“When we rely too much on whatever the computer tells us, that’s a problem."

By expediting communication between radiologists and referring providers when suspicious findings are identified, the system has great potential to improve clinical outcomes in real-world scenarios, authors of a new study in JACR suggest.

Finding the right enterprise imaging system is critical for radiology practices and hospitals that need to expand and scale their image management and reading capacity. For Houston Northwest Radiology Association, a large increase in the volume of images they manage for clients means it’s time to commit to a next-gen EI system.

Radiologists utilized the Apple Vision Pro to assess CT images of possible diverticulitis, comparing the results with a standard computer monitor. 

"Application of these technologies represents potential areas to combat burnout," researchers wrote recently in the Journal of the American College of Radiology. 

Such technology can be leveraged to improve risk assessments without accruing additional expenses for patients or clinicians, potentially filling in gaps where DXA exams fall short.

Many of these files are still readily available online, and numerous contain PHI that is “easily accessible,” a new analysis reveals.

Three factors are associated with true high-risk findings—imaging protocols for aortic valve implantation planning, imaging area, and cardiology department orders.