iScribe and insurance firm reduce rates for docsIn one of the more unpredictable alliances resulting from the Institute of Medicine report on medical errors, San Mateo, CA-based iScribe has closed an agreement with The Doctors’ Company
In one of the more unpredictable alliances resulting from the Institute of Medicine report on medical errors, San Mateo, CA-based iScribe has closed an agreement with The Doctors Company whereby TDC will reduce malpractice premiums for physicians who use the iScribe prescription-writing system. The Napa, CA-based insurer plans to offer the incentive initially to physicians writing the highest number of prescriptions. iScribe will provide its handheld prescription-writing system to physicians on TDCs plan free of charge starting in the third quarter of 2000. iScribes prescription-writing software checks for drug interactions and formulary information and automatically updates the prescription database (HNN 5/3/00).
Large Study Affirms Safety of Ultrasound Enhancing Agents for Echocardiography
May 16th 2025Those receiving ultrasound enhancing agents (UEAs) for transthoracic or stress echocardiography had lower odds of all-cause death in comparison to patients who did not have UEAs, according to a nationwide study involving 11.4 million patients.
BrightHeart Garners Third FDA Clearance for AI-Powered Assessments of Fetal Heart Ultrasound
May 14th 2025The latest FDA 510(k) clearance is for B-Right Views, an AI-enabled device, which provides automated detection of required views necessary for second- and third-trimester fetal heart ultrasound exams.