X-ray

Medical X-rays have mostly converted from film, to computed radiography (CR) that used individual plates to record each X-ray digitally that then had to be uploaded into a PACS, to what is the standard-of-care today with digital radiography (DR). DR X-ray which allows immediate digital transfer of images into a PACS for immediate review. X-rays are used to diagnose fractures, bone abnormalities, lung pathologies and tumors, as well as monitor pediatric growth, plan for surgery and treat oncology patients during radiation therapy. More detailed anatomical imaging, especially soft tissue imaging, is usually sent for advanced imaging with CT or MRI. X-ray, especially mobile DR systems, are a primary use case for artificial intelligence (AI) integration. 

FUJIFILM Introduces New Advances in Digital X-Ray Detectors and Digital Radiography Solutions at AHRA

FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc., a leading provider of diagnostic imaging products and medical informatics solutions, will highlight new digital radiography solutions designed to meet the business needs of radiology professionals at the American Healthcare Radiology Administrators annual meeting held July 19 - 22 at The Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.

MITA and Image Gently release joint position paper on interventional x-ray equipment for pediatric patients

Washington, D.C. – The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) and Image Gently today released a joint position paper for manufacturers of interventional X-ray technologies to improve the design of future equipment and imaging protocols for the safety of pediatric patients.

Agfa HealthCare launches Retrofit solution to upgrade existing GE AMX Mobile X-Ray systems to digital in North America

(AHRA 2014, Booth #501) Agfa HealthCare announced today the North American launch of its DX-D Mobile Retrofit solution that will allow hospitals an easy and affordable way to upgrade existing GE AMX 4 and 4 plus mobile X-Ray systems to direct radiography (DR).

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Prior to the final proposal’s release, the American College of Radiology reached out to CMS to offer its recommendations on payment rates for five out of the six the new codes.

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