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Smart shopping: Chicago orthopedic practice knows the value of a good service contract when investing in imaging equipment

The Illinois Bone and Joint Institute (IBJI) treats patients in the Chicago area for every orthopedic issue under the sun, from rheumatoid arthritis to total knee replacements, and its 100-plus physicians order thousands of imaging exams on an annual basis.

Google Cloud has launched three new healthcare accelerators, partnering up with health systems, to address common use cases around health equity, patient flow and value-based care.

Cardiologist bounces back after pandemic with help from informatics platform

In February and March 2020, the inevitable happened: COVID-19 came to the United States, hitting the country’s healthcare system like a 10-pound sledgehammer. 

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MRI upgrade helps small-town practice see significant improvements in quality, productivity

Prospect, Connecticut, was founded all the way back in 1827, and its citizens take great pride in the city’s gorgeous scenery and deep history. In fact, just one look at Prospect’s motto—“The Best Small Town in Connecticut”—tells you everything you need to know.

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A Major Victory for Patient Care: Vendor Partnership Helps Boost Revenue, Cut Costs

Missouri has been home to some big victories in recent years, with the Kansas City Chiefs winning Super Bowl LIV in 2020 and St. Louis Blues taking home the Stanley Cup in 2019.

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Q&A: Getting the Inside Scoop on Hitachi’s New Premium CT System

Hitachi’s newest CT solution, the SCENARIA View 128, has received FDA clearance and is now being installed at hospitals throughout the United States. Jason Miller, Hitachi’s executive director of radiology products, and Richard Pacenta, Hitachi’s executive director of sales, spoke with us about this exciting new solution and what the company has planned for RSNA 2019 in Chicago.

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The Perfect Fit for Rural Health

Boone County Health Center in Albion, Nebraska, first opened back in 1950, ensuring that patients from the seven rural counties it serves could receive care without making the long drive to Lincoln or Omaha. 

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How bringing in 3D whole breast ultrasound helped this Missouri hospital better serve patients

One of the biggest ongoing trends in healthcare in recent years has been the increased focus on educating women about breast density. Dense breast tissue can obscure small masses and lower the sensitivity of mammograms, making it especially vital that women know their options if mammography reveals they have dense breasts.

Devyani Chowdhury, MD, at Cardiology Care for Children (CCC) said their workflow was improved when they began using Hitachi’s new-by-acquisition PACS offering, the cloud-based VidiStar system. , they made CCC one of the first provider organizations in the U.S. to pair this particular premium ultrasound machine—Hitachi’s Lisendo 880 with 2D and 3D capabilities set up specifically for cardiovascular indications.

One Cardiology Center, Two Technologies and Countless Young Lives Saved or Improved

A family from Pennsylvania’s Plain People community, which consists primarily of Amish and Mennonite families, recently took their child to Cardiology Care for Children (CCC), a small yet regionally renowned practice in Lancaster.