Health IT

Healthcare information (HIT) systems are designed to connect all the elements together for patient data, reports, medical imaging, billing, electronic medical record (EMR), hospital information system (HIS), PACS, cardiology information systems (CVIS), enterprise image systems, artificial intelligence (AI) applications, analytics, patient monitors, remote monitoring systems, inventory management, the hospital internet of things (IOT), cloud or onsite archive/storage, and cybersecurity.

Enterprise imaging vendor Enlitic inks data migration deal worth up to $32M
The company has signed a "memo of understanding" with GE HealthCare, helping it to build a new cloud-based product suite.
FDA rolls out AI across all departments, hires new leadership
The agency said all of its centers will be fully integrated by June 30, following the success of an early pilot where generative AI supported scientific reviews.
3 wise cybersecurity investments for private radiology practices
Technology leaders with Radiology Associates of North Texas shared their advice in an opinion piece published by JACR.
Florida hospitals sue nonprofit over ‘pay-to-play’ safety rankings
Five Tenet Healthcare hospitals are suing the Leapfrog Group, accusing the organization of pressuring hospitals to share internal data in exchange for higher scores in its annual safety rankings. The watchdog outright denies the claim.
Incidental findings evident in 70% of lung screening exams, but few reported
Despite this, consensus is lacking on whether radiologists should be required to report on findings that are not relevant to the exam.

ACR TI-RADS recommends 25%-50% fewer biopsies than other commonly used thyroid systems

The results are particularly noteworthy given patients were chosen at random, rather than assessing recommendations for those with high-risk nodules.

Orthopedic surgeons share what the specialty seeks in a quality radiology report

Several experts recently revealed what the specialty wants from its radiologist peers, publishing their guidance in the Journal of Clinical Orthopedics and Trauma.

RSNA partners with SIIM to develop online imaging informatics course

The weeklong course will include live lectures, group discussions and more.

Radiologists use structured CT reports to create database of metastatic cancer patterns

Natural language processing was up to 99% accurate at spotting cancer spread across 13 different organs.

Radiology practice assembles skilled team to strengthen cybersecurity after data breach

Atlanta-based Express MRI said hackers may have obtained details such as dates of birth, body parts scanned and ages during the incident.

Orthopedic surgeons’ most common reasons for opting not to read radiology reports

A new survey of ortho experts offers key clues to help improve musculoskeletal radiology services and interdisciplinary collaboration.

CAD-RADS a ‘big step in the right direction’ toward improving outcomes for acute chest pain

Korean researchers tested the Coronary Artery Disease Reporting and Data System in nearly 1,500 patients treated across four hospital emergency departments.

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Radiology reporting template bolsters follow-up care for incidental pancreatic findings

Patients with automatically flagged reports were more likely to be seen in a dedicated pancreas clinic and undergo additional imaging, experts explained in JACR.

Health IT

Enterprise imaging vendor Enlitic inks data migration deal worth up to $32M

FDA rolls out AI across all departments, hires new leadership

3 wise cybersecurity investments for private radiology practices

Florida hospitals sue nonprofit over ‘pay-to-play’ safety rankings

Incidental findings evident in 70% of lung screening exams, but few reported