AFSMI's Medical Device Segment Expands with New Member FUJIFILM Medical and Renewing Member Philips Healthcare.AFSMI's Med Tech Initiative Launched; Industry Leaders Commit to Success in Medical Technology Segment SAN DIEGO -- The Association for Services Management International (AFSMI (Association For Services Management International, Fort Myers, FL, www.afsmi.org) A membership organization dedicated to the advancement of executives and managers in the high-tech services and support industry. ), the largest and most influential association in the field services space, has announced that global medical technology leader FUJIFILM Medical has joined the association. In addition, healthcare giant Philips Healthcare has renewed its membership. AFSMI is internationally recognized for its 34 years of experience in delivering service industry research, training, education programs, and industry events. "As AFSMI continues to build out the medical technology market segment of its membership base, the involvement of FUJIFILM Medical and Philips Healthcare as key contributors to the newly launched Med Tech initiative is significant," said J.B. Wood, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of AFSMI. "We look forward to providing the invaluable benchmarking, networking, and best practices that only AFSMI can deliver to this important market segment." FUJIFILM Medical Systems USA, Inc. is a leading provider of medical image and information products and technologies for acquiring, processing, presenting, managing and storing diagnostic images. Philips Healthcare is committed to developing tools that deliver value throughout the complete cycle of care--from disease prevention, screening, and diagnosis to treatment, health management, and monitoring--in key areas including cardiology, oncology, critical care, and women's health Women's Health Definition Women's health is the effect of gender on disease and health that encompasses a broad range of biological and psychosocial issues. . AFSMI looks forward to expanding its reach in the medical technology industry through establishing and building strong relationships with these and other industry leaders. About AFSMI Founded in 1975, the Association for Services Management International (AFSMI) is the global leader in helping service professionals and field services organizations deliver more value for their customers. www.afsmi.com. About FUJIFILM Medical As the diagnostic imaging market continues its transformation from film-based to digitally-driven, FUJIFILM's full suite of products, including conventional film, imagers, Fuji Computed Radiography radiography: see X ray. (FCR FCR feed conversion rate. ([R])), Fuji Direct Radiography (FDR), and Synapse synapse (sĭn`ăps), junction between various signal-transmitter cells, either between two neurons or between a neuron and a muscle or gland. A nerve impulse reaches the synapse through the axon, or transmitting end, of a nerve cell, or neuron. ([R]) Picture Archiving and Communication System In medical imaging, picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) are computers or networks dedicated to the storage, retrieval, distribution and presentation of images. The medical images are stored in an independent format. (PACS (Picture ArChiving System) A storage and management system for high-resolution images. Typically pertaining to the medical field, images such as X-rays, MRIs and CAT scans require a greater amount of storage than other industries. ), not only meet the needs of today's radiology departments, but also help customers to successfully transition to the digital future. www.fujimed.com. About Philips Healthcare Philips develops innovative solutions that improve patient outcomes at lower overall costs. Philips' professional healthcare offerings include diagnostic imaging systems, healthcare information technology solutions, patient monitoring and cardiac devices, as well as customer services such as financing, consultancy, and maintenance and repair. www.medical.philips.com/us. |
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