Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a crucial component of healthcare to help augment physicians and make them more efficient. In medical imaging, it is helping radiologists more efficiently manage PACS worklists, enable structured reporting, auto detect injuries and diseases, and to pull in relevant prior exams and patient data. In cardiology, AI is helping automate tasks and measurements on imaging and in reporting systems, guides novice echo users to improve imaging and accuracy, and can risk stratify patients. AI includes deep learning algorithms, machine learning, computer-aided detection (CAD) systems, and convolutional neural networks. 

Ziosoft debuts 3D thin-client system in U.S.

Ziosoft, an advanced visualization and analysis software company for medical imaging, is now offering its thin-client based Ziostation for the U.S. market.

Report: Cost of ICD-10-CM conversion dependent on facility size

The Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), which has contended that the proposed ICD-10-CM code set would be too costly for quick adoption, could gain increased support for its argument with a report from Nachimson Advisors that estimates the cost to small, medium and large practices.

Cordis makes a few exec changes

Cordis, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, has appointed three new senior-level executives.

Health centers nab $18.9M for EHR adoption

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has awarded almost $18.9 million in grants to health center-controlled networks and large multi-site health centers in the United States to adopt and implement EHRs and other health IT innovations.

Allscripts, Misys complete $325M merger

After a series of financial roadblocks, Misys Healthcare Systems has finalized its purchase of Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, in a transaction totaling $325 million. The result of the merger is the formation of a new company, Allscripts-Misys Healthcare Solutions.

eHealth Global helps RHIOs, community health networks exchange images

eHealth Global Technologies has released its Image Exchange Service for regional health information organizations (RHIOs) and Community Health Networks.

FiatLux, Data Distributing seal distribution deal for 3D imaging software

Data Distributing, a provider of digital image distribution and archiving solutions, has signed a contract to distribute FiatLux Imagings medical imaging software, Visualize, in the United States.

CVIS Spurs Innovation

Cardiology departments across the United States are positioned at a precipice, staring at an array of challenges: an aging population, epidemics of obesity and diabetes, increased competition and a constant crunch for qualified staff.

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Clinicians have been using HeartSee to diagnose and treat coronary artery disease since the technology first debuted back in 2018. These latest updates, set to roll out to existing users, are designed to improve diagnostic performance and user access.

The cardiac technologies clinicians use for CVD evaluations have changed significantly in recent years, according to a new analysis of CMS data. While some modalities are on the rise, others are being utilized much less than ever before.