ECRI Institute has released TruVu for Supplies, the newest addition to its broad suite of technology decision-making solutions for healthcare providers. TruVu, already proven to accelerate and improve complex decision making for the purchase of high cost capital equipment, now has expanded its functionality to include supplies, instruments, and implantable products.
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When handled well—with the right messages—product recalls can improve a brand or company image. On the other hand, if a recall is handled badly, the damage can be fatal. The level of preparedness by a manufacturer going through a crisis can make or break its ongoing success and vitality. Fortunately, reacting quickly and being proactive with messaging is possible. It just takes adequate preparation.
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In 2009, the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion recognized the growing problem of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and released the National Action Plan to Prevent HAIs: Roadmap to Elimination. In this article, 24×7 correspondent Phyllis Hanlon reveals how HTM professionals are stepping up to the plate and taking a significant role in the fight against HAIs. Don’t miss out.
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Volpara unveiled Volpara Enterprise 2.0 software, which helps breast imaging providers deliver personalized breast screening, at last month’s Radiological Society of North America annual meeting in Chicago. Designed to support large or small enterprises, VolparaEnterprise software enables breast imaging providers to provide objective evidence to demonstrate compliance and quality of care.
Read MoreAt the recent Radiological Society of North America annual meeting, Hologic presented its tomosynthesis technology, including a dedicated prone biopsy system with 2D or 3D imaging. This is the first time the company has made the Affirm prone breast biopsy system—a system that’s upgradeable to allow for 3D imaging-guided breast biopsies—for display since securing FDA clearance this year.
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