Johnson & Johnson MedTech1 today announced the completion of the acquisition2 of Laminar, Inc., a privately-held medical device company focused on eliminating the left atrial appendage (LAA) in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AFib). Johnson & Johnson MedTech acquired Laminar for an upfront payment of $400 million, subject to customary adjustments, with additional potential clinical and regulatory milestone payments in 2024 and beyond. Laminar join

Memphis Vascular Center (MVC), a medical practice specializing in vascular and interventional radiology, has opened a new outpatient center to serve patients throughout the Memphis area. The center’s doctors provide high quality diagnostic and minimally invasive treatment for vascular disease, cancer and other health conditions. “Interventional radiology is rapidly becoming the standard of care for treating certain health issues that once required surgery,” says MV

Imagine Pediatrics, a multidisciplinary, pediatrician-led medical group that surrounds children with medical complexity and special health care needs with 24/7 virtual-first care and support in the home, has launched in Texas and Florida and currently serves more than 20,000 children and families. In partnership with health plans, Imagine Pediatrics uses a first-of-its-kind value-based, population health payment model to bring 24/7 medical, behavioral, and social care and support to Medicaid-

In a move to improve care continuity and enhance patient experience, MultiCare, Washington state’s largest community-based health system, has entered into a strategic partnership with Chapter, the leading technology-powered retirement and Medicare navigation company. This partnership aims to ensure that MultiCare’s vast patient base receives the most accurate, up-to-date, and tailored advice on signing up for Medicare and improving their existing coverage. With Chapter&#

Accelerate Diagnostics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AXDX) an innovator of rapid in vitro diagnostics in microbiology, announced the signing of a collaboration and quality agreement with Bruker Corporation (NASDAQ: BRKR), the provider of the market-leading MALDI Biotyper system for microbial identification. This agreement enables both companies to validate the use of Accelerate Diagnostics' Arc™ system, an innovative, automated positive blood culture sample preparation platform, with Bruker's

RadNet, Inc. (NASDAQ: RDNT), a national leader in providing high-quality, cost-effective outpatient diagnostic imaging services, today announces the launch of DeepHealth, a health informatics portfolio designed to dramatically drive efficiency and transform radiology’s role in healthcare. Radiology is embracing an increasing responsibility in healthcare screening, surveillance and follow-up care programs. The expanded role of radiology within healthcare, combined with ongoing

Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas, Inc., announced today several new solutions in digital radiography (DR) and ultrasound that will be introduced at the 2023 Radiology Society of North America (RSNA) Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting from November 26-30 in Chicago, IL. Through the company’s leadership advancing the capabilities of primary imaging, these new solutions are designed to enhance the patient experience and help clinicians see what matters most. Konica Minolta will showc

Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today showcases the world’s first mobile MRI system with helium-free operations at #RSNA23. BlueSeal MR Mobile [1], the industry’s first and only 1.5T fully sealed magnet, delivers patient-centric MRI services where and whenever needed. Unlike other mobile MRI scanners, the BlueSeal MR Mobile is more agile and lightweight so it can be located in more convenient places for patients, like near a hospital&rsq

Hologic, Inc. (Nasdaq: HOLX) will showcase several recent developments in next-generation AI solutions at the 109th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) from Nov. 26 to 30. On the show floor and during multiple workshops, the global leader in breast imaging will unveil advances that leverage AI to improve cancer detection, workflow and patient satisfaction. New to Hologic’s portfolio of Breast and Skeletal Health Solutions

Members of the community are being encouraged to sign up for the free GoodSAM app which could potentially save lives. Minister for Health Ryan Park said NSW Ambulance bringing the GoodSAM program to the community will give people who are in cardiac arrest a better chance of survival by alerting nearby registered community members who are willing to perform chest compression - also called cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) – until paramedics arrive. “This is an