Enterprise Imaging

Enterprise imaging brings together all imaging exams, patient data and reports from across a healthcare system into one location to aid efficiency and economy of scale for data storage. This enables immediate access to images and reports any clinical user of the electronic medical record (EMR) across a healthcare system, regardless of location. Enterprise imaging (EI) systems replace the former system of using a variety of disparate, siloed picture archiving and communication systems (PACS), radiology information systems (RIS), and a variety of separate, dedicated workstations and logins to view or post-process different imaging modalities. Often these siloed systems cannot interoperate and cannot easily be connected. Web-based EI systems are becoming the standard across most healthcare systems to incorporate not only radiology, but also cardiology (CVIS), pathology and dozens of other departments to centralize all patient data into one cloud-based data storage and data management system.

New publicly available deep learning model for CT organ segmentation in children shows promise
The model was developed and validated specifically for liver, spleen and pancreas segmentation, and outperformed a publicly available segmentation model already in use.
New research offers reminder of why ChatGPT should not be used for second opinions
Although these tools have proven themselves valuable in numerous settings, they must be used with caution, especially by patients and nonradiologist providers who may be seeking clarification on imaging reports.
Reads completed on 'less sophisticated' monitors have radiology group refuting claims of billing fraud in court
The suit claims the group wrongfully billed CMS for over $6 million in image reads that did not qualify for Medicare reimbursement due to the subpar computer monitors used to view the studies.
Sectra receives FDA's first clearance for use of DICOM pathology images
The clearance covers the use of Sectra’s digital review application in conjunction with Leica’s Aperio GT 450 DX scanner.
Natural language processing spots reporting gaps, racial bias
Finding such discrepancies is critical to the continuity of patient care, as medical records and reports are often utilized across multiple providers and facilities.

Short MRI protocols are part of imaging’s future, but radiologists must tread carefully

Experts from two top institutions shared their arguments for and against abbreviated exams in AJR.

November 11, 2020

Google partners with imaging software firm Claritas HealthTech for new teleradiology platform

The Singapore-based company has existing plans to roll out its tRAD platform in North America and the U.K., focusing on physician groups and telerad practices.

November 5, 2020

Microsoft advances into radiology with new cloud-based medical imaging server

Healthcare systems can use the tool to merge clinical health information with imaging files and perform tasks that are difficult and expensive to complete with current approaches.

November 2, 2020

Nanox signs deal with Ambra Health enabling image exchange capabilities with providers

The pair plan to integrate Ambra’s image exchange solution with Nanox.ARC systems as they are deployed via the startup’s cloud network.

October 30, 2020

Sectra adds support for all high-volume digital pathology scanners in bid to improve cancer care

By including additional file format compatibilities, the imaging IT giant said providers now have the freedom to choose a scanner most suitable for their workflows.

October 26, 2020

4 emerging challenges holding teleradiology back from ensuring widespread imaging access

State-specific regulations and licensing are among the top issues impeding remote reading, researchers noted in AJR.

October 16, 2020

Medical center urges others to utilize secondary imaging reads after finding nearly 70% discrepancy rate

The University of Vermont Medical Center found most of its reinterpeted abdominal MRI cases contained at least one disagreement.

October 15, 2020

Radiologists unveil Info-RADS to help patients comprehend their imaging findings

The Information Reporting and Data Systems tool explains if findings are not concerning or if they may require following up with a doctor, experts explained in JACR.

October 14, 2020

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Cardiovascular Business

AI improves CT assessments, boosts care for real-world heart patients

Automated AI-generated measurements combined with annotated CT images can improve treatment planning and help referring physicians and patients better understand their disease, explained Sarah Jane Rinehart, MD, director of cardiac imaging with Charleston Area Medical Center.

Cardiovascular Business

AI predicts cardiovascular risk during CT scans—no invasive tests or contrast required

Two advanced algorithms—one for CAC scores and another for segmenting cardiac chamber volumes—outperformed radiologists when assessing low-dose chest CT scans.

Radiology Business

Google teams with Bayer to address radiologist burnout via AI

"Gen AI can help tackle repetitive tasks and provide insights into massive datasets, saving valuable time," Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, said Tuesday.

Enterprise Imaging

New publicly available deep learning model for CT organ segmentation in children shows promise

New research offers reminder of why ChatGPT should not be used for second opinions

Reads completed on 'less sophisticated' monitors have radiology group refuting claims of billing fraud in court

Sectra receives FDA's first clearance for use of DICOM pathology images

Natural language processing spots reporting gaps, racial bias

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