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Fujifilm Medical Systems


KLAS: RIS gains ground through interoperability, functionality

Industry News | Monday, August 23 2010
While RIS purchases traditionally have taken a back seat to EMR and PACS decisions, new products entering the RIS market and vendors expanding their EMR and PACS client bases with integrated technologies suggest that RIS are taking a renewed priority in purchasing decisions and being included in discussions surrounding meaningful use’s electronic information exchange requirements, according to a report from market research firm KLAS.
 

FDA clears Fujfilm's flat-panel cassette dector

Regulatory News | Tuesday, July 20 2010
The FDA has issued 510(k) clearance to Fujifilm Medical Systems for its FDR D-EVO, a flat-panel cassette detector.
 

Sanofi, Metabolex ink diabetes drug deal worth up to $375M

Partnerships & Alliances | Sunday, June 27 2010
Metabolex and Sanofi-Aventis have entered into a global license and development agreement for the research, development, manufacture and commercialization of small molecules that modulate the G-protein coupled receptor 119, a receptor in the gut and pancreas that interacts with bioactive lipids to stimulate glucose-dependent incretin and insulin secretion.
 

KLAS: Toshiba stands out on annual medical equipment rankings

Industry News | Monday, June 14 2010
Written by Gina Narcisi
According to the 2010 Top 20 Medical Equipment Best in KLAS Awards, Toshiba America Medical Systems continues to stand out in terms of service and support for its customers, holding on to its number one medical equipment vendor ranking for the third consecutive year and holding the ranking in five different categories, Ben Brown, general manager of medical equipment and imaging informatics at KLAS, said in an interview.
 

Mikron, Fujifilm ink mammo distribution deal

Partnerships & Alliances | Friday, June 11 2010
Medical imaging systems distributor Mikron Digital Imaging-Midwest has signed a partnership with Fujifilm Medical Systems for the distribution of its line of Aspire digital mammography equipment and services.
 

Fujitani takes helm of Fujifilm Medical Systems

Executive Announcements | Monday, May 03 2010
Naorhiro Fujitani has become the new president and CEO of Fujifilm Medical Systems, U.S.A., effective April 1.
 

Two Chicago rads win 2010 ARRS education grants

Industry News | Wednesday, April 28 2010
Diagnostic imaging and medical IT manufacturer Fujifilm Medical Systems has announced the recipients of the 2010 American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) educational grants.
 

Fujifilm extends CR promotion to Premier members

New Products | Thursday, April 15 2010
Fujifilm Medical Systems is offering updated purchasing incentives on its line of Fujifilm Computed Radiography (FCR) products to members of the Premier alliance, a healthcare group purchasing organization.
 

Pairing CR & DR to Improve Care

Features | Wednesday, March 24 2010
Written by C.P. Kaiser
The technological advancements of computed radiography and digital radiography have kept them relevant and key to timely, high-quality patient care. It’s not an either-or proposition, hospitals must find a way to use them both complementarily to harness the strengths of each to improve patient care.
 

ACC: Fujifilm highlights Synapse 3D advanced viz software

Conference News | Wednesday, March 17 2010
Fujifilm Medical Systems showcased a 3D advanced visualization package called Synapse 3D for integration into its Synapse cardiovascular informatics portfolio, at the 59th annual American College of Cardiology (ACC) Scientific Session in Atlanta this week.
 

FujiFilm releases portable flat panel DR solution

New Products | Friday, March 12 2010
FujiFilm Medical Systems USA introduced its flat panel DR cassette, the FDR D-EVO, at the 2010 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) annual meeting.
 

FujiFilm inks three-year contract with Tennessee purchasing group

Contracts & Installations | Thursday, March 11 2010
Brentwood, Tenn.-based HealthTrust Purchasing Group, LP has inked a three-year contract with FujiFilm Medical Systems USA for its line of Fuji CR (FCR) products, effective April 2010 through March 2013.
 

KLAS: Wireless DR is here to stay

Top Stories | Wednesday, February 24 2010
Digital x-ray detectors are finally untethered and, in some cases, surprisingly easy to implement, according to a report issued today from healthcare market research firm KLAS.
 

Stamford Hospital, Fujifilm donate portable digital x-ray to Haitian hospital

Industry News | Sunday, February 07 2010
Through a partnership of Stamford Hospital in Stamford, Conn., Fujifilm Medical Systems and AmeriCares, a portable digital x-ray system is being donated to the Haitian relief effort and will be sent to a hospital where currently x-ray capabilities are not possible.
 

Fujifilm’s new DR system cleared by FDA

Regulatory News | Thursday, January 28 2010
Fujifilm Medical Systems has reported that its Digital Radiography (DR) AcSelerate system has been cleared by the FDA and will now be made available for sale in the U.S.
 

Fujifilm sponsors ARRA grants for radiology residents

Industry News | Thursday, January 28 2010
Fujifilm Medical Systems will fund educational travel grants to send two radiology residents or fellows to the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) Annual Meeting in San Diego this May. Valued at $2,500 each, the grants provide funding for the complete registration and all courses, as well as lodging and travel for the meeting.
 

Fujifilm undergoes exec shakeup

Executive Announcements | Wednesday, January 13 2010
Fujifilm Medical Systems has announced a series of changes to its executive team.
 

Fujifilm's portable x-ray system tackles two college ball games

Contracts & Installations | Tuesday, December 22 2009
The FCR Go portable digital x-ray system from Stamford, Conn.-based Fujifilm Medical Systems has been selected as the official portable digital x-ray system of the Bowl Championship Series 2010 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, as well as the 2009 Insight Bowl college football games.
 

RSNA: Fujifilm offers a host of solutions for the future of women’s healthcare

Conference News | Thursday, December 17 2009
Fujifilm Medical Systems brought multiple new offerings for both women’s healthcare solutions, as well as its premium solutions to this year’s Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual conference in Chicago earlier this month.
 

Raytheon to license digital mammo technology to Fujifilm

Partnerships & Alliances | Thursday, December 03 2009
Research and development organization Raytheon BBN Technologies has licensed its stereo digital mammography technology to Fujifilm Medical Systems.
 
Web Exclusives

Feature: U.S. needs national strategy to curb imaging overutilization

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.

Radiology: Prelim study shows CE breast CT outperforms CT, mammo

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.

Radiology: Rad role may evolve as image-guided biopsies trend up

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.

CMS Webinar: Incentive payments to offset EHR adoption, not reimburse

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.

CMS webinar: Eligible professionals can expect EHR incentives in 2011

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.

Webinar: Stage 1 of meaningful use is for quality reporting acclimation

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.”

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