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HospitalBuyer Undergoing Surgery

For the next few weeks, we're going to rethink our coverage and rebuild the site. And we'd like your input. We plan to add features, expand coverage and build new products to help buyers and sellers navigate the healthcare supply chain. But we want to make sure we add things that are of value to you, our readers. more...

October 28, 2008 Related topics: Materials Management

CT Scans Alter ER Decision-Making About Appendicitis

Data collected from CT scanning of the abdomen and pelvis can alter decision-making by clinicians regarding those patients who are suspected of having appendicitis. A research study evaluating such was recently published in the American Journal of Roentgenology. more...

October 8, 2008 Related topics: Diagnostic, Surgery, Emergency

MediNotes Purchase Completed by Eclipsys

Eclipsys Corporation announced that the acquisition (pdf) of MediNotes was finalized. MediNotes is now a wholly owned subsidiary...

Catheter for Subcutaneous Implantation Cleared

InterradMedical, Incorporated received marketing clearance from U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the organization’s SecureAcath PICC. The new...

CCHIT Announces Newly Certified EHRs

The Certification Commission for Healthcare Information Technology (CCHIT) announced the most recently certified electronic health record (EHR) systems...

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...

Revolution and Waterfront Plan to Merge

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

One Hour Tests from Cepheid Approved

Cepheid Incorporated received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for new rapid diagnostic tests, the Xpert MRSA/SA...

Amalga Wins More Contracts

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

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