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Vikki Harmonay

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Why Healthcare is Moving to Value

Posted by Vikki Harmonay on Wed, Jun 4, 2014 @ 12:06 PM

Healthcare services and availability are changing due to the Affordable Care Act. ACA reforms are making better health care available to more people. States and the federal government are taking responsibility for payment to providers through Medicare and Medicaid so quality and higher-value services are most important.

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Topics: Medical Imaging News, More Than Just Imaging Solutions

Top 10 MRI Blogs

Posted by Vikki Harmonay on Thu, May 29, 2014 @ 12:05 PM

Do you need help in planning for an MRI or perhaps need to replace one?  We have complied a list of 10 blogs on MRIs that can assist you.  You can choose the best articles to help you compare, decide and plan for an MRI. 

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Topics: Buying Imaging Equipment, Imaging Equipment Solutions, MRI

Back From Nashville with ASCA “Roll the Dice C-Arm" Winners!

Posted by Vikki Harmonay on Wed, May 21, 2014 @ 11:05 AM

Nashville is the home of country music, cowboy boots and barbeque–and the perfect location for last week’s ASCA Conference! The Gaylord Opryland was a great place to stay. While the convention center is conveniently located right there at the hotel, the complex has a lot of different pathways and buildings and gathering areas and was easy to get lost in. The good news is, we were able to work off a few of those extra convention calories by walking around, looking for meeting and hotel rooms! We enjoyed seeing old friends and making new connections at the show. Due to cancelled flights, the entire Atlantis Worldwide team had to spend an extra night. (oh darn)  Still, the show was a great success!

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Topics: C-Arm, Imaging Industry Meetings, Medical Imaging News

SIEMENS Separation: Does it Foretell Healthcare Division Sale?

Posted by Vikki Harmonay on Tue, May 20, 2014 @ 10:05 AM

Siemens AG just announced that it will begin managing its health care divisions separately from other companies under the Siemens family umbrella.  So what exactly does that mean?

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Topics: Medical Imaging News, More Than Just Imaging Solutions

Suspension of Philips CT Production: What Does It Mean to You?

Posted by Vikki Harmonay on Tue, May 13, 2014 @ 16:05 PM

Phillips temporarily suspended manufacturing CT scanners and molecular imaging equipment at its Cleveland facility in April, following an inspection by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration earlier this year.  While the decision was voluntary and a senior manager made assurances that there was no indication of product safety issues, the production suspension may affect pending and future orders of the scanners.

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Topics: Selling Image Equipment, Medical Imaging News, CT Scanner

Ambulatory Surgery Centers - What are the benefits?

Posted by Vikki Harmonay on Mon, May 12, 2014 @ 09:05 AM

Once upon a time, if a child fell off a skateboard and broke his arm, a dad had appendicitis, a mom burned her hand or a grandparent was running a high fever at midnight on a Saturday, it meant going to the hospital.

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Topics: C-Arm, Imaging Industry Meetings, Medical Imaging News

8 Channel MRI vs. 4 Channel MRI—What is the Difference?

Posted by Vikki Harmonay on Wed, May 7, 2014 @ 09:05 AM

When we talk to people who are looking for an MRI for their hospital, clinic or practice, they always want more information about MRI coils—what they actually do, what types are available and which ones are right for the job. It’s actually one of the most important considerations when buying a new or pre-owned MRI.  To that end, here’s a guide to everything you want (and need) to know about MRI channel coils.

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Topics: Buying Imaging Equipment, Medical Imaging Comparisons, MRI

Tools to Improve Health & Decrease Insurance Costs

Posted by Vikki Harmonay on Thu, May 1, 2014 @ 15:05 PM

The population of people who can manage their own health to maintain a healthy lifestyle has yet to be reached. The average individual costs per year in additional medical expenses due to chronic diseases such as Diabetes, Smoking, Obesity and High Blood Pressure have steadily gone up.

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Topics: Medical Imaging News, More Than Just Imaging Solutions

GE OEC C-Arms Vs. Philips Pulsera C-Arms

Posted by Vikki Harmonay on Thu, Apr 24, 2014 @ 15:04 PM

The first question everyone wants to know is what is the price difference between GE OEC C-Arms and Philips Pulsera C-Arms. GE OEC is more expensive – this is a definitive fact of the world we live in, like the earth being round. 

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Topics: Buying Imaging Equipment, Medical Imaging Comparisons, C-Arm

CT Dose Management Solutions for “Smart Dose” Standards

Posted by Vikki Harmonay on Thu, Apr 17, 2014 @ 10:04 AM

How to be compliant with all upcoming standards without replacing your CT

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association’s Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) has published XR 29 Standard Attributes on Computed Tomography (CT) Equipment Related to Dose Optimization and Management. XR 29, also known as MITA Smart Dose, includes four key features of CT equipment that enable optimization or management of radiation dose delivery while also providing high quality medical images. 

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Topics: iterative image reconstruction, Low-dose solution