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Nuance launches Precision Imaging Network, a new AI-powered cloud-based platform for radiologists.
Nuance® Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUAN) launched the Nuance Precision Imaging Network, an AI-powered cloud platform that delivers patient-specific data and insights from diagnostic imaging into existing clinical and administrative workflows across the healthcare ecosystem. Leveraging the scale
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Rad AI Nabs $25M to Automate Radiology Impressions, Save Time, Reduce Burnout, Improve Patient Care
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- Rad AI, a Berkely, CA-based radiologist-led AI company, today announced $25M in Series A funding led by ARTIS Ventures with participation by several existing investors, including OCV Partners, Kickstart Fund, and Gradient Ventures (Google's AI-focused fund).
- Rad AI Omni automatically generates a customized impression from the findings and clinical indication dictated by the radiologist, using the most advanced neural networks. It learns each
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Reshaping Imaging: 4 Areas Enhancing Provider Workflows & Patient Care
Ever since Wilhelm Roentgen created the first X-ray image in 1895, few technologies have had more influence on medicine than those related to clinical imaging. It’s pretty remarkable if we compare the MRI, CT, and X-ray technologies of even just 20 years ago with those of today. Rapid innovation is making imaging better and easier. Still, we’re only starting to scratch the surface of some amazing advances that promise to entirely reshape how doctors diagnose and treat patients.
As with
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Sirona Medical Secures $40M for Cloud-Native Radiology Operating System
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- Sirona Medical, a San Francisco, CA-based cloud software company for radiologists taking on legacy technology, announced $40 Million in Series B funding led by GreatPoint Ventures and joined by Rose Park Advisors and Avidity Partners, with additional participation from previous investors including 8VC and Global Founders Capital.
- Sirona Medical Inc. is addressing the needs of today’s radiology
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Collective Medical, Nuance Launches PowerShare to Provide ED Physicians Real-Time Notifications
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- Today, Collective Medical, a PointClickCare Company, was chosen for a collaboration with Nuance with the launch of Naunce PowerShare Image Aware.
- The collaboration will provide emergency department (ED) physicians with real-time notifications of a patient's prior radiology studies within existing clinical workflows. Point-of-care access to previous diagnostic images reduces unnecessary imaging, healthcare costs, and ED waiting times while
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VUNO Inks Deal with Samsung to Integrate AI Chest X-Ray with Samsung’s Digital Radiography System
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- South Korean artificial intelligence (AI) developer, VUNO Inc., announced today that the company closed a deal with global medical device manufacturer, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., to embed VUNO’s artificial intelligence-driven chest X-ray diagnostic solution, VUNO Med®-Chest X-ray™ into Samsung’s GC85A premium ceiling type digital radiography system.
- The latest contract follows an earlier deal in June with Samsung to supply the VUNO Med®-Chest
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Intelerad Acquires Insignia Medical Systems, UK-Based Enterprise Imaging Provider
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Today, Intelerad Medical Systems, a provider of medical image management solutions, announced its acquisition of Insignia Medical Systems, a leading UK-based enterprise imaging provider. The deal signals an important step in expanding next-generation imaging solutions and resources to help modernize hospital trusts across the UK and marks the company’s fifth acquisition in the past year.
Notably, the UK healthcare system is facing an aging and growing population,
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Accenture Invests in Virtual Diagnostic Testing Platform ixlayer
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- Accenture Ventures announced a strategic investment in ixlayer, a leader in healthcare IT-focused on providing technology-based solutions for diagnostic testing. Terms of the investment were not disclosed.
- Aimed at making lab testing more efficient, the company’s platform lies at the nexus of doctors, researchers, patients and medical facilities, providing healthcare providers, payors and governments with the cloud-based IT infrastructure to scale products and
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Nanox Acquires Medical Imaging Platform Zebra Medical Vision for $200M
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- Nanox, the innovative medical imaging company, today announced the acquisition of Zebra Medical Vision, the deep-learning medical imaging analytics company.
- In a deal valued at up to $200M, the medical imaging pioneers will leverage Zebra-Med’s industry-leading team, cutting-edge AI technology, and cloud capabilities, and unprecedented regulatory framework to form the next-generation Medtech juggernaut.
- Nanox also announced today that it has
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GE Healthcare Unveils AI-Enabled, Cloud Imaging Solution
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- GE Healthcare unveils its next-generation, cloud-based Picture Archive and Communication System (PACS) designed to address the acute shortage of radiologists and growing demand for imaging scans has put radiology departments under increased strain. Edison True PACS is a transformative system, offering AI-enabled decision support to help radiologists adapt to higher workloads and increased exam complexity, and improve diagnostic accuracy.
- Through a web-based
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