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.

Data breach at Oracle Health leads to extortion of hospitals
A legacy server accessed with stolen credentials is being blamed for the incident. However, the nature and scope of the attack are still being investigated, with Oracle reportedly working with the FBI to gather details.
SimonMed Imaging gives official notice of cyberattack weeks after initial reports
The Scottsdale, Arizona-based radiology practice issued a notice to impacted parties on March 28 after reports of the hack first started surfacing in mid-February.
Change Healthcare files to have federal lawsuits dismissed
There are at least 65 consolidated cases pending in federal courts that stem from the 2024 data breach on the claims processor's network. A judge in Minnesota has asked that the lawsuits be coordinated and consolidated as much as possible.
ISIS is not launching terrorist attacks against hospitals, FBI says
Trade groups released a statement denying the claim's credibility, but they fear some may be inspired by a widely shared social media post.
RamSoft and Alpha Nodus partner to streamline imaging prior authorization processes
RamSoft, a leader in cloud-based RIS/PACS radiology solutions, and Alpha Nodus, a developer of AI-driven administrative tools for medical offices, announced their partnership on Wednesday.

FDA adjusts policy for radiology software—ditching PACS for MIMPS

The new descriptions apply to eight total classification regulations, including three that are specific to imaging.

Patients still waiting for clearer radiology reports, particularly when it comes to MRI exams

Unclear terms, report structure, and general confusion topped imaging-focused questions posted to online forums.

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How one radiology department leveraged a semi-automated workflow to solve its ‘plain film problem’

After expanding its community presence, one Texas academic center was saddled with 22% more radiographs and providers too overworked to read them.

PACS problems: Training, complexity, performance hindering average users’ daily workflow

“There is a clear appetite among health professionals for significant improvements to existing PACS,” researchers reported recently in the Journal of Digital Imaging.

ACR launches national imaging registry with big plans to transform radiology research

This new informatics platform is the "future" of radiology research registries, American College of Radiology Board of Chancellors Chair Howard B. Fleishon, MD, said.

8 tips to help radiologists communicate with patients and physicians

Many young imaging providers don't receive formal education to develop or enhance their communication skills, experts warned in a new special review.

Microsoft to acquire radiology vendor Nuance in $19.7B deal

Officials with the Redmond, Washington-based tech giant said healthcare artificial intelligence was a key piece of the blockbuster acquisition.

A new career to help radiologists manage imaging data growth: the medical image analyst

Two experts recently lobbied for redesigning educational pathways to train and incorporate these new professionals into daily radiology clinical workflows.

Health IT

Data breach at Oracle Health leads to extortion of hospitals

SimonMed Imaging gives official notice of cyberattack weeks after initial reports

Change Healthcare files to have federal lawsuits dismissed

ISIS is not launching terrorist attacks against hospitals, FBI says

RamSoft and Alpha Nodus partner to streamline imaging prior authorization processes