Enterprise Imaging

Enterprise imaging brings together all imaging exams, patient data and reports from across a healthcare system into one location to aid efficiency and economy of scale for data storage. This enables immediate access to images and reports any clinical user of the electronic medical record (EMR) across a healthcare system, regardless of location. Enterprise imaging (EI) systems replace the former system of using a variety of disparate, siloed picture archiving and communication systems (PACS), radiology information systems (RIS), and a variety of separate, dedicated workstations and logins to view or post-process different imaging modalities. Often these siloed systems cannot interoperate and cannot easily be connected. Web-based EI systems are becoming the standard across most healthcare systems to incorporate not only radiology, but also cardiology (CVIS), pathology and dozens of other departments to centralize all patient data into one cloud-based data storage and data management system.

Radiology practice reportedly working with FBI after ‘data security incident’
Mt. Baker Imaging and Northwest Radiologists in Bellingham, Washington, have engaged with outside forensic specialists to aid in the investigation.
Pre-procedure patient questionnaires reduce IR scheduling hiccups
Increased demand for interventional procedures has inevitably resulted in more patients with complex medical needs entering the IR suite.
American-made GPT-4 knows no borders, translates radiology reports into different languages
New research highlights the potential of GPT-4 to enhance radiologists’ communication of findings in clinical environments across the pond.
Radiology practice will pay $350,000 for allegedly violating HIPAA Rule prior to cyberattack
HHS charges that New York state-based Northeast Radiology failed to conduct a thorough risk analysis of its systems, which may have prevented the PACS breach.
How often does mid-treatment imaging change how cancers are managed?
Imaging might not drive as many treatment adjustments as previously believed, according to a new meta-analysis.

Biodex Introduces a New Line of Ultrasound Tables Designed for the Comfort and Safety of the Sonographer

December 2, 2013, Shirley, NY – Biodex Medical Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce the introduction of its’ new line of Ultrasound Tables.

NovaRad Releases NovaRIS and NovaPACS 8

American Fork, Utah, December 3, 2013- Smarter study comparisons, new modality activity/cost management reports and an enhanced interface are some of the latest upgrades in NovaRad’s NovaRIS/NovaPACS combined radiology system.

Improved Workflow and Lower Cost of Ownership with Toshiba’s New Single-Panel RADREX-i Wireless X-ray

CHICAGO, Dec. 3, 2013 – To offer healthcare providers affordable X-ray technology that performs efficient exams, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. is introducing a new single-panel RADREXTM-i Wireless digital radiographic (DR) X-ray system (FDA cleared).

Double Black Imaging releases full line of LED displays with Web-based & mobile calibration app

Double Black Imaging will be demonstrating a full line of auto-calibrating LED displays at RSNA. 

Konica Minolta Introduces Hand-Held, Real-Time Ultrasound for Use at the Point of Care

Wayne, NJ, and Chicago, IL, December 3, 2013 – Konica Minolta Medical Imaging announced today the launch of the Sonimage P3 hand-held ultrasound device. Sonimage P3 represents the first product in the company’s business strategy to accelerate growth and expand solutions in the global ultrasound business. Konica Minolta is showcasing the Sonimage P3 in booth 4753 at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), in Chicago December 1-6.

NightShift Radiology Ceases Final Reads to Reinforce Commitment to Community-Based Radiologists

(SAN FRANCISCO and CHICAGO) – Dec. 2, 2013 – NightShift Radiology, a national, on-call teleradiology provider, today announced that it will focus solely on preliminary reads to strengthen its position with customers as a long-term partner, not a competitor. This move sharply contrasts with other national teleradiology providers that conduct final reads and aggressively pursue market share of existing radiology practices.

PenRadTM Moves Beyond Mammography, Extends New Platform to Healthcare

 Buffalo, MN, December 2, 2013 – PenRad, market leader in Mammography Information Systems (MIS), today announced an expanded product portfolio beyond breast imaging. PenRad’s next generation offerings include solutions for the continuum of radiology and healthcare informatics. Highlights include zero-footprint multi- platform technology including tablets, goal-oriented ICD10 and SNOMED coding, a controlled natural language engine, CT lung nodule tracking, and 3-D visualization from 2D US scans of the carotid lumen. 

Novarad Introduces Integrated, Certified RIS/EHR for Meaningful Use

American Fork, Utah, December 2, 2013 – Novarad’s NovaRIS, first certified as an ambulatory EHR module in July 2012, is now fully integrated with a complete, ONC-ATCB certified EHR for ambulatory practice settings. This certified RIS/EHR solution includes all the features and functions necessary for imaging centers and other eligible providers to meet meaningful use (MU) attestation criteria and will continue to do so for every Stage.

Enterprise Imaging

Radiology practice reportedly working with FBI after ‘data security incident’

Pre-procedure patient questionnaires reduce IR scheduling hiccups

American-made GPT-4 knows no borders, translates radiology reports into different languages

Radiology practice will pay $350,000 for allegedly violating HIPAA Rule prior to cyberattack

How often does mid-treatment imaging change how cancers are managed?