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 Medical Association, rad tech firm partner on AI burnout buster

Their ultimate goal is to pilot solutions that prioritize time spent with patients, rather than cumbersome tasks tied to the EHR, the partners said.

March 6, 2020

Advice from the ED to improve radiology reporting: Speed and structure top most wish lists

Emergency medicine providers want more “brevity” and "clarity” in their radiology reports, according to a new survey.

February 26, 2020

Big-name technology company leaders urge radiologists to ‘Ditch the Disk’

Imaging physicians working in the tech space are joining the bandwagon to urge their peers to say goodbye to CDs.

February 18, 2020

Virtual Hearts in Actual Hands: Medical 3D Printing Polishes Its Act for Prime Time

Notwithstanding the hopes and fears around AI, medical 3D printing is the emerging technology that could help pull radiology into the realm of the indispensable. Thanks to progress toward permanent billing codes, the future of reimbursable 3D printing is taking shape.

February 14, 2020

‘It’s a nightmare’: Frustrations simmer among providers attempting to access outside imaging exams

In a recent survey, researchers found that physicians see high clinical value in outside imaging studies, but gaining access is often a “cumbersome" and "frustrating" chore.

February 10, 2020

Fujifilm, Philips and Sectra earn 2020 ‘Best in KLAS’ imaging honors

The Utah-based research firm recently recognized a slew of vendors, based on what it learned from thousands of interviews with healthcare providers and payers.

January 31, 2020

Senator demands answers after ‘outrageous’ online exposure of medical images

U.S. Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., recently spelled out his concerns in a sharply worded letter to the Defense Health Agency.

January 27, 2020

Radiology hacking experts offer 3 steps for physicians to cybersecure their practices

A blue-ribbon panel of gurus recently shared their advice in an article set to be published in April’s American Journal of Roentgenology.

January 22, 2020

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