Affordability, portability, emerging applications, and advances in image quality are some of the factors fueling adoption of ultrasound, according to the panel of industry experts that 24×7 consulted for January’s roundtable discussion. Read on to learn why this workhorse modality may be the wave of the future.
Read MoreAAMI is accepting nominations until December 16 for several key leadership positions on the board of directors and the board’s nominating committee. The association will consider nominees for vice chair of BMETs, vice chair of health administration, and vice chair of medical research, as well as nominations for four director slots and one seat on the nominating committee.
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For more than a quarter-century, the Indiana Biomedical Society (IBS) has been providing support, networking, and educational opportunities for biomedical engineers throughout the Hoosier state. In this article, 24×7 contributing writer Phyllis Hanlon profiles the IBS and reveals some of the secrets to the IBS’ staying power. Read them here.
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In recent PrepTalk columns, John Noblitt discussed the process of purchasing new equipment and the need for these purchases to fit into an organization’s strategic plan. In January’s installment of PrepTalk, Noblitt shares information about equipment replacement purchases—and how such information could show up on the Certified Healthcare Technology Management exam.
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With stories about ransomware attacks, security breaches, and device hacks looming in the headlines, healthcare organizations must invest in a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy, according to Dell EMC healthcare strategist Susmit Pal. Solutions such as traditional firewall and antivirus protection, encryption, and sophisticated data analytics solutions aren’t enough as standalone solutions to mitigate risks of breach to an ever-expanding healthcare IT network.
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