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.

The Voice of Reason: Users Speak Out on Tips to Implementing Voice Recognition

Radiologists successfully using voice solutions say the technology’s true benefit is in helping radiologists provide better service.

Reading is Fundamental: Making Image Viewing More Efficient

Radiology reading stations must be efficient and support the heavy — and increasing — workload endured by most radiologists.

Image & Information Storage

With disaster recovery plans fresh on the minds of many healthcare providers as well as federal compliance regulations for recordkeeping, vendors are offering cost-effective storage solutions that are flexible enough in price and function to appeal to a wide range of customers.

Medical Displays

Display vendors will be showcasing their latest color and grayscale displays on the HIMSS exhibit floor, with a number of recently introduced models ranging from 1 megapixel (MP) all the way up to 4 MP.

Voice Speaks the Language of Integration

The new efficiencies of speech recognition continue to grow in popularity as more vendors focus on its integration with electronic records.

Image Storage: When an Enterprise Strategy Works Best

Healthcare providers are relying on enterprise-wide storage systems to house myriad digital information across one unified platform.

Printers & Digitizers bridge images and caregivers

Vendors displayed an arsenal of printing and digitizing solutions to meet the needs of any size healthcare facility. Compact designs and exceptional resolution are standard features of conventional medical imaging printers, as well as high throughput capabilities.

Displays see volume more clearly

Display technology is getting more dynamic and powerful, and there are more sophisticated ways to mount and move them around.

Around the web

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.

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

Richard Heller III, MD, RSNA board member and senior VP of policy at Radiology Partners, offers an overview of policies in Congress that are directly impacting imaging.