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Technology Receives Modular EHR Certification

INFINITT North America, a provider of image and information management solutions for healthcare, yesterday announced that its INFINITT G3 RIS/PACS system has been tested and certified as meeting the Modular EHR requirements for ambulatory settings, in accordance with ONC-ATCB certification criteria. Certification by an ATCB (Authorized Testing and

HHS: Few Uninsured Patients Can Afford Hospital Bills

Few families without health insurance have the financial assets to pay potential hospital bills, reveals a new report released today by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). On average, the report says, uninsured families can only afford to pay in full for approximately 12% of hospital stays they may experience--bills that account

SWI Serves As Powerful Tool For Characterizing Infarctions

Susceptibility-weighted imaging (SWI) is a powerful tool for characterizing infarctions in patients earlier and directing more prompt treatment, according to a study presented last week at the annual meeting of the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) in Chicago.

LCD Display Garners FDA Clearance

Ampronix Incorporated last week announced that its Modalixx G202MP autosync modality LCD display has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

AMA President Urges Medicare Physician Payment Reform

American Medical Association (AMA) President Cecil B. Wilson, MD yesterday testified before the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee, urging Congressional leaders to reform the “deeply flawed” Medicare physician payment formula. Also known as the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR), the will trigger a drastic physician payment cut of nearly 30%

Healthcare Institutions Embracing Transcription Services

Transcription services remain in high demand among U.S. healthcare institutions, according to the results of a study conducted by CapSite.

FUJIFILM Unveils Pediatric Wraps

FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A. has announced the availability of pediatric wraps for its FCR Go 2 portable digital x-ray system. Intended to lessen anxiety among young patients undergoing x-ray exams, the wraps come in four different motifs—bear, baby bear, sea, and jungle.

Report Questions Clinical Advantages Of Stereotactic Radiation Therapy

Despite the widespread use of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for treating tumors in the body, its theoretical advantages have yet to be confirmed clinically, reveals a report that appeared yesterday in the online edition of Annals of Internal Medicine.

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