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September 28, 2016

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Joel Dudley Internationally recognized precision medicine investigator appointed to launch and lead the Institute for Next Generation Healthcare at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Dr. Michael Steinmetz Former co-director of the Center for Spine Health in the Neurological Institute at Cleveland Clinic is named Chairman of Neurosurgery

Jennifer Nuckles Former Zynga executive joins Doctor on Demand as new chief marketing officer

Diego Chiarandini HR veteran joins Winthrop-University Hospital as assistant vice president of human resources

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1) Researchers work to develop first total-body PET scanner: WMIC 16 Conducting a total body scan in a matter of seconds

2) Hospitals can save millions of dollars with MES contracts Long term contracts with OEMs offer big advantages to facilities ready to commit

3) Refurbished market forecast to hit $12 billion by 2021 OEMs spur growth with ramped-up global refurb efforts

4) CMS proposes 'drastic' cuts to LDCT lung cancer screening reimbursement Advocacy groups slam rule saying it will take toll in lives lost

5) My report on the⁠ IAMERS European Meeting The Jacobus Report

6) Toshiba Medical acquires Irish partner Medical Imaging UK clients will have increased access to 'growing fleet of relocatable MR and CT scanners'

7) Zika imaging study finds brain abnormalities beyond microcephaly CT, MR and ultrasound reveal more about mosquito-transmitted infection

8) X-rays may no longer remain as only modality to image bones 3-D bone chemical imaging could revolutionize preventative orthopedic medicine

9) Doctors are leaving private practice to work for hospitals Radiologists reflect trend with a 40 percent increase in hospital employment

10) Philips and Qualcomm partner for better care beyond the hospital Advancing connectivity and home device data security for lower care costs

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NSF awards grant to develop MR-guided robotic biopsies

Guidabot designed for real-time imaging of minimally invasive neurological interventions

Boston Scientific to acquire EndoChoice for $210 million
Expanding endoscopy presence as pacemakers and implanted defibrillator sales slow

P-Cure showcases seated position imaging solution for proton therapy at ASTRO
Could be beneficial for treating upper body indications

SBRT studies show positive results for lung cancer in elderly and prostate cancer
New research unveiled at ASTRO

New radiation therapy techniques boost early stage lung cancer survival rates: ASTRO

The ASTRO new product showcase
A few products and companies that will be featured at this year's premiere oncology meeting

Stereotactic radiosurgery vs. whole brain radiation therapy: study compares outcomes at ASTRO

Study finds 1.5-T MR exams are safe for patients with implanted cardiac devices
Findings may help patients with implants gain coverage for scans

PET agent, flurpiridaz F 18, shows promise over SPECT for cardiac imaging
May become diagnostic imaging of choice for CAD

Avera Health discusses growing success of telehealth
Coming to grips with a new tool and its place in the care spectrum

UPS experiments with drone delivery of medical supplies
New FAA rules will make it easier to commercialize drone usage

GE and Trice Imaging partner for cloud-based ultrasound
Tricefy is now available with GE's Voluson E series and ViewPoint 6 software

Researchers crunch numbers on ACO's impact on radiology
Payment models impact cost, quality, utilization, and technological investment

Faster technology, stricter regulations are taking CT to the next level
A run down on the trends and breakthroughs shaping CT

Telemedicine a boon to remote Alaska health care delivery
Iliuliuk Family and Health Services is no longer completely on its own

Multi-department PACS: a redundancy-killing component of value-based care
Bundled payments don't pay for retests due to lack of access to the original

Is telemedicine the key to curbing rural hospital graveyard shift expenses?
One videoconferencing 'robot on wheels' is saving hospitals 40 percent

Voices

Q&A with Dr. David Beyer, president and incoming chair of ASTRO
Discussing the evolving world of radiation oncology and what to expect at this year's meeting

The future of dose optimization in imaging
Patrick Hope, executive director of MITA discusses a global effort to mitigate radiation exposure while improving image quality

My report on the⁠ IAMERS European Meeting
The Jacobus Report

Press Room

Radiation boost reduces local tumor recurrence for DCIS patients following WBRT: ASTRO
September 27, 2016

Siemens Healthineers introduces Somatom Confidence RT Pro CT Scanner for radiation therapy at ASTRO
September 27, 2016

HIFU Prostate Services expands network into Raleigh, NC
September 27, 2016

ASTRO highlights positive outcomes for prostate cancer using Accuray's CyberKnife
September 27, 2016

ProNova proton therapy facility coming to Hamlin medical campus in southwest Orange County, Florida
September 27, 2016

UCLA will participate in NSF-funded science and technology imaging center
September 27, 2016

Elekta user meeting presentations highlight MOSAIQ’s advanced workflow and analytics
September 27, 2016

AMA survey sheds light on physician expectations for integrating health tech into clinical practice
September 27, 2016

Augminex announces positive SpaceOAR clinical trial results at three years after treatment
September 27, 2016

Konica Minolta to exhibit diagnostic imaging portfolio and live ultrasound at UCAOA
September 27, 2016

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