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X-Ray Maintenance System Introduced

A new x-ray system from Fluke Biomedical was launched, the TNT 12000 X-Ray Test Device. The system supports calibration, maintenance, and quality assurance for x-ray systems, as described in a news release from the company. more...

July 3, 2008 Related topics: Product Launches, Imaging, Radiology, Standardization, IT & software

Geisinger Ordering Process Acknowledged

The Geisinger Supply Chain Services system was acknowledged by Healthcare Purchasing News as the premier materials management department of the year. In addition, the organization received an award from the Premier healthcare alliance for Supply Chain Innovation. more...

June 30, 2008 Related topics: Supplies, Supply chain/SCM, Standardization, Policies & Procedures, Cost savings, Materials Management

Product and Organizational Identifier Standards Recommended

The Healthcare Supply Chain Standards Coalition has endorsed standardization (pdf) of both product and organizational identifiers from GS1....

Best Practice for Selecting RFID Tracking Systems Detailed

A forthcoming article in the Journal of Clinical Engineering details a best practice model for choosing a radiofrequency...

Choosing Tubing Connectors

Medical Design Technology Online posted an article that provides advice and guidance about choosing appropriate fluid connectors. This...

GS1 Data Standards Endorsed

The Strategic Marketplace Initiative (SMI) announced its endorsement for the new GS1 data standards. Moreover, the organization is...

NIST Approves Positive Identification Standards

The American National Standards Institute adopted the Positive Identification for Patient Safety, Part I, Medication Delivery Standards (pdf)....

Data Standards Site Launched by AHRMM

The Association for Healthcare Resource and Materials Management (AHRMM) recently launched a new website to support the development...

IT Tracking System Launched by RF Code

A new tracking system to keep pace of the information technology assets within a system was launched by...

Force Testing Ensures High Quality Tubing

A recent report in Medical Link described one of the critical components to ensure the functionality and consistent...

Cleansing Liquid Hazards to Electronic Equipment Issued

A public health notification was issued jointly by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),...

ASHE Organizations Doles Out Awards for Energy Efficiency

The American Hospital Association’s member organization the American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) announced winners of their awards...

Radiofrequency ICD and CRT from St. Jude Medical Employ Wireless

Two new devices for cardiology applications from St. Jude Medical, Incorporated received FDA marketing approval, both of which...

Electronic Records Cost Recouped Over Time

The current issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons includes an article from a University...

WellPoint to Acquire American Imaging Management

WellPoint Incorporated, a health insurance company, plans to acquire American Imaging Management. The deal entails a $300 million...

Resource Comparison Ready for Use

The Government Accounting Office announced that comparison studies which evaluate resource utilization by physicians could be ready for...

NIST Reviews RFID Safety

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) published a new report: Guidelines for Security Radio Frequency Identification...

Ancillary Care Accredited by EHNAC

The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC) certified Ancillary Care Management, Inc. (ACM). The accreditation is for electronic...

ePrescribe Florida Initiative Launches

Key stakeholders in Florida joined together to encourage statewide adoption of eprescribing. Participants include health insurers, state healthcare...

Insurers Re-evaluate Reimbursement for Angioplasty

Findings from the COURAGE trial, shared last week at the American College of Cardiology Conference and published in...

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