Imaging Informatics

Imaging informatics (also known as radiology informatics, a component of wider medical or healthcare informatics) includes systems to transfer images and radiology data between radiologists, referring physicians, patients and the entire enterprise. This includes picture archiving and communication systems (PACS), wider enterprise image systems, radiology information. systems (RIS), connections to share data with the electronic medical record (EMR), and software to enable advanced visualization, reporting, artificial intelligence (AI) applications, analytics, exam ordering, clinical decision support, dictation, and remote image sharing and viewing systems.

Experts highlight 'significant concerns' with fluctuating accuracy of popular large language models
As these models continue to advance, it is important to understand how their performance holds up over time.
Are providers too trusting of AI's advice?
“When we rely too much on whatever the computer tells us, that’s a problem."
Pairing an alert system with CAD software halves time-to-treatment for pneumothorax
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.
How Konica Minolta’s next generation, cloud-based enterprise imaging is powering one practice’s growth
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.
Next-generation VR headsets could improve ergonomics, radiologist reading experience
Radiologists utilized the Apple Vision Pro to assess CT images of possible diverticulitis, comparing the results with a standard computer monitor.

American College of Radiology urges feds not to target physicians in enforcing info-blocking rule

HHS hopes to create new disincentives for providers who knowingly and unreasonably interfere with the exchange of health information.

January 5, 2024

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Program for closing loop on follow-up imaging recommendations generates $1M in revenue, covers FTE costs

Such a "safety net" team also can help to reduce diagnostic errors due to missed and delayed diagnoses, Brigham and Women's experts detailed in JACR.

January 5, 2024

If AI is the future, radiology needs to look to the cloud

In a recent journal op-ed, experts compared radiology's move to cloud to the shift from film to digital.

December 19, 2023

Class action lawsuit filed against radiology group over cyberattack that impacted 600,000

Rachael Kuecher alleges that East River Medical Imaging PC in New York failed to encrypt sensitive data and implement standard security practices.

December 14, 2023

PHOTO GALLERY: New technology at RSNA 2023

Images from the world's largest radiology conference include new technologies and the latest advances in MRI, CT, nuclear medicine, X-ray, artificial intelligence, and PACS/enterprise imaging.

December 11, 2023

Video interview with Nina Kottler, MD, MS, associate chief medical officer for clinical AI, Radiology Partners, explains what radiology practices should consider when assessing artificial intelligence (AI) return on investment in an era where there is little reimbursement. #RSNA #RSNA23 #RSNA2023 #HealthAI #AIhealthcare

Artificial intelligence ROI considerations in radiology

Rad Partners' Nina Kottler, MD, explains what practices should consider when assessing artificial intelligence solutions in an era where there is little reimbursement.

December 6, 2023

Intelerad signs $50M multi-year agreement with 1 of state’s largest hospital systems

Following a recent merger, the 22-hospital organization will deploy its PACS, work list, VNA and image exchange solutions systemwide.

December 5, 2023

Sectra CEO discusses new partnership with GE and what’s on tap at RSNA

Torbjörn Kronander said the Sweden-based imaging IT company's primary focus is addressing radiologist burnout and the heavy demand on the specialty.

November 26, 2023

Imaging Informatics

Experts highlight 'significant concerns' with fluctuating accuracy of popular large language models

Are providers too trusting of AI's advice?

Pairing an alert system with CAD software halves time-to-treatment for pneumothorax

How Konica Minolta’s next generation, cloud-based enterprise imaging is powering one practice’s growth

Next-generation VR headsets could improve ergonomics, radiologist reading experience