Industry News

CMS requests comments for reconsideration of PET coverage
The reconsideration of the PET National Coverage Decision (NCD) by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is now open for public comment.

X-ray films, chemicals, processors market to reach $5.9B by 2010
Despite the growing popularity of digital technologies, x-ray films continue to record growth derived from traditional use in general radiography and mammography applications; and the overall market for x-ray films, chemicals and processors is projected to reach $5.9 billion by 2010, according a report from Global Industry Analysts.

More healthcare IT professionals needed for health IT adoption
As the healthcare system in the United States moves toward wider IT adoption, approximately 40,000 additional health IT professionals will be needed, according to a study presented to the House Steering Committee on Telehealth and Healthcare Informatics.

Clinical Studies

MDCT makes ultrasound unnecessary when testing for pulmonary embolism
The strategy combining D-dimer measurement and multi-detector CT (MDCT) is as safe as the strategy using D-dimer followed by venous compression ultrasonography of the leg and MDCT for exclusion of pulmonary embolism, according to a randomized controlled trial published in the April 19 issue of the Lancet.

Regulatory News

CMS applies for 510(k) clearance radiation treatment planning software
CMS, an Elekta company and a radiation treatment planning company, has completed internal and external validation testing for its new Atlas-Based Autosegmentation software solution, and has applied to the FDA for 510(k) clearance to distribute the product in the U.S. market.

Partnerships & Alliances

eHealth Global, HKS team to connect transplant patient records
eHealth Global Technologies and HKS Medical Information Systems, a developer of the Organ Transplant Tracking Record EHR and workflow management system, have entered into an agreement to offer an integrated solution that streamlines medical record management for transplant departments.

InSite One, Avreo extend reseller relationship
InSite One and Avreo have extended their reseller relationship, whereby Avreo resells InSite One's archive and disaster recovery services in support of its RIS/PACS solutions.

Contracts & Installations

iCRco installs CR at California Department of Public Health
iCRco has installed its digital CR unit at JEM Educational Services in Corona, Calif., and JEM Educational Services has been approved by the California Department of Public Health, Radiologic Health Branch to offer the 20-hour curriculum necessary to operate the equipment.

Financial News

GE raises $8.5B in company bond sale
General Electric has sold $8.5 billion of its bonds, splitting the sale between $2.5 billion of five-year notes and $4 billion of 10-year notes. GE also sold $2 billion in a reopening of 30-year bonds.

Nasdaq sends CardioDynamics a noncompliance letter
CardioDynamics International, a provider of impedance cardiography technology, has received a Nasdaq staff deficiency letter April 15, from the Listing Qualifications Department indicating that its common stock continues not to meet the $1 minimum bid requirement set forth in Marketplace Rule.

VisEn lands $5M in venture capital financing round
VisEn Medical, a medical imaging technology company, has closed a $5 million tranche of Series B financing.

Executive Announcements

Digisonics taps Simmons, Devlin for exec team
Digisonics, a provider of image management and reporting systems for cardiology, OB/GYN and radiology, has appointed Donna Simmons as director of business development and James Devlin as vice president of sales and marketing.

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