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.

Mayo Clinic launches new data analytics platform

Mayo Clinic, the Rochester, Minn.-based nonprofit healthcare organization, has launched the Clinical Data Analytics Platform that will use deidentified data and scientific literature to improve patient health.

Radiology reports must evolve to serve patient audience, expert asserts

Michigan Medicine's Vivek Kalia, MD, recently made this call to action to his peers in a new Academic Radiology editorial.

Limiting clinical disagreements key to reducing variability in CT measurements

A growing number of studies have found that tumor size measurements using CT imaging are subjected to increasing interobserver variability among radiologists.

Hybrid communication tool relieves radiologist burnout while cutting costs

When put to the test, the hybrid computer/human system freed up significant time for radiologists, which may translate to more time dedicated to reading studies.

CDS improves diagnostic imaging yield for evaluating pulmonary embolism

More than 1,400 CT pulmonary angiography exams could have been avoided if each test in the study had been ordered using the tool.

Clinicians follow musculoskeletal MRI reports less often when further imaging is recommended

More can be done to change this trend, argued authors of a recent study published in the American Journal of Roentgenology.

Hospital notifies patients of malware attack on digital imaging server

New Mexico-based Roosevelt General Hospital said 500 medical records were involved, but it hasn't yet confirmed that any patient information has been misused.

Hospital warns customers after imaging server security breach

Roosevelt General Hospital is urging its customers to stay vigilant, as information affected included dates of birth, social security numbers and insurance details.

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