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.

RSNA21: Referring providers receive radiology reports 35 minutes faster under structured framework

Turnaround time improvements are likely due to the fewer number of edits required from the initial draft to finalized report.

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Breach hits radiology practice, exposing sensitive data of more than 500,000 patients

The Utah-based provider says it has no reason to believe any personal information has been used maliciously.

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Radiologists often misreport common adenomyosis when not briefed beforehand

Directing rads to specifically look for the condition boosted the accuracy of MRI from about 30% to more than 85%, experts explained in Clinical Imaging.

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Despite concerns, PACS-embedded AI does not inflate radiologists’ interpretation times

The software produced additional actionable findings and better case overviews, according to real-world, prospective data shared recently.

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Chan Zuckerberg Initiative grants more than $5M to advance imaging technologies worldwide

The funds will help 16 countries, with about $1 million earmarked for an open-access image annotation tool.

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5 things radiologists should know before choosing an at-home display

Relying on monitors that lack certain technical capabilities can obscure image features and harm radiologists' performance.

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PACS communication tool spots opportunities for radiologists, technologists to enhance patient care

Magnetic resonance imaging exams uncovered the most learning opportunities for providers, Brigham and Women's Hospital experts noted.

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Final rule quashes copyright concern, allowing owners to repair their imaging devices

The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance, representing equipment manufacturers, slammed the Copyright Office Registrar’s recommendations. 

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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. 

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.