in Booth #3200. - November 22, 2018 - JPI Healthcare Solutions
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora Announces Dr. Michael Preece as ICARE Physician Award Winner
HCA/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) announced that Dr. Michael Preece, a board certified neuroradiologist who practices at TMCA, is the winner of the hospital’s quarterly ICARE Physician Award. ICARE is an acronym for the values of the facility, which are Integrity,... - November 21, 2018 - The Medical Center of Aurora
A New Discovery in the Use of Ultrasounds to Diagnose Neonatal Lung Diseases with Higher Accuracy and Reliability Than the Chest X-Ray by Dr. Liujing from Oasis Publisher
This evidence-based research recommendation and resource by Dr. Liujing MD, Ph.D gives an oration to an unmet need by summarizing the best practices for the use and applications of "Lung Ultrasound in Diagnosis of Lung diseases in Newborn Infants" to encapsulate objective data - an... - November 10, 2018 - Oasis Publishers
"Molecular Immunity: A Chronology of 60-Years of Discovery," a Book by Kendall A. Smith from Oasis Publishers
Kendall A. Smith, M.D. is a professor of Medicine and Immunology in the Weil Medical College of Cornell University. Dr. Smith undertook clinical training in Medicine at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Subsequently, his unswerving focus led him to pursue an investigative career, which was pivoted on... - November 10, 2018 - Oasis Publishers
Medlantis and VEITHsymposium™ Sign Global Promotion Agreement for World’s-First Endovascular Surgical “Internet Point of Care CME” for Video
On Oct. 10th 2018, Medlantis, a pioneer in digital multi-media education for physicians, technologists and nurses, signed a joint promotion agreement with VEITHsymposium™, the world’s leading academic medical conference and content creator for endovascular and vascular surgery. - November 08, 2018 - Medlantis Inc.
Grants to Study Imaging Technology Use for Pain Management Included in New Opioids Law
Legislation Recently Signed by the President will Promote the Development of Ultrasound-Guided Technology as an Alternative to Opioid-Based Pain Management. - October 24, 2018 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
MITA Commends New Research Paper Demonstrating the Many Flaws of the Medical Device Tax
Pacific Research Institute Calls on Congress to Complete Unfinished Bipartisan Business and Repeal the Device Tax. - October 16, 2018 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
David Hart Joins the Image Owl Team as VP of Sales and Marketing
Image Owl is excited to welcome David Hart as its new VP of Sales and Marketing. David joins Image Owl with an incredible background and track-record in radiotherapy sales over the 20 years. He has been instrumental in several start-up organizations and has been successful in leading sales and... - October 16, 2018 - Image Owl, Inc.
HealthONE’s Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center Receives the 2018 Women’s Choice Award® as One of America’s Best Hospitals for Emergency Care
HealthONE’s Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center has been named one of America’s Best Hospitals for Emergency Care by the Women’s Choice Award®, America’s trusted referral source for the best in healthcare. - October 06, 2018 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
MITA Applauds Introduction of Senate Legislation to Cover CT Colonography for Medicare Beneficiaries, Calls for National Coverage Decision
Data show CT Colonography effective in identifying colorectal cancers in seniors and increasing screening in most-at-risk populations. - October 01, 2018 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
HealthONE's Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center Awarded Certificate of Distinction in the Management of Total Joint Hip and Knee Replacement from the Joint Commission
HealthONE’s Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center today announced that it has earned The Joint Commission’s Certificate of Distinction in the Management of Total Joint Hip and Knee Replacement. The Certificate of Distinction is a symbol of quality that reflects an... - September 25, 2018 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
Medical Device Manufacturer Blink Device Company Signs Distribution Agreement with KCPMED
KCPMED Appointed Exclusive South Korean Distributor for TwitchView™ Neuromuscular Monitor. - September 05, 2018 - Blink Device Company
MITA Congratulates Lisa Spellman, General-Secretary for DICOM, on Her Appointment to the USNC IEC Finance Committee
The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) – the leading organization and collective voice of medical imaging equipment manufacturers, innovators and developers – today congratulated Lisa Spellman on her appointment to serve on the Finance Committee of the United States... - August 15, 2018 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
Physicians at HCA/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center First to Use New Stroke Procedure
Doctors at Swedish Medical Center, a Level 1 Trauma Center located in Englewood, Colorado, Perform Stroke Procedure in Under 17 Minutes Using New Update to Penumbra System. - August 09, 2018 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
MITA Applauds House of Representatives for Voting to Permanently Repeal the Medical Device Tax
Repeal Expected to Deliver Immediate Benefits to the American Economy, Boost R&D Investments, and Increase Job Growth - July 25, 2018 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
MITA Urges Congress to Permanently Repeal the Medical Device Tax
Device Tax Costs U.S. Jobs and Slows the Pace of Innovation, Delaying Patient Access to the Next Generation of Life-Savings Technologies and Treatments - July 23, 2018 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
MITA Applauds New Research Showing Effectiveness of High Intensity Focused Ultrasound in Treating Prostate Cancer
Five-Year, multicenter study of UK cancer prostate patients reveals the clinical benefits and reduced side effects of HIFU - July 09, 2018 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
MITA Calls for Special Consideration for Medical Imaging Devices and Components Covered by China Tariffs
Timely and Robust Exemption Process Needed to Prevent $138 Million Loss - July 07, 2018 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
MITA Calls for Consistent Regulation of MedicalmDevice Servicing & Maintenance in Capitol Hill Briefing
Experts provided manufacturer, third-party servicer perspectives on medical device servicing and urged Congress to align standards on medical devices to ensure patient safety. - June 21, 2018 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center to Offer Unique, State-of-the-Art MRI Technology Suite
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center is pleased to offer the latest in MRI technology starting June 2018. The new General Electric Optima MR450w 1.5T with GEM Suite coil technology provides quiet technology, unique lighting including high resolution LED screens, a table surface designed to increase comfort, advanced imaging capabilities and wide-bore architecture to add space around patients who struggle with confined spaces. This suite is truly one-of-a-kind in Colorado. - June 01, 2018 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
MITA Applauds Lawmakers Efforts to Exempt Medical Devices from Tariffs
Representatives Paulsen, Peters lead bipartisan letter to Lighthizer with the support of 40 lawmakers. - May 31, 2018 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
$3.7M Research Grant Awarded to Artificial Intelligence Project for Medical Imaging
University of Waterloo’s Kimia receives $3.7M for its AI project for digital pathology. - May 16, 2018 - Kimia Lab, University of Waterloo
Oxipit’s Chest X-Ray Search Solution Selected as One of Top Innovations by SIIM
Oxipit’s ChestGlass has been selected as one of the top projects for the 2018 Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) Innovation Challenge. ChestGlass is the first-to-market chest X-ray search solution that allows to find radiologically similar images in a given database. - April 27, 2018 - Oxipit
OmniPACS and RemotePACS Have Merged to Deliver an Enhanced Customer Experience with New Technology and Innovation
OmniPACS and RemotePACS have merged. The original medical imaging cloud innovators have teamed up to combine their brands and operate as one organization. - April 18, 2018 - OmniPACS.com
Microvascular Therapeutics Receives $1.6M Grant from National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health
Microvascular Therapeutics (MVT), a Tucson based biotechnology company, announced that it has been awarded a $1.6M grant from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health. Jennifer Marshall, CFO of MVT, said, “This grant will enable us to develop a... - April 16, 2018 - MicroVascular Therapeutics LLC
Cyrus Diagnostic Imaging Now Offers Enhanced Patient Comfort and Power in MRI Exams
The accommodating features of the MAGNETOM Skyra, combined with 3 Tesla (T) magnet strength – the strongest clinically available– means that Cyrus Diagnostic Imaging patients can now enjoy a larger array of imaging options with high quality images. - April 11, 2018 - Cyrus Diagnostic Imaging
Unique Broadband Systems Ltd. Secures a Five-Year Production Contract
Mr. Santo Aguanno, UBS Business Development for Medical Devices & Scientific Instrumentation is proud to announce that the initial production release order for equipment relating to X-Ray inspection of cargo has begun. “UBS’s combination of research, development, technological... - April 03, 2018 - Unique Broadband Systems Ltd.
XECAN Integrates Palm, Facial Recognition and RFID Identification Devices to MOSAIQ via Its Software, Bringing Improvements to Delivery of Care
XECAN today announced its compatibility with Elekta’s MOSAIQ Patient Verification and Patient Queuing Modules to bring biometric/RFID workflow improvement solutions to Elekta’s MOSAIQ. Using smart ID technology, XECAN improves clinical workflow and patient satisfaction through the use... - April 03, 2018 - Xecan Smart Clinic
DICOM Medical Image Disc Publisher - DicomBurn 3.0 Released
DicomBurn 3.0 released with additional hardware supports for Epson Disc Producers for Medical CD/DVD printing. - March 22, 2018 - Nativate Systems
Perimeter Medical Imaging Appoints Suzanne Foster to Board of Directors
Perimeter Medical Imaging Inc., a developer of real time imaging systems for in-surgery tissue assessment, is pleased to announce that Suzanne Foster, former General Manager of Medtronic Transformative Solutions, will be joining Perimeter’s Board of Directors. Suzanne is a proven business... - March 21, 2018 - Perimeter Medical Imaging Inc