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SIIM Conference News
Spotlight: New SIIM Chair looks to further differentiate the society from radiology
While the newly appointed SIIM Chair Bradley Erickson, MD, was tremendously positive about the recent conference held in Seattle last week, he spoke of future intentions to further separate the Society of Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) from distinct radiological societies.
Integrated Modular showcases RIS for small, medium imaging centers
Integrated Modular Systems, a RIS and PACS systems integrator, showcased its imsiView.RIS, now available for small- to medium-size imaging centers and clinics, during the 2008 Society of Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) meeting in Seattle.
AFC introduces Deluxe Ergo Tier Cart
AFC Industries debuted its Deluxe Ergo Tier Cart, which combines a height-adjustable, single-tier workstation with a new, flexible flat panel monitor platform, during the 2008 Society of Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) annual meeting at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center in Seattle.
New Products
HealthPort launches new version of CCHIT-approved EMR
HealthPort has released version 9.0 of its ambulatory HealthPort EMR, which has also obtained 2007 certification from the Certification Commission for Healthcare Information Technology (CCHIT).
NEC unveils new 30-inch, 4MP display
NEC Display Solutions of America, a provider of commercial and residential LCD, plasma monitors and projectors, has released its 30-inch MultiSync MD304MC widescreen display, designed for the demanding needs of medical diagnostic professionals.
Richardson Electronics adds to its multi-modality display portfolio
Richardson Electronics has released its Image Systems high-bright color LCD 2-and 3-megapixel series for medical imaging.
Regulatory News
FDA clears Boston Scientific leads to treat heart failure
The FDA has approved Boston Scientific's Acuity Spiral left ventricular lead for use with cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators and cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemakers, both of which treat heart failure.
Partnerships & Alliances
GE, Orthocrat join forces to offer orthopedic templating
GE Healthcare-Dynamic Imaging Solutions has partnered with Orthocrat, a provider of orthopedic preoperative templating software, to introduce an integrated digital image management and surgical planning solution for orthopedic surgeons.
GE, Biosense Webster to develop interventional ultrasound for electrophysiology
GE Healthcare has expanded its strategic alliance with Biosense Webster, a Johnson & Johnson company, to develop real-time ultrasound imaging for use in electrophysiology procedures.
Del signs distribution agreement with Vision Imaging Partners
Del Global Technologies has signed a three-year agreement with Vision Imaging Partners to distribute Del's digital and general radiographic imaging equipment for the medical, chiropractic and veterinary markets.
Contracts & Installations
ACS expands Medicaid presence with $156M Tennessee contract
Affiliated Computer Services (ACS) has signed a $156 million, five-year contract with the state of Tennessee, expanding its Medicaid presence to include 14 states and the Washington, D.C.
ScImage nets three-year Broadlane PACS contract
ScImage, an enterprise imaging informatics company, has been awarded a three-year contract with Broadlane for its multi-department PACS for radiology, cardiology and other image-producing departments.
Minnesota children's hospital chooses Medicalis for CDS
Minnesota Children's Hospital has selected Medicalis, a provider of clinical decision support (CDS) solutions, to enhance and enable its diagnostic imaging ordering process.
Executive Announcements
NDS expands operations, appoints Murphy as president, CEO
NDS Surgical Imaging, a provider of digital technologies for surgical suites, has appointed John Murphy as president and CEO, and expanded operations internationally and in the United States to facilitate operations growth.
Fovia hires Sandy as VP of business development
Steve Sandy has joined Fovia, a provider of volume rendering technology, as vice president of business development.
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