GE Healthcare announced its new GE Health Cloud, four new radiology apps related to the cloud, and other new technologies this week at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 2015 annual meeting in Chicago. 

MRI scans can now be turned into 3D CAD models, according to a recent article posted by the 3D printing website 3DPrint.com. Those models can then be printed on a 3D printer. Writer Michelle Matisons typed up a summary of the breakthrough on Nov. 28.

Siemens Healthcare announced this week that it has received FDA clearance for its Multitom Rax x-ray system, which allows numerous imaging exams to be performed in one room, with the same equipment. 

Konica Minolta, a market leader in medical diagnostic Primary Imaging Solutions, introduces Version 2.0 of its best-in-class hand carry ultrasound system, SONIMAGE HS1, at the 2015 Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Booth #2729. Version 2.0 combines features of the first generation SONIMAGE HS1, with new enhancements to image quality, ease-of-use and wireless connectivity to provide a more streamlined approach for radiologists treating at the point-of-care.

RSNA’s annual meeting in Chicago is a great place to catch up on news from the biggest names in the imaging industry.

Merge Healthcare and AIM Specialty Health announced this week that they will partner to streamline the prior authorization process providers encounter when obtaining imaging studies.  The collaboration will allow providers to access AIM Specialty Health’s radiology benefits management programs from within Merge’s iConnect Network Services technology. 

Ikonopedia announced this week that its suite of breast imaging software is scheduled to be fully implemented by Charlotte Radiology.

Merge Healthcare and eviCore Healthcare announced this week that they will partner to streamline the prior authorization process for imaging studies through use of Merge’s iConnect Network Services technology.