Amicas, a provider of image and information management solutions, has reported a large jump in revenue, despite sliding net income in its unaudited financial results for its fiscal 2009 second quarter, which ended June 30.
Many hospitals are considering new vendor-neutral solutions for archiving and accessing medical images to avoid being locked into closed, proprietary software, according to a report from market research firm KLAS.
Chris E. Perkins has been named Eclipsys' executive vice president (EVP) and chief financial officer (CFO), effective immediately. He will report to Phil Pead, Eclipsys' CEO and president.
RIS/PACS developer DR Systems has hired Ryan Yamatani as vice president of sales and marketing, and John Conklin as the director of cardiology programs.
Acacia Research's subsidiary, Hospital Systems, has agreed to license its PACS technology patents to Amicas.
Amicas has reported lower revenues and increased losses in unaudited financial results for its fiscal 2009 first quarter that ended March 31.
Friday, April 03 2009
Amicas, a provider of radiology and medical image and information management solutions, has completed its acquisition of Emageon—which settled a shareholder class action lawsuit in order to finalize the merger.
A complete, truly integrated cardiovascular information system (CVIS) does not exist today, based on the opinion of most healthcare providers, according to a new report by healthcare market research firm KLAS.
Monday, February 23 2009
Amicas, a provider of medical image and information management solutions, has entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire healthcare IT developer Emageon.
The disintegration of the merger between Emageon and Health Systems Solutions (HSS) last week could be tied to investment fraud charges brought against a Texas-based international financing company that was expected to back HHS in the deal.
Healthcare IT developer Emageon has terminated its amended merger agreement with the New York City-based Health Systems Solutions (HSS), due to the latter's failure to receive all necessary financing on or before a designated closing date of Feb. 11.
Emageon, a developer of enterprise medical IT systems for hospitals and healthcare networks, reported that it has been informed by Health Systems Solutions (HSS) that it does not expect that Stanford International Bank will provide the funding necessary to consummate the parties' planned merger transaction.
Emageon, a provider of enterprise medical information technology systems for hospitals and healthcare networks, has been awarded a five-year HeartSuite Vericis cardiology contract with MultiCare Health System, a healthcare organization made up of four hospitals in the Greater Tacoma, Washington area.
Health Systems Solutions (HSS) and Emageon have agreed to extend the closing date for their pending merger to Feb. 11.
Emageon has formally demanded a closing of its pending merger with Health Systems Solutions (HSS) by today, Dec. 23.
Emageon featured its new Outside Study Gateway (OSG) at the 2008 RSNA meeting in Chicago earlier this month.
Emageon said its stockholders have voted to approve its proposed merger with Health Systems Solutions (HHS) at a special meeting of stockholders held at Emageon’s offices.
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Medical imaging overutilization--a growing concern in the U.S.--exposes patients to unnecessary radiation, while also adding to rising healthcare costs, according to a study published online Aug. 24 in Radiology. In an interview, William R. Hendee, PhD, lead author, reviewed various methods by which medical imaging could be curtailed.
Dedicated contrast-enhanced (CE) breast CT delivered significantly improved conspicuity of malignant breast lesions, including ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), compared with unenhanced breast CT and mammography, according to a study published in the September issue of Radiology.
CT, ultrasound and MRI have helped shift biopsy techniques away from more invasive approaches toward image-guided percutaneous techniques, according to a study published in the September issue of Radiology. The trend toward less-invasive approaches translates into enhanced safety and efficiency and could lead to more interaction between patients and radiologists.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) EHR incentive payments are not considered reimbursement for money expended on EHR technology, but are intended to offset the cost associated with adoption and ongoing meaningful use, according to CMS during an Aug. 12 webinar.
Funding incentives for EHR use is the main goal of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) meaningful use initiative, and there are incentive programs for both hospitals and eligible professionals, according to Elizabeth Holland, health insurance specialist at the Department of Health and Human Services, who spoke during a CMS-sponsored webinar Aug. 8.
Stage 1 requirements for meaningful use incentives aim to strike a balance between the overall goal of EHR use and widespread adoption, while avoiding added work, said Jonathan Teich, MD, PhD, chief medical informatics officer at Elsevier Health Services, during a HIMSS webinar titled “Meaningful Use: Safety and Quality of Care.”
