January 12, 2011 — RadNet Inc., a provider of diagnostic imaging services with a network of 200 fully-owned and operated outpatient imaging centers, has acquired imaging centers in Brooklyn and Orchard Park, N.Y., from Presgar Imaging and affiliated entities for cash consideration of $2.2 million, plus the assumption of approximately $700,000 of debt.

January 11, 2011 – A new teleradiology tracking and management application that enhances visibility in the exam process and improves productivity has been launched. NightWatch, from NightShift Radiology, is a Web-based technology that enables authorized users to efficiently monitor real-time status of exams through final report delivery.

January 4, 2010 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released an update of what medical devices it expects to be developed and brought to market within the next 10 years.

January 4, 2011 - The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) has issued a final rule to establish the permanent certification program for health information technology.

January 3, 2011 - GE Healthcare is expanding InSite OnWatch capabilities for MRI systems.

January 3, 2011 — iCAD Inc., a provider of advanced image analysis and workflow solutions for the early identification of cancer, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Xoft Inc., developer of the Axxent eBx electronic brachytherapy system.

January 3, 2011 — Calypso Medical Technologies Inc., a developer of real-time localization technology used for the precise tracking of tumors, and Elekta, a manufacturer of medical devices and software for treating cancer, announced a master development agreement to jointly develop products integrating the Calypso System with Elekta’s radiotherapy treatment technologies.