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MediNotes Purchase Completed by Eclipsys

Eclipsys Corporation announced that the acquisition (pdf) of MediNotes was finalized. MediNotes is now a wholly owned subsidiary of the company, expanding the portfolio of tools to support the healthcare system. more...

October 8, 2008 Related topics: Mergers & Acquisitions

U.S. Organ Donations Fail to Meet Need

The American Medical News (AMN) recently posted an article detailing the dire situation within the United States transplantation system. Just over one year ago, almost 100,000 people were on list to receive organ transplant. Many of those individuals die while waiting for an organ. The current procurement system is simply unable to keep up with the significant need. more...

October 7, 2008 Related topics: Ethics & Scandals, People

AMIA Announces New Leadership

The American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer and president, Edward...

Abbott Spine Purchased by Zimmer

Abbott is selling the company’s Spine business to Zimmer Holdings, as detailed in a press release issued by...

Hospitalization Rates for Osteoarthritis Increase

According to data recently published by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), the number of hospitalizations...

Revolution and Waterfront Plan to Merge

A new collaboration for the online world of healthcare was announced with the completion of a merger agreement...

Amalga Wins More Contracts

Microsoft Corporation’s Amalga system has been implemented at two more institutions, Seattle Children’s Hospital and the University of...

GE Statement Business Acquired

The patient statement business for GE Healthcare Information Technology was purchased by Emdeon, according to a press release...

Medtronic to Acquire CryoCath

Quebec-based CryoCath announced completion of a merger agreement with Medtronic whereby the Canadian company will be purchased. A...

Essentris Wins Contract with Tenet

The Essentris Perinatal system of CliniComp Internationl will be deployed at a number of Tenet hospitals (pdf) in...

Durability of Endologix AAA System Published

Data describing the long-term outcomes and durability of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair completed with the Powerlink System...

Siemens Nets Four Contracts with Brigham

Four new Siemens CT systems will be installed at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, which was reported...