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. 

JACHO appoints director of external relations

The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JACHO) this week appointed Rosemary Burke as director of External Relations.

Amrami joins Orex for R&D

Roni Amrami, PhD, has joined Orex Computed Radiography as VP for research and development.

Guardian appoints Borrelli

Guardian Technologies International Inc. has named Richard Borrelli the VP of business development of its Healthcare Systems division.

Radiology is Taking Advantage of CPOE

Utilizing CPOE to order imaging exams, clinicians are provided with alerts and reminders to determine which imaging exam is appropriate for the patient. And gains are felt across the enterprise.

Closing Technology Gaps

Cardiology departments tried to follow radiology's lead in digital image and information management, but found unique technological hurdles.

Trestle appoints Vecchione and Hall

Trestle Holdings Inc., a supplier of digital imaging and telemedicine applications, has named Maurizio Vecchione CEO.

Candidates take positions on IT issues

Healthcare reform and the need for information technology (IT) to improve efficiency and lower costs will be important issues during this year's election between President Bush and Democratic presidential nominee Sen. John Kerry (Mass.).

NEC names Jones general manager of Health Care Solutions Division

NEC Solutions America Inc. has appointed Lauryn Jones to general manager of its Health Care Solutions Division (HCSD).

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Positron, a New York-based nuclear imaging company, will now provide Upbeat Cardiology Solutions with advanced PET/CT systems and services. 

The nuclear imaging isotope shortage of molybdenum-99 may be over now that the sidelined reactor is restarting. ASNC's president says PET and new SPECT technologies helped cardiac imaging labs better weather the storm.

CMS has more than doubled the CCTA payment rate from $175 to $357.13. The move, expected to have a significant impact on the utilization of cardiac CT, received immediate praise from imaging specialists.

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