IMAGING Management

Fatebenefratelli San Pietro Hospital Inaugurates New Nuclear Medicine Department with uExplorer

2024 03 Jul

Rome, 25 June - San Pietro Fatebenefratelli Hospital inaugurates state-of-the-art Nuclear Medicine Department.   Great event with the presence of The Undersecretary For International Cooperation Tripodi, The President Of The Regional Council Of Lazio Aurigemma and the online intervention of Minister Schillaci. The world's most advanced diagnostic...Read more

IMAGING Management

University Hospitals Enhances Patient Care with Aidoc's AI Solutions Across Entire Health System

2024 12 Jun

  Aidoc aiOS™ integration across 13 hospitals focuses on enhancing clinical outcomes and streamlining workflow with access to 17 FDA-cleared AI algorithms   University Hospitals (UH) has announced a major advancement in its AI strategy with the deployment of Aidoc’s comprehensive AI platform (aiOS™) across 13 of its hospitals and dozens of...Read more

Cybersecurity

Microsoft to Help Rural Hospitals Defend Against Rising Cybersecurity Attacks

2024 10 Jun

  New program will address exponential growth in attacks threatening access to care for Americans and bring enterprise-quality cybersecurity to the most vulnerable rural hospitals   On Monday, Microsoft Corp. announced a new cybersecurity program to support hospitals serving more than 60 million people living in rural America. In 2023, the health...Read more

Executive Health Management

Geneva to host the International Hospital Federation (IHF) World Hospital Congress in 2025

2024 23 May

  The International Hospital Federation (IHF) has announced that the 48th World Hospital Congress will be held in Geneva, Switzerland, in November 2025 with the University Hospital of Geneva (HUG) and the Canton serving as host. The Congress brings together hospital leaders and healthcare system executives to connect around global learning for...Read more

IT Management

Philips ePatch and AI Analytics Rolled Out to 14 Spanish Hospitals for Heart Patient Monitoring

2024 22 May

  Philips wearable ePatch and AI analytics platform help detect potentially life-threatening irregular heartbeats The solution helps University Hospital Vall d’Hebron achieve reduced average length of stay, relieve emergency room pressure, and reduce costs   Royal Philips , a global leader in health technology, today announced the successful...Read more

IMAGING Management

Cutting-Edge Imaging: Unicamed Hospital Joins United Imaging Global Family

2024 16 May

  We are pleased to announce that Unicamed Hospital in Gjilan, Kosovo has just become the newest member of the United Imaging global family. Thanks to a successful collaboration with NeuralMed – a company specialising in the supply, installation and maintenance of medical equipment, in particular imaging systems – Unicamed Hospital will have at...Read more

ICU Management

Nova Biomedical New Generation StatStrip Glucose Hospital Meter Obtains FDA 510k Clearance

2024 15 May

  Nova Biomedical announces the U.S. launch of our New Generation StatStrip Glucose Hospital Meter System. The new meter includes many features that make hospital glucose testing easier and more cybersecure while retaining the accuracy, freedom from interferences, and FDA clearance for use with critically ill patients that StatStrip has provided...Read more

Enterprise Imaging

St. Vincent’s Private Hospital Chooses AGFA HealthCare’s Enterprise Imaging for Radiology

2024 14 May

  AGFA HealthCare is pleased to announce that  St. Vincent’s Private Hospital in Dublin , Ireland, has chosen to implement AGFA HealthCare’s  Enterprise Imaging . This 5-year agreement includes  Enterprise Imaging for both Radiology  and Breast Imaging, structured and precision reporting modules, XERO® Universal Viewer, AGFA’s Scheduling solution,...Read more

Executive Health Management

Hospitals Turn To Automation to Reduce Human Error and Address Labor Cost

2024 13 May

  Navia Robotics, a leader in the field of robotics, is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking initiative in partnership with several hospitals across the country.   Navia Robotics, a leader in the field of robotics technology, is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking initiative in partnership with several hospitals and medical care facilities...Read more

IMAGING Management

New uCT 530 CT Scanner Now Operational at SP ZOZ Hospital, Nowa Sol

2024 13 May

  We are pleased to announce that United Imaging ’s state-of-the-art uCT 530 CT scanner has been installed at the Nowa Sól Hospital in cooperation with our business partner Solve Medical. This new acquisition will provide patients with access to the highest quality medical diagnostics, enabling fast and effective diagnosis of a wide range of...Read more

Finance Management

US Hospital Network Steward Files for Bankruptcy, Aims for New Loan

2024 07 May

  Steward Health Care, which operates 31 hospitals in eight U.S. states, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Texas on Monday, aiming to secure a new loan from its landlord Medical Properties Trust.   Steward, the largest private physician-owned for-profit healthcare network in the U.S., said it would continue serving patients as normal during...Read more

IMAGING Management

Varese Hospital Upgrades with United Imaging Advanced uCT 780 CT Scanner

2024 22 Apr

  A United Imaging Healthcare uCT 780 CT scanner has been installed at the Ospedale di Circolo e Fondazione Macchi di Varese in the small town of Varese in the far north-western province of Lombardy.   The hospital itself dates back more than 800 years - in 1173, the first hospital settlement was established in the hills of Bosto by a religious...Read more

Artificial Intelligence

Kontakt.io Secures $47.5M Series C Funding from Goldman Sachs for AI Growth, US Hospital Expansion

2024 16 Apr

  Kontakt.io , the leading provider of Inpatient Journey Analytics, announced a Series C investment of $47.5 million, led by Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Asset Management (Goldman Sachs). The capital will be used to support the company’s growth and Artificial Intelligence (AI) solution expansion.   Kontakt.io enables health systems to optimize...Read more

Executive Health Management

Sabic & Jessa Hospital Advance Circular Polymers from Medical Plastic Recycling

2024 19 Mar

In a TRUCIRCLE™ collaboration project with Jessa Hospital, Belgium, SABIC has successfully achieved an important step towards creating circular polymers based on advanced recycling of used medical plastic.   Collaboration with dialysis department at Jessa Hospital, Belgium, in proof-of-concept pilot project. Project has shown that...Read more

IMAGING Management

PET/CT uMI 780 Installation at the Osijek Clinical Hospital Centre in Croatia

2024 19 Mar

  We are pleased to announce that the number of comprehensive treatment centres in Europe relying on United Imaging Healthcare’s advanced digital imaging technology continues to grow. UIH is expanding in Europe with the addition of a new high-end digital PET/CT at the Osijek Clinical Hospital Centre in Croatia.   Following a partnership with...Read more

Ultrasound

Minister Stephenson Welcomes Non-Obstetric Ultrasound at Herts & Essex Hospital

2024 12 Mar

Minister of Health and Secondary Care Andrew Stephenson and MP Julie Marson review new ultrasound and revamped X-ray services at the Herts and Essex Hospital   Residents of Bishop’s Stortford are being told the addition of ultrasound services at the Herts and Essex Hospital means they have a new CDC (community diagnostic centre) despite the...Read more

ICU Management

Acadia Hospital welcomes Kristen Sparks, MD to Consult Services

2024 12 Mar

  Kristen Sparks, MD recently joined the Consult Services team at Northern Light Acadia Hospital. In her new role, Dr. Sparks will provide high level psychiatric assessments and treatment recommendations to providers at 22 emergency departments across the State of Maine. Dr. Sparks attended Ohio State University where she earned her medical...Read more

IMAGING Management

Pisz Hospital Installed the Powerful uDR 780i Pro System

2024 29 Jan

    United Imaging is pleased to announce that Pisz Hospital has recently chosen to upgrade its extensive imaging facilities by installing the powerful uDR 780i Pro system.    Founded in 1908, the hospital has a rich history of serving the medical needs of the local community. Located in the heart of the Masurian Lake District, this comprehensive...Read more

Enterprise Imaging

20 Years of AGFA HealthCare Image Management at Amiri Hospital

2024 26 Jan

  AGFA HealthCare is delighted to announce the collaborated journey of 20 years as a partnership.    Amiri Hospital had their first PACS deployed on 10 January 2004 and has continued the evolution throughout 2 decades with AGFA HealthCare as a valued vendor partner.   Twenty years has certainly seen some changes – for the hospital...Read more

IMAGING Management

Military Hospital in Elk Joins United Imaging for Cutting-Edge MRI Advancements

2023 31 Oct

On the 11th of October, 2023, the Military Clinical Hospital in Ełk officially became a new member of the international family of United Imaging . The hospital has decided to expand its diagnostic capabilities by opening a state-of-the-art magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) laboratory , which will involve the World’s first Ultra Wide-Bore 3T MRI....Read more

Executive Health Management

Dr Muna A. Tahlak Assumes Presidency of the International Hospital Federation

2023 27 Oct

Dr Muna A. Tahlak begins her two-year term as the 36th President of the International Hospital Federation (IHF) – a global non-profit, membership organization representing hospitals and healthcare associations across the globe. Dr Tahlak was elected in November 2021 and has served two years as President Designate before taking up the position of President...Read more

Executive Health Management

Call for Abstracts Now Open for the 47th World Hospital Congress

2023 27 Oct

Abstract submissions are now being accepted for the 47th World Hospital Congress, which takes place from 10 to 12 September 2024 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.   The World Hospital Congress is an annual event, organized by the International Hospital Federation (IHF), and held in different regions of the world. The Congress brings together hospital...Read more

Executive Health Management

Collaboration is Key to the Future of Hospitals Concludes the 46th World Hospital Congress

2023 27 Oct

The 46th World Hospital Congress came to a close today in Lisbon (Portugal) with a ceremony to hand over hosting duties for  the 47th World Hospital Congress to Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) in 2024.   The Congress is the premier event for global leaders and decision-makers in the healthcare community. It returned to Lisbon for the first time since...Read more

Executive Health Management

46th World Hospital Congress opens with goal of “Global learning, local action”

2023 25 Oct

The 46th World Hospital Congress officially opened today under the High Patronage of the President of the Portuguese Republic. Over 1300 delegates from 89 countries gathered for the Congress, which takes place from 25 to 27 October in Lisbon, Portugal.   Deborah J. Bowen, IHF President and President and CEO of the American College of Healthcare...Read more

Sustainability

Geneva Sustainability Centre launches Sustainability Accelerator Tool for Hospitals

2023 24 Oct

The day before this year’s World Hospital Congress, the IHF’s Geneva Sustainability Centre, in collaboration with Deloitte, has launched an innovative new platform to digitally empower hospitals and healthcare leaders​ to drive sustainable, low-carbon, equitable, and resilient healthcare.   The research and development for the  Sustainability...Read more

IMAGING Management

St. Orsola University Hospital Integrate the Cutting-Edge High-Resolution Digital PET/CT

2023 18 Oct

United Imaging Healthcare Europe proudly announces that world-renowned St. Orsola University Hospital (Policlinico di Sant’Orsola) has recently decided to integrate the cutting-edge High-Resolution Digital PET/CT - uMI Vista into their comprehensive Medical Oncology Unit.   Founded in 1592 as the first hospital in the city of Bolonia, St. Orsola...Read more

IMAGING Management

Hospital Management Meets Elite Sports Teams in Virtual Roundtable

2023 19 Sep

Canon Medical proudly announces an insightful roundtable discussion on effective leadership and team management. Titled "Management in Motion: Exploring Synergies Between Hospital Management and Elite Level Sports Teams," this dynamic event is scheduled for October 3, at 8 pm CEST, offering invaluable insights for C-suite executives, decision-makers,...Read more

IT Management

Cleveland Clinic London Becomes First Private Hospital in the UK to Achieve EMRAM Stage 6

2023 15 Sep

  Cleveland Clinic London has earned Stage 6 validation on the HIMSS EMRAM Maturity Model, becoming the first private hospital in the UK to receive this achievement and one of eight hospitals in the UK to Stage 6 and above.   EMRAM, the  Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model , measures clinical outcomes, patient engagement and clinician use...Read more

Executive Health Management

Red Alert! Stop the German Hospital Closures!

2023 13 Sep

VKD - Vereinigung der Krankenhausdirektoren Deutschlands (German Association of Hospital Managers) is calling for protests on September 20th!   Is it deliberate or simply ignorance? The German comprehensive hospital care is in grave danger, yet it appears the coalition government (SPD, FDP, Bündnis90/Die Grünen) is entirely unconcerned....Read more

IMAGING Management

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Designated ACR Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence

2023 01 Sep

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital has been designated a Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence ®  (DICOE) by the American College of Radiology (ACR).   The DICOE program, which represents the pinnacle of medical imaging care, is an achievement that goes beyond accreditation to recognize best-quality imaging practices and diagnostic care. This includes...Read more