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A high-tech dress rehearsal

Article Abstract:

Surgeons in training are using virtual reality technology and computerized simulations to practice procedures on machines before testing their skills on people. One company, High Techsplanations, has developed a series of simulations using a combination of virtual reality images of the human body and small motors which duplicate the resistance of human flesh. The devices will also save money over traditional testing and training procedures, as the computers now cost approximately $35,000.

Prepackaged software, Software Publishers, Computer peripheral equipment, not elsewhere classified, Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing, Graphics Software Pkgs (Micro), Computer Input-Output Eqp NEC, Computer software industry, Software industry, Product information, Training, Graphics software, Printers (Equipment), Surgeons, Virtual reality, High Techsplanations Inc.

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New wave imaging

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A sophisticated telecommunications system allows physicians at Yakima Valley Radiologists P.C. to interpret images transmitted from Prosser Memorial Hospital, one of six central Washington hospitals served by the practice. The teleconferencing link, which uses a T-1 communications line capable of transmitting 1.5 million bps, provides images of such high resolution that Yakima Valley's radiologists can provide services equivalent to those that they could provide in person.

Hospitals, Community Hospitals, Medicine, Telecommunications systems, Technology application, Teleconferencing, Radiologists, Yakima Valley Radiologists P.C.

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Looking for Dr. Goodgroup

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Doctors in group practices are often in too great a hurry to merge with other physician groups. These mergers occasionally do not work because the practice styles of the groups are too divergent. Practice groups that have common styles are often the most successful. Groups should seek like groups in the areas of demographics, age, business orientation and personalities.

Management, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Physicians, Medical professions, Group medical practice

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