Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Health Informatics News

Health Informatics News


Imaging Network Inks Digital Mammo Deal

Posted: 04 Aug 2009 07:26 AM PDT

The Center for Diagnostic Imaging (CDI), a national network of 51 imaging centers based in Minneapolis, has signed a contract with Milwaukee, Wis.-based Merge Healthcare for Merge Mammo 7.2, the newest version of Merge’s breast imaging workstation software. According to the company, Merge Mammo 7.2 includes highly intuitive viewing protocols and workflow tools that allow radiologists to display and compare breast images according to their preference. The solution can also manage breast images regardless of the medical device type or modality used to acquire the images, it touts. CDI is a national network of imaging providers offering a full range of diagnostic imaging, pain management and interventional radiology services. CDI’s mission is to improve the lives of those it serves through the highest quality of care and diagnostic imaging services.

Allscripts Taps Merge to Enhance Its EHR

Posted: 04 Aug 2009 07:24 AM PDT

Chicago-based Allscripts has selected Milwaukee, Wis.-based Merge Healthcare ’s Cedara WebAccess software application to “image enhance” its EHR solutions. According to the company, the Cedara WebAccess portal will provide a zero-footprint method of distributing medical images and reports to clinicians using Allscripts EHR solutions.

Methodist South Deploys Wireless Telemetry for Cardiology

Posted: 04 Aug 2009 07:18 AM PDT

Memphis, Tenn.-based Methodist South Hospital says it is the first hospital in Tennessee to use wireless telemetry from Drager Medical (Germany) to monitor cardiology patients at the bedside. The hospital says the Drager InfinityM300 patient-worn monitor has built-in display and alarming, resulting in less delay in responding to a patient event, and more comfort for patients. According to the hospital, plans are under way to use the new device at other hospitals in the Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare system by the end of the year.

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