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(UVM) Health Network Signs 10-Year Agreement With Philips to Create Consistent Patient Experience Across Network

by Jasmine Pennic 06/04/2019 Leave a Comment

(UVM) Health Network Signs 10-Year Agreement With Philips to Create Consistent Patient Experience Across Network

 The University of Vermont (UVM) Health Network, a leading provider of quality care has signed a 10-year strategic partnership agreement with Philips. The partnership, which extends an existing relationship between the two organizations will help support staff in providing high-quality care and advance efforts to improve the health of the population in Vermont and Northern New York.Why UVM Health Network Selected PhilipsThe UVM Health Network provides high-quality care for patients on both sides
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3 Major Problems With the Medical Device and Wearables Market in 2019

by HITC Staff 05/29/2019 Leave a Comment

3 Major Problems With the Medical Device and Wearables Market in 2019

Technology can improve human life in significant ways and aid in the fight against troublesome illnesses. Unfortunately, no technology is perfect — and newer technologies are especially prone to growing pains.There are three major problems in today's medical devices and wearables market: potential sabotage of the devices themselves, devices as a backdoor into networks and patient data, and device manufacturers taking advantage of regulatory loopholes to get their products on the market.1. Many
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Healthcare M&A: Agfa to Consider Selling Health IT & Integrated Care Business

by Alex Green, Director at Signify Research 05/24/2019 Leave a Comment

Healthcare M&A: Agfa to Consider Selling Health IT & Integrated Care Business

 Last week Agfa announced its Board of Directors would investigate the sale of part of Agfa HealthCare, specifically, the business tied to its EMR and integrated care offerings. The facts are:·   In March 2019, Agfa initially stated that it would further extend the independence of Agfa HealthCare.·   It has now expanded on what this could potentially look like, stating it will explore selling is Hospital IT and Integrated Care solutions.·   In terms of its reportable business this is largely the
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Philips Launches New IntraSight Interventional App Platform for Image-Guided Therapies

by Jasmine Pennic 05/20/2019 Leave a Comment

Philips Launches New IntraSight Interventional Applications Platform for Image-Guided Therapies

Philips launches new IntraSight interventional applications platform to seamlessly integrate intravascular imaging and physiology applications for image-guided proceduresToday, Philips announced the launch of the new IntraSight interventional applications platform, a comprehensive suite of clinically proven iFR, FFR, IVUS and co-registration modalities that help support physicians in improving care for their cardiac and peripheral vascular patients.Growing Need for Image Guided TherapiesIn
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Rutherford Diagnostics Inks 10-Year Partnership with Philips to Improve Diagnostic Services Across England

by Fred Pennic 05/15/2019 Leave a Comment

Rutherford Diagnostics Inks 10-Year Partnership with Philips to Improve Diagnostic Services Across England

Royal Philips, a global health technology company has announced it signed a 10-year strategic partnership agreement with Rutherford Diagnostics. This collaboration will utilize Philips innovative radiology technology and Rutherford Diagnostics’ healthcare expertise to deliver and operate advanced personalized diagnostic services through a network of community diagnostic centers, driving the best possible healthcare outcomes for patients. Rutherford Diagnostics is a subsidiary of Proton Partners
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Philips, Medtronic Partner to Advance The Image-Guided Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation

by Jasmine Pennic 05/10/2019 Leave a Comment

Philips, Medtronic Partner to Advance The Image-Guided Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation

Royal Philips has announced a collaboration with Medtronic to further advance treatment of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF), a common heart rhythm disorder. Through the agreement, Medtronic will facilitate sales of products on behalf of Philips to provide an innovative, integrated image guidance solution for cryoablation procedures.Impact of Atrial FibrillationAtrial fibrillation (AF) affects more than 33 million people worldwide. Cryoballoon ablation is used in a minimally invasive
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HIMSS Appoints Dr. Sebastian Krolop As Global Chief Operating & Strategy Officer

by Fred Pennic 04/30/2019 Leave a Comment

HIMSS Appoints Dr. Sebastian Krolop As Global Chief Operating & Strategy Officer

HIMSS, has announced the appointment of Dr. Sebastian Krolop, MD, PhD, MSc, to the role of chief operating & strategy officer (COSO). Under his leadership as COSO, Dr. Krolop will lead the alignment of HIMSS’s operational goals with the organization’s strategic plan. In addition, he will guide the direction of HIMSS Analytics, HIMSS Media and foster additional support services in international markets. Dr. Krolop Background/Experience Dr. Krolop comes to the organization
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ATA 2019 Show Report – Don’t Be Fooled by First Impressions

by Jasmine Pennic 04/25/2019 Leave a Comment

ATA 2019 Show Report – Don’t be Fooled by First Impressions

2019 will be a big year for telehealth, but for those attending ATA 2019 in New Orleans last week, it may not have seemed so on the surface. Particularly given that attendee numbers peaked several years ago and one-or-two high-profile regulars, such as Philips and Vidyo, were also missing from the exhibition floor this year.With telehealth enjoying center-stage coverage at HIMSS (only two months ago) and being a key theme at consumer electronics/telecoms shows such as CES and MWC, the annual ATA
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March 2019 News, Merger & Acquisition, IPO, Public Company Performance Summary

by Fred Pennic 04/06/2019 Leave a Comment

A brief summary of noteworthy news, health IT M&A activity, IPOs, and public company performance during the month of March. Noteworthy News Amazon, JP Morgan, Berkshire Names New Joint Venture Haven Amazon, J.P. Morgan, and Berkshire Hathaway name joint venture Haven. In January 2018, the three founding companies announced plans to create this independent organization, now called Haven, which is free from profit-making incentives and constraints. Haven’s focus is the 1.2 million
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Healthcare M&A: How Carestream Will Change Philips Strategy in Imaging Informatics

by Steve Holloway, Director at Signify Research 03/28/2019 Leave a Comment

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Earlier this month, Philips Healthcare announced it had signed an agreement to purchase the IT business (HCIS) of Carestream Healthcare for an undisclosed amount. The deal, expected to close in the second half of the year, is one of the largest M&A moves in the imaging informatics market for some time. While it was one of the worst kept secrets in the industry that the owners of Carestream were looking for a buyer, the decision to split off the HCIS business of Carestream was more of a
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