Zebra Medical Vision, an Israeli-based machine and deep learning startup utilizing big data to diagnose diseases far better than radiology has raised $30 million in Series C funding led by aMoon Ventures. The round also included particpation from Aurum, Johnson & Johnson Innovation JJDC Inc. and Intermountain Healthcare and leading global AI scientists Professor Fei Fei Lee and Richard Socher. The latest round brings the total investment in the company to $50M. Founded in 2014, Zebra
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Nuance & Partners HealthCare Team Up to Accelerate Adoption of AI Apps for Diagnostic Imaging
Nuance today announced the signing of a multi-year strategic agreement with Partners HealthCare. The two organizations will optimize the process for rapid development, validation and utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) for radiologists at the point of care, and Nuance intends to make the new algorithms available through the Nuance AI Marketplace for Diagnostic Imaging.The collaboration will be executed through the recently formed Massachusetts General Hospital ("MGH") and Brigham and
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Change Healthcare Acquires National Decision Support Company
Change Healthcare announced the acquisition of National Decision Support Company (NDSC), a cloud-based solutions that deliver medical guidelines to the point of care through leading electronic health record (EHR) systems. The addition of NDSC accelerates the efforts of Change Healthcare to leverage evidence-based clinical information and next-generation technologies to reduce cost and help ensure appropriate care. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. NDSC and the Change
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Philips, Nuance Integrate to Bring AI Directly into Radiology Reporting
Philips and Nuance Communications, Inc., a provider of intelligent voice and language solutions has announced an integration partnership bringing artificial intelligence-based (AI-based) image interpretation and reporting capabilities to radiologists. The initiative will leverage assets from Philips Illumeo with adaptive intelligence and Nuance PowerScribe 360 to help reduce discrepancies, and improve radiology reporting, accuracy and standardization.Announced at RSNA 2016, Philips Illumeo, an
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Fujifilm Unveils Next Generation Digital Radiography
During Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) in Chicago this week, FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. unveiled the FDR Visionary Suite*, a next generation Automatic Positioning Digital Radiographic X-ray Room System. The new flagship system was designed to optimize imaging workflow while improving diagnostic capabilities. A flexible fully automated positioning digital radiographic room system allows technologists to focus on what matters most--the patient--positioning, safety, and
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Interview Podcast:FDA Approved GE Centricity Radiology Mobile App with Lawrence White Pt. 1
In late November of last year, GE announced that its Centricity Radiology Mobile Access app has received FDA 510(k) clearance. The app enables radiologists to use their iPhones and iPads to remotely access, review and diagnose patient CT and MR images from the hospital’s Centricity PACS within moments of the scans being taken, reducing test result wait times. Radiologists can quickly find relevant images and reports through the AccessNOW app, which provides the ability to search Centricity PACS
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Video: Evolving Imaging Practices: Image Sharing, Analytics and the Cloud
Learn how you can use imaging solutions to help accelerate the cycle of care, improve the patient experience and shave costs out of the system, in this discussion by a panel of renowned experts from the 2011 Microsoft Connected Health Conference in this hour long video.
Topics of discussion include EMRs integration, image sharing, analytics, and the cloud.
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Northern Virginia Regional Health Information Organization Inc. Launches Innovative Medication History Service
In an emergency department (ED), where patients’ health and safety hang in the balance, every second counts. Now, Inova Alexandria Hospital ED clinicians can quickly access a patient’s prescriptions information, no matter where in the U.S. they were written, enhancing care quality and safety.The April medication history service launch in this busy Washington, D.C. suburb ED marks the first project milestone for the Northern Virginia Regional Health Information Organization (NoVaRHIO). This
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