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.

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Interactive radiology reporting may become a competitive advantage in value-based care

HIMSS and SIIM detailed the current and future goals of interactive multimedia reporting in a new whitepaper published in the Journal of Digital Imaging.

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Language processing translates free-text radiology reports for better lung cancer staging

Enhancing the reporting and staging process may speed up workflows and greatly improve imaging care, researchers explained recently.

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‘New frontier’: Hybrid tool eliminates time, cost of extracting clinical data from screening reports

The algorithm accurately gathers clinical information from colonoscopy screening and pathology documents.

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Structured CT reports improve cancer staging, communication between radiologists and surgeons

Templates helped imaging providers relay key features of gastric cancer and were preferred over free-text reporting.

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New metric captures radiologists’ true reporting time for complex cases, potentially enhancing RVUs

The composite severity score independently predicts providers' efficiency in managing lumbar spine MRI exams.

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Simple notification system for overdue radiology recommendations bolsters follow-up rates

Reminders also uncovered a handful of important findings lost in the shuffle, including a malignant mass and nodules requiring biopsy, researchers explained Wednesday.

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Radiology provider warning patients after spotting unauthorized access on imaging server

Hoboken Radiology first learned of potentially suspicious activity on its server back in November 2020 but has not found evidence that personal information was misused.

Health giant says the time for CDs is gone—$1M in savings underscores why

Burning studies and reports onto physical discs cost Yale New Haven Health nearly $550,000 in 2019 alone, one expert explained during the SIIM Annual Meeting.

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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.