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.

New AI-enabled platform could be 'game changer' for opportunistic screening in women
The platform was designed to enhance the early detection of health conditions known to affect women in their 40s and older, including breast cancer, cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis.
Oracle Health denies cloud breached as second attack confirmed
Questions remain about the alleged breach on a legacy server at Oracle Health, as the nature of the attacks and scope of stolen data are still being investigated.
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.

4 radiologist-focused management strategies to promote follow-up care for incidental findings

A new JACR analysis provides a roadmap for practice leaders looking to systematically tackle this challenge.

Standardized reporting can elevate radiologists’ top product from single-use to reusable asset

In a talk during RSNA's annual meeting, one expert urged the specialty to forge its own path, before it's forced to follow others.

Referring physicians want structured reporting while radiologists prefer free-form approach, survey finds

Most radiology residents also prefer a more systematized method of sharing their findings, signaling a possible change in future reporting trends.

Doctor reports ‘pattern’ of misread mammograms at embattled breast imaging center

Radiologist and Allison Breast Center owner Michael Bigg is being sued by six women over wrongly interpreted scans.

Artificial intelligence prioritizes radiologists’ CT work list, reducing turnaround and wait times

The machine learning algorithm works by flagging abnormal, noncontrast exams for intracranial hemorrhage, experts wrote in Radiology: AI.

Short MRI protocols are part of imaging’s future, but radiologists must tread carefully

Experts from two top institutions shared their arguments for and against abbreviated exams in AJR.

Standardizing chest CT reporting ups odds of early lung cancer diagnosis by nearly 25%

Kaiser Permanente’s system works by dividing patients with suspicious nodules into eight separate categories, similar to screening mammography.

Google partners with imaging software firm Claritas HealthTech for new teleradiology platform

The Singapore-based company has existing plans to roll out its tRAD platform in North America and the U.K., focusing on physician groups and telerad practices.

Health IT

New AI-enabled platform could be 'game changer' for opportunistic screening in women

Oracle Health denies cloud breached as second attack confirmed

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