Marconi spins new deals
A whirlwind of new deals is swirling around Marconi Medical. The company, which has agreed to be acquired by Royal Philips Electronics (SCAN 7/9/01), will sell China-based Suzhou University $3 million in advanced imaging equipment, including its
A whirlwind of new deals is swirling around Marconi Medical. The company, which has agreed to be acquired by Royal Philips Electronics (SCAN 7/9/01), will sell China-based Suzhou University $3 million in advanced imaging equipment, including its Mx8000 Multislice CT, Eclipse 1.5T MRI, and Irix gamma camera. Meanwhile Marconi’s Health Care Products division has expanded its relationship with Norland Medical Systems to distribute that company’s lithotripsy system to physicians’ offices and imaging centers in the U.S. Marconi HCP also signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Shimadzu to distribute the Japanese company’s portable x-ray equipment to hospitals and imaging centers in the U.S.
Where Things Stand with the Radiologist Shortage
June 18th 2025A new report conveys the cumulative impact of ongoing challenges with radiologist residency positions, reimbursement, post-COVID-19 attrition rates and the aging of the population upon the persistent shortage of radiologists in the United States.
Philips Launches Flash 5100 Point-of-Care Ultrasound System
June 17th 2025Offering a combination of intuitive touchscreen controls and enhanced image clarity, the portable Flash 5100 POC ultrasound platform reportedly facilitates confident and rapid assessment in emergency radiology and critical care settings.
