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.

Nebraska hospital’s new imaging tech ‘saves lives’

Gordon Memorial Hospital in Sheridan County, Nebraska, recently added a digital x-ray machine, and two years ago bought a CT scanner. Since then, diagnosis and overall care has been steadily improving, the Scottsbluff StarHerald reports.

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Being a radiologist can be a pain in the neck, ACR survey finds

According to an article published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology, the rise of PACS and digital reading rooms are contributing to work-related musculoskeletal injuries among radiologists.

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Radiology software can save $1M, reduce errors in bone density image reporting

A team of Colorado researchers found data entry software can reduce errors in ultrasound and dual-energy x-ray (DEXA) radiology reports while saving time and up to $1 million in radiologist wages over five years.

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Philips collaborates with two Boston-based academic medical centers to advance digital pathology adoption across the U.S.

Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology, today announced Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH), both members of the Partners HealthCare network, will implement the Philips IntelliSite Pathology Solution to enable research and support clinical diagnosis.

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Cybersecurity report finds PACS highly vulnerable to attack

Health imaging data such as ultrasounds, mammograms, MRIs and PACS information is highly vulnerable to cybersecurity criminals, according to a recent McAfee security report.

Cybersecurity report finds PACS highly vulnerable to attack

Health imaging data such as ultrasounds, mammograms, MRIs and PACS information is highly vulnerable to cybersecurity criminals, according to a recent McAfee security report.

Machine learning, radiomics find mammogram features associated with breast cancer subtypes

In a study published in Academic Radiology, researchers used a machine learning radiomic technique to extract quantitative imaging features from digital mammograms. The platform demonstrated the imaging features were associated with breast cancer subtypes.

Vitrea® Intelligence Enables Imaging Queensland to Optimize Operations Across its Enterprise

Minnetonka, Minn., March 07, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vital Images announced today that its enterprise analytics solution, Vitrea Intelligence, will be deployed at Imaging Queensland, a premier imaging network in Australia. Deployment is scheduled for the second quarter of 2018. Vitrea Intelligence comprises Opportunity Navigator™ predictive analytics and Practice Management business intelligence.

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.