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 systems, artificial intelligence (AI) applications, analytics, patient monitors, remote monitoring systems, inventory management, the hospital internet of things (IOT), cloud or onsite archive/storage, and cybersecurity.

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Calif. medical center to deploy Merge suite

Huntington Memorial Hospital has selected Merge PACS and the iConnect Enterprise Clinical Platform.

Agfa launches mobile worklist

Agfa HealthCare has released Impax Mobile Worklist in the U.S. and Canada. The technology is an upgrade to Agfa's Impax RIS that enables mobile devices, such as an Apple iPad mobile digital device, to collect RIS data electronically.

Mich. rad group to use eRAD system to consolidate workflow

eRAD’s uniRAD system for consolidating imaging workflow has been installed by Radiology Medical Consultants, a Bingham Farms, Mich.-based radiology group.

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The evolution of informatics

The one constant is change, so the cliché goes. While the saying may be worn out, it’s likely because it tends to be true, and this is especially apparent in the field of imaging informatics.

RSNA: PACSGear launches image exchange technology

PACSGear (Booth # 8913) is introducing PACSGear Image Exchange, a media management system that facilitates image sharing between healthcare facilities, at RSNA 2012 Nov. 25-30, in Chicago.

Impact of Legislative Policy and Regulations on Imaging Informatics

Nov. 29, 4:30-6:00 p.m. | S504AB | This session looks at policy’s effect on imaging informatics, from the FDA approval process for mobile apps to regulations on radiation dose. It also spells out what’s next for Meaningful Use.

Modifying Meaningful Use for Radiologists

Nov. 28, 12:30-2:00 p.m. | S501ABC | This session looks at the challenges current Meaningful Use requirements pose for radiologists and how more relevant requirements could improve healthcare delivery. A case example will demonstrate how updated requirements could be implemented and measure

The Use of Business Analytics for Improving Radiology Operations, Quality + Clinical Performance

Nov. 27, 4:30-6:00 p.m. | S403B | Participants will gain an understanding of the basics of business analytics in the context of radiology. The session features a live demonstration of open-source business analytics tools.

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Cardiology practices pay $17.7M to settle fraud allegations brought on by whistleblowers

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.