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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Noted North Carolina private radiology practice experiences data breach

Winston Salem-based Triad Radiology Associates reported news of the “data security incident” on Feb. 8, with attorneys mulling a lawsuit. 

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Large language model reads radiologists' notes to flag patients for follow-up imaging

Parkland Health experts involved in the LLM's development believe that the use of such tools could improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes. 

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Nonprofit health system hit by two data breaches settles class-action lawsuit for $14M

McLaren Health Care fell victim to ransomware crime in 2023 and 2024, with the total number of victims exceeding 3.2 million. Those affected may be eligible for a cash payment. Per the terms of the agreement with lawyers representing victims, the health system does not admit to wrongdoing. 

Data breach affecting 11 physician practices confirmed to impact 627K patients

The cyberattack occurred in May 2025, when vendor ApolloMD's network was compromised. The full scope of the breach was reported to HHS on Feb. 10. An infamous ransomware group claimed credit for the attack and threatened to release a data trove on the dark web. It's unclear if any ransom was paid. 

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Combining structured reporting with AI drastically reduces turnaround times

Both structured reporting and AI support have been touted as promising solutions for streamlining workflows while also making radiologists' results more consistent.

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OIG audit of hospital’s cybersecurity finds vulnerabilities in common web applications

Neither the health system nor the applications were named. Investigators with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General said they were able to perform a successful phishing attack and breach a portal lacking firewall support. The agency released a report containing the full details.

Sectra, Agfa, Infinitt and other notable radiology vendors among the 2026 Best in KLAS

Data contained in the rankings reflect the experiences of thousands of providers and payer organizations, making the designation a coveted achievement for vendors. 

2026 Best in KLAS rankings examine cardiovascular information systems, hemodynamic solutions

The annual rankings, based on survey responses and interviews, include a fresh look at some of most important tools in cardiovascular care.