Health IT

Healthcare information (HIT) systems are designed to connect all the elements together for patient data, reports, medical imaging, billing, electronic medical record (EMR), hospital information system (HIS), PACS, cardiology information systems (CVIS)enterprise image systemsartificial intelligence (AI) applications, analytics, patient monitors, remote monitoring systems, inventory management, the hospital internet of things (IOT), cloud or onsite archive/storage, and cybersecurity.

Arkansas radiology group selects Zotec Partners for radiology billing

Indianapolis, IN. – March 18, 2014 – Zotec Partners (Zotec), an industry-leading provider of radiology billing and practice management services, has been awarded an exclusive billing contract with Radiology Associates, P.A. (RAPA) in Little Rock, Ark.

eRAD PACS successfully deployed at Southwest Florida Regional Imaging

Southwest Florida Regional Imaging, based in Port Charlotte, Fla., has successfully deployed eRAD PACS, with integrated reporting, as part of its commitment to using the most advanced imaging technology available.

World x-ray market expected to exceed $4B by 2018

The global x-ray market is expected to grow from $3.6 billion to $4.23 billion by 2018, according to a report published by Kalorama Information on Mar. 12. 

NQF CT patient safety measure evaluated

The National Quality Forum’s measure focused on CT radiation doses enables institutions to evaluate the CT doses they are using during routine practice requires data collection in a reasonable period of time and facilitates nationwide comparison, according to an article published in the March issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology. 

NEMA congratulates MITA for launch of Imaging Forward campaign

ROSSLYN, Va., March 7, 2014—The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) today congratulated the Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA), its medical division, for the launch of Imaging Forward, a campaign to highlight the groundbreaking innovation in medical imaging technologies and the impact of these advances on patient care and healthcare delivery.

Novarad adds two installs in the South

American Fork, Utah, March 10, 2014 – Breckinridge Memorial Hospital in Hardinsburg, Kentucky has chosen Novarad’s NovaPACS and NovaRIS products. Breckinridge Memorial is a medical and surgical hospital serving the Hardinsburg area as well as surrounding counties.  

aycan introduces new neuro/oncology workstation

Rochester, N.Y., March 11, 2014--aycan, a recognized worldwide leader in medical imaging, expands its portfolio of specialty imaging workstations with the introduction of aycan Neuro/Oncology workstation. Designed for neuro-oncology applications, the new workstation is powered by aycan workstation OsiriX PRO, and FDA 510(k) cleared plug-ins from partner company Imaging Biometrics, LLC.

Fujifilm presents portfolio of flat panel detectots that fit orthopaedic providers and patient needs at American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting

Stamford, Conn., March 11, 2014 (Booth #2239 – Hall D) – FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc., a leading provider of diagnostic imaging products and medical informatics solutions, will present its comprehensive portfolio of flat panel detectors at the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting held March 12 – 14 in New Orleans, LA..

Around the web

RBMA President Peter Moffatt discusses declining reimbursement rates, recruiting challenges and the role of artificial intelligence in transforming the industry.

Deepak Bhatt, MD, director of the Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital and principal investigator of the TRANSFORM trial, explains an emerging technique for cardiac screening: combining coronary CT angiography with artificial intelligence for plaque analysis to create an approach similar to mammography.

A total of 16 cardiology practices from 12 states settled with the DOJ to resolve allegations they overbilled Medicare for imaging agents used to diagnose cardiovascular disease.