News and Notes

Hologic Inc. has acquired Acessa Health Inc., a privately-held innovator in minimally invasive treatment for fibroids, for approximately $80 million in cash plus contingent payments based on future revenue growth. “Acquiring Acessa Health strengthens our leadership...

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) recently cleared Getinge’s Flow-e and Flow-c anesthesia systems. The Flow family is Getinge’s line up of anesthesia machines conceived to cover the needs of all types of surgeries and patients. Developed together with...

Royal Philips and B. Braun, a global market leader [1] in regional anesthesia and pain management, have announced 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Onvision, a breakthrough ultrasound guidance solution for real-time needle tip...

Two of the nation’s leaders in healthcare quality and patient safety, The Joint Commission and National Quality Forum (NQF), are seeking submissions for the 2020 John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Awards. This patient safety awards program was launched in...

Study in September 2020 issue of The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety Palliative care provides specialized medical care for people living with a serious illness. There is growing recognition of the importance of expanding palliative care beyond...

Coastal Health USA and 3M unite to provide businesses with Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) monitoring system for high-touch surfaces. Utilizing 3M’s technology, Coastal Health USA will be able to provide accurate testing measurements on the level of bacterial...