vRad (Virtual Radiologic), the nation’s leading telemedicine company and radiology practice, and MetaMind, Inc., a provider of state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions powered by “deep learning,” announced a partnership to improve the speed, accuracy and quality of radiology diagnostics for a series of potentially life-threatening conditions, the first of which will be intracranial hemorrhaging (IH).

Challenges and opportunities created by the Affordable Care Act are prompting two-thirds of companies to consider altering their pre-65 retiree health strategies over the next few years, according to a new Aon Hewitt survey.

With all the daily obstacles facing physicians these days, getting paid for the services they provide to keep patients healthy should be easy. Unfortunately, it isn't always.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN—(May 11, 2015) vRad (Virtual Radiologic), the nation’s leading telemedicine company and radiology practice, announced that its Director of Medical Informatics Thomas F. Osborne, MD will give the presentation “Collaborating for Innovation: A CMO–CIO Partnership for Diagnostic Efficiencies and Quality” at the Digital Health Innovation Summit at Le Méridien Hotel in Philadelphia on May 14 at 9:50 am ET. The summit provides a forum for senior leaders and executives looking to utilize, innovate and develop digital initiatives within healthcare.

Viztek announced the availability of the Basic U-Arm, a new U-arm digital x-ray system.

International medical imaging IT provider, Sectra (Link) (STO: SECT B), announced that its PACS has been awarded “Best in KLAS” both in the US and globally for highest customer satisfaction.

Expanded DR Portfolio with addition of wireless DR panel and increased software sales boosts Viztek's growth and bottom line.

A breach at an Alabama hospital that resulted in a two-year jail term for a hospital employee suggests that insider threats to patient data security may be greater challenge than many providers understand.