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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HIMSS Webinar: Vendor-neutral archive drives images everywhere

The Healthcare Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) offered a peer-to-peer insight into Hunterdon Healthcare Systems three-stage plan for nationwide interoperability and central repository for medical images.

Top 10 PACS Problems—and Solutions

PACS has transformed radiology. But as more imaging-based specialties jump on the bandwagon and adopt or customize their own versions of PACS, many in radiology are reporting more problems with PACS. Health Imaging & IT spoke with radiologists and administrators to compile and address the 10 most vexing challenges.

Sectra and McBrothers partner for Russian distribution agreement

Sectra has signed a distribution agreement with McBrothers, a medical technology company based in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Luminex to acquire EraGen Biosciences

Luminex Corporation has signed a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held EraGen Biosciences.

Infinitt launches PACS integration platform

Infinitt North America has launched an integration platform that unifies the viewing of radiological studies and simplifies reading/reporting workflow across multi-facility, multi-PACS reading environments.

Emdeon acquires Chapin Revenue Cycle Management

Emdeon has acquired Chapin Revenue Cycle Management.

ISS Solutions acquires STATServices division of XRI

ISS Solutions has acquired the Strategic Asset Technology Services (STATServices) Division of XRI.

RadCare taps Carestream for SuperPACS

RadCare has installed Carestream SuperPACS at three facilities.

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Cardiovascular Business
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. 

Cardiovascular Business
Cardiology, radiology specialists debate CCTA’s rise as a go-to imaging modality for CAD

CCTA is being utilized more and more for the diagnosis and management of suspected coronary artery disease. An international group of specialists shared their perspective on this ongoing trend.

Cardiovascular Business
New AI program delivers rapid, accurate echo video assessments

The new technology shows early potential to make a significant impact on imaging workflows and patient care.