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. 

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Gingrich gives Senate big health IT to-do list

Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich recently delivered testimonyto the U.S. Senate covering his vision of top priorities in assistinghealth IT towards a healthcare transformation in the United States.

New leadership for HIMSS Board

This month the HIMSS board has new leadership. George T. Hickman,CPHIMS, FHIMSS, and Marion J. Ball, EdD, FHIMSS, began their terms aschair and vice chair, respectively.

NEMA names new VP

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) last week named Andrew Whitman as vice president of medical products.

Medipattern names new VP of sales and marketing

CAD developer The Medipattern Corporation has announced the appointmentof John Kerr Spencer to the position of vice president, sales andmarketing. Spencer is now responsible for expanding market interest inthe company's growing product line.

The Digital Dashboard: The Solution to Keep Your Eyes on the Road

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Agfa to split into 3 different businesses

Agfa-Gevaert NV this week announced it is splitting the company intothree independent businesses: HealthCare, Graphics and Materials. The move is aimed at creating flexibility within in each division to push growth, and also to reduce costs, the company said.

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