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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Radiology company Assured Imaging escapes class-action lawsuit over cyberattack

A federal judge ruled patients lacked legal standing to sue, saying the potentially stolen information didn't rise to the level of "certainly impending injury."

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Radiologists armed with millions of reports launching new study to pin down incidental findings

University of Washington Medicine researchers will develop a database of records outlining follow-up costs, diagnoses and health outcomes associated with various incidentalomas.

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With info-blocking rules now in place, radiology departments need to standardize embargo periods

Yale researchers conducted a "secret shopper" survey of more than 80 top U.S. hospitals for their special report, published in Radiology.

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ACR launches new digital radiography pilot to standardize radiation dose variation in chest exams

The American College of Radiology announced its dose index registry project recently in JACR.

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Fujifilm ventures deeper into digital pathology with new partnership

The project will pilot scanners across multiple healthcare organizations, along with AI, voice recognition, and other capabilities.

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FDA adjusts policy for radiology software—ditching PACS for MIMPS

The new descriptions apply to eight total classification regulations, including three that are specific to imaging.

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Patients still waiting for clearer radiology reports, particularly when it comes to MRI exams

Unclear terms, report structure, and general confusion topped imaging-focused questions posted to online forums.

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How one radiology department leveraged a semi-automated workflow to solve its ‘plain film problem’

After expanding its community presence, one Texas academic center was saddled with 22% more radiographs and providers too overworked to read them.

Around the web

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.