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.

Fraud prevention expert charged with over 167 suspected incidents of healthcare fraud
Faranak Firozan, 47, is a cybersecurity expert at Nvidia who regularly spoke on the topic of “cyber laundering.” Prosecutors in California allege she submitted fraudulent medical claims to an employer-sponsored insurance plan, bilking Cigna out of $100,000.
'RadGPT' system improves radiology report readability and is ready for 'immediate' use
A specialized large language model developed specifically for radiology could be key to helping patients better understand their imaging results.
GE HealthCare recalls legacy cardiology information systems due to security risk
GE HealthCare has warned that the devices could potentially be accessed and manipulated by an outside party. The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall.
New AI-powered platform offers 24/7 access to radiologists, on-demand pay
The platform was designed to address some of the “brutal challenges” radiologists have faced over the past couple of decades.
Release the 'Krakencoder': New algorithm gives scientists unprecedented insight into neural function
Researchers are hopeful that a new technology named after a tentacled folklore sea monster can help scientists better understand the anatomy of the brain.

Radiologists, referrers prefer switch to subspecialized reporting system over modality-based scheme

Imaging team members said productivity, confidence and turnaround times all improved under a centralized reporting system.

What radiology providers can do to prepare for the new ‘AI data paradigm’

Data streams are becoming an increasingly important part of the specialty's value to healthcare, and practices will need new mechanisms to utilize this information.

New ACR report identifies 3 pressing concerns when sharing patient imaging data

Organizations must consider everything from de-identifying image data and rad report info, and establishing proper frameworks.

ACR offers info-blocking update, including dealing with surprise radiology reports

New details also include eight exceptions to info-blocking rules, including issues related to privacy, security and charging fees for services that enhance interoperability.

6 steps for seamlessly integrating an artificial intelligence solution into daily clinical practice

University Hospitals recently finished implementing a novel algorithm for detecting pneumothorax, sharing its early lessons learned in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

Wearing a face mask may increase dictation errors in radiology reports

The difference when using speech-recognition software may be accentuated in certain groups of radiologists, UNC researchers detailed in the Journal of Digital Imaging.

5 Years into the Cloud, John Muir Health Is Just Getting Started

Health IT

Fraud prevention expert charged with over 167 suspected incidents of healthcare fraud

'RadGPT' system improves radiology report readability and is ready for 'immediate' use

GE HealthCare recalls legacy cardiology information systems due to security risk

New AI-powered platform offers 24/7 access to radiologists, on-demand pay

Release the 'Krakencoder': New algorithm gives scientists unprecedented insight into neural function