Sensible Solutions for Refurbished Radiology

Those of you that have been regularly reading Atlantis Worldwide blogs probably already know how much importance we put on our refurbishment. To us, it’s only natural to feel this way. We are putting the Atlantis Worldwide stamp of approval (aka 12-month warranty) on each and every C-Arm we refurbish. Read More

It was a different world in 1915.The House of Representatives rejected a proposal to allow women to vote. Germany launched the first Zeppelin attack over Great Britain. And the first meeting of the Western Roentgen Society was held in Chicago, with 62 charter members on hand from 17 different states.

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Here at Atlantis Worldwide, we sell a lot of OEC C-Arms. That being the case, we get asked all sorts of questions about them: Why is it called a C-Arm? Do I need Vascular Capabilities? Will this C-Arm fit in a 10’ x 12’ Room? When it comes to OEC 9800s, the question we hear the most often is, “What is the difference between an OEC 9800 and an OEC 9800 Plus?”

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Admit it. You heard that old song in your head when you read the headline, right? And if you’re a podiatrist or other physician who specializes in treating hands, shoulders, knees++ and toes, you’re sure to fall in love with a Mini C-Arm—and the revenue it can generate in your clinic or facility.

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So, the time comes where you are replacing an existing CT, MRI, C-Arm, Mammography, etc. imaging system. In most instances, the OEM vendor (e.g. GE, Siemens, Philips, Toshiba, Hitachi, etc.) you select to provide your new system offers you a trade-in value for your existing system. While there are situations

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Each year, 95 million medical imaging scans are performed. 95 million! That’s something to celebrate, and during the week of November 2-8, the medical community will do just that. It’s National Radiologic Technology Week,  an annual event sponsored by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) to celebrate the important role medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals plan in patient care and health care safety. The theme of this year’s weeklong event is Many Views with One Vision.

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Surgical centers and hospitals nationwide are worried about decreased revenue and cuts to reimbursements, so they have been delaying capital equipment investments. For many ASC’s and hospitals, equipment leasing may be the answer.  C-Arm leasing makes it easy for healthcare providers to obtain the system required to provide the best patient care.

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In the past few years, numerous studies have been published about which is the right technology to detect breast cancer early. So who wins the great debate: Mammography or Breast MRI?

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As we head into breast cancer awareness month and all things pink, it’s a good time to learn more about the equipment that is used to identify breast cancer. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to detect breast cancer during a mammography procedure. Sometimes the cancer is hard to see because it blends into breast tissue. The good news is, over the past 15 years there have been great advancements in digital mammography technology—especially in the ways that cancerous cells are located during a procedure. Computer-aided detection, or CAD, has almost become a standard addition to most mammography systems.

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It’s official. Social media is no flash in the pan. It’s been embraced worldwide from tweens to grandmothers to politicians and, yes, the medical profession. In fact, a 2014 study from MedData Group revealed that 56% of doctors use social media professionally, most often to connect with peers and stay abreast of developments within their area of expertise. Some have used social media to elevate their stature as thought leaders, or even to market their practice.

But what about patient privacy issues? How does a radiologist separate their personal privacy from their professional social media efforts?

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