Digital Transformation

This evolution of healthcare involves using technology to improve diagnosis, treatments, monitor patients, enhance hospital operations and culture, and bolster consumer-focused care. This includes virtual reality tools, wearable devices, workflow software, health apps and other digital health tools.

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Obama signs popular but protested bill on med device user fees

The Medical Device User Fee and Modernization Act (MDUFMA) is a go. Three weeks after the Senate and House produced a reconciled version of the bill, President Barack Obama signed it into law July 9 as part of the Food and Drug Safety and Innovation Act.

Philips, Therapeutic Monitoring Systems align on CDS pilot

Philips Healthcare and Therapeutic Monitoring Systems are collaborating to integrate clinical decision support (CDS) software, being developed by Ottawa-based Therapeutic Monitoring, into Philips' cardiopulmonary monitors.

Triad to provide radiopharma products for Novation

Novation, a U.S. group purchasing organization serving the healthcare industry, has awarded Triad Isotopes with a contract to become one of its radiopharmaceutical suppliers.

Radiology: Nanoparticles boost detection of MS lesions on MRI

Source: Radiology 2012;264:225-233MR imaging utilizing ultrasmall superparamagnetic iron oxide (USPIO) particles in combination with the current standard of a gadolinium-based contrast agent enabled detection of over 50 percent more multiple sclerosis (MS) lesions than imaging with gadolinium alone, according to research published in the July issue of Radiology.

HIMSS: Transferable skills valuable in health IT job search

For health IT hiring trends, Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) reported employers realize transferable (skills acquired in the past that can be used in present) and soft (like communication) skills are becoming important in the workforce.

Cardiac, vascular surgeries fuel increase in acute dialysis

The use of acute dialysis after surgery increased three-fold between 1995 and 2009 and occurred primarily after cardiac and vascular surgery, according to a study published June 25 in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. Almost half of those who received acute dialysis died within 90 days after surgery.

Study: Regulatory climate a primary determinant of med device makers market decisions

A new survey of stakeholders in the medical device industry confirms that regulatory requirements strongly sway manufacturers decisions around investments in, and development of, new products. Led by John H. Linehan, PhD, professor of biomedical engineering at Northwestern University in Chicago, the study suggests that, in the U.S., the FDA is unnecessarily hindering innovation.

RBMA names new board members, officers

The Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA) has announced its 2012-2013 board members and officers.

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