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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PACS problems: Training, complexity, performance hindering average users’ daily workflow

“There is a clear appetite among health professionals for significant improvements to existing PACS,” researchers reported recently in the Journal of Digital Imaging.

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ACR launches national imaging registry with big plans to transform radiology research

This new informatics platform is the "future" of radiology research registries, American College of Radiology Board of Chancellors Chair Howard B. Fleishon, MD, said.

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8 tips to help radiologists communicate with patients and physicians

Many young imaging providers don't receive formal education to develop or enhance their communication skills, experts warned in a new special review.

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Microsoft to acquire radiology vendor Nuance in $19.7B deal

Officials with the Redmond, Washington-based tech giant said healthcare artificial intelligence was a key piece of the blockbuster acquisition. 

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A new career to help radiologists manage imaging data growth: the medical image analyst

Two experts recently lobbied for redesigning educational pathways to train and incorporate these new professionals into daily radiology clinical workflows.

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Update on radiology report access under new info-blocking rules ‘muddies’ prior clarity, ACR says

The college noted it's unclear how HHS plans to enforce their "controversial clarification."

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How one large care network slashed imaging costs by $3M with a simple radiology dashboard

When armed with transparent radiology utilization data, primary care providers compared themselves with peers and changed their ordering habits, according to a new report published in JACR.

Enterprise imaging firm releasing tool to help radiologists manage vaccine side effects on mammograms

The add-on notifies scheduling and front desk staff if a patient has been vaccinated and alerts rads of potential false-positive lymph node issues.

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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.