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Pacsgear will feature its PACS 2.0 enterprise imaging connectivity solutions at HIMSS 2012. PACS 2.0 is an expanded strategy that combines images from all departments with electronic health records (EHRs). Pacsgear is introducing two new enterprise imaging products: MDR Video 7.0, a digital video capture product, and the Pacsgear Media Server, an integrated platform for capturing, viewing and sharing medical images and results across the enterprise and connecting them to picture archiving and communication system (PACS)/EHR.

Time February 17, 2012
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Merge will showcase a full slate of its IT products at HIMSS 2012, including several for interoperability, radiology and cardiology.

Time February 17, 2012
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GNAX DOES VNA provides a flexible picture archiving and communication system (PACS) Vendor Neutral Archive (VNA) that combines the cost benefits of a low-cost cloud storage solution with the security of a permanent PACS archive. The VNA normalizes all medical images, regardless of PACS system, and makes them accessible from any viewer, through the electronic health record ( EHR) or via the Web.

Time February 17, 2012
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Centricity Radiology Mobile Access 2.0 enables radiologists to use their iPad and iPhone devices to remotely diagnose computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) exams on an iPad or iPhone when not in proximity to a picture archiving and communication system (PACS) workstation. It is the industry’s only mobile product with clearance for primary diagnosis that accesses images and reports from Centricity PACS. This new mode of access removes a sizable productivity barrier for an increasingly mobile field.

Time February 17, 2012
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Attendees at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMMS) annual conference and exhibition will be among the first to see the latest additions to Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A. Inc.’s Synapse family of medical informatics solutions.

Time February 17, 2012
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The Elekta Mosaiq oncology information system (OIS) improves radiation and medical oncology workflow and captures all patient information from diagnosis and treatment through followup. Elekta’s commitment to interface standards and vendor-neutral connectivity allows integration between Mosaiq and any enterprise health information system (HIS) or advanced treatment device, while facilitating patient safety and enabling robust access to data.

Time February 17, 2012
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A new clinical review monitor, the RadiForce MX270W from Eizo Nanao, features a 27-inch screen and incorporates an LED (light-emitting diode) backlight as well as IPS LCD panel with a native resolution of 2,560 x 1,440 (16:9 aspect ratio). It is suitable for displaying multiple imaging applications or multiple windows to improve the work efficiency of physicians and radiologists. It is the first monitor in the MX Series to include an integrated front sensor for scheduling of remote calibrations.

Time February 16, 2012
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February 16, 2012 — In an effort to reduce the inappropriate use of medical imaging and improve quality of care, a large, tertiary-care hospital has successfully implemented a computerized physician order entry (CPOE) system with clinical decision support for radiology, according to a study in the February issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology. Significant increases in meaningful use (for electronically created studies, from 0.4 percent to 61.9 percent; for electronically signed studies, from 0.4 percent to 92.2 percent) and the adoption of CPOE (from 0.5 percent to 94.6 percent) were observed.

Time February 16, 2012
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February 16, 2012 — Siemens Healthcare announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently cleared the features associated with the new Biograph mCT positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) scanner.

Time February 16, 2012
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February 16, 2012 — Konica Minolta announced that the Aero DR Wireless 17-x 17-inch flat panel detector (FPD) has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance. It is the world’s first, wireless 17-x17-inch FPD weighing only 7.92 pounds.

Time February 16, 2012
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February 16, 2012 — A partnership between the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) and GE Healthcare used technological innovations in the field to bring cardiovascular ultrasound to an underserved population in rural India.

Time February 16, 2012
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February 16, 2012 — Viztek, the digital imaging solution provider, announced the launch of the ViZion DR Rad Room Straight Arm. The DR solution, exclusively sold from Viztek is ideal for various settings that require a low cost and space-saving solution; the ViZion DR Straight Arm offers superior image quality, available picture archiving and communications system (PACS) integration, and access to Viztek's front-end software.

Time February 16, 2012
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Etiam, the medical image connectivity company, introduce Etiam-Connect, a unique turnkey system for communicating and managing images beyond the enterprise, whether in hard copy, CD or electronic format, at the HIMSS12 conference.

Time February 16, 2012
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Eastman Kodak was slain by its own sword. But it was pride that drove the blade, fueled by the mistaken belief that it could single-handedly hold back digital technology. Radiology may be facing the same kind of dilemma.

Time February 16, 2012
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February 16, 2012 — DR Systems, the 2011 KLAS No. 1 overall ranked picture archive and communications system (PACS) vendor, announced that its cloud-based e|HR Meaningful Use for Medical Imaging solution has received certification as a complete ambulatory electronic health record (EHR) from InfoGard, an authorized testing and certification body of the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC-ATCB).

Time February 16, 2012
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February 16, 2012 — Siemens Healthcare received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for syngo Aortic ValveGuide, an integrated image processing software that helps cardiologists and cardiac surgeons prepare and perform transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).

Time February 16, 2012
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February 16, 2012 — Mach 7 Technologies (M7T) will demonstrate the enhanced capabilities of the latest version of Keystone Suite, an enterprise clinical imaging platform making its first introduction at the 2012 Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) annual conference, booth #1276.

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February 16, 2012 — Acknowledging the importance of dedicated information management systems for radiation and medical oncology practices, Elekta will demonstrate the most recent version of its Mosaiq oncology information system (OIS) at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society's 2012 conference (HIMSS12), Feb. 20-24, in Las Vegas, Nev.

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February 16, 2012 — Philips Healthcare announced it is teaming up with eHealth Global Technologies Inc. (eHGT), a company that uses pioneering information technology to retrieve medical records and images and securely deliver them electronically to healthcare providers.

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February 16, 2012 — Florent Saint-Clair, general manager of eMix, will lead an On-Demand Education Session at Virtual HIMSS12 titled "Cloud-Based Medical Data Exchange: What We've Learned So Far."

Time February 16, 2012
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