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.

Rural America lost 3,300 medical practices in five years, report shows
A data analysis from the Physicians Advocacy Institute and Avalere Health found corporate buyouts are leaving patients in low-population areas with fewer options, as doctors are opting to go elsewhere.
Referrers want more structured radiology reports
Ordering physicians believe templated reporting more clearly communicates impressions regarding neuro patients, which often require more complex workups and management.
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.

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.

RSNA announces effort to strengthen image sharing across radiology

The Radiological Society of North America is joining forces with key players in the data exchange industry and radiology vendor community to bolster imaging informatics infrastructure and standards.

RSNA issues updated guidelines to help make imaging interoperability a reality

As part of the rollout, Ambra Health, LifeImage and Philips Healthcare have committed to adopting this framework.

Integrating peer review into PACS helps boost radiologists’ ability to find discrepancies

The model has shown early promise, producing a five-fold increase in radiologists’ reported rate of finding significant errors.

Referring clinicians follow second opinion radiology reports about half the time

Second opinions were taken under advisement in a majority of instances, but it remains unclear why some fell by the wayside.

Cigna using AI, analytics to monitor patient health

One of the world’s largest insurance providers is now using AI and data analytics to monitor patient data, deliver personalized messages and update electronic medical records for physicians.

7 ways radiologists can harness imaging informatics to reduce burnout

Experts recently made their pitch for informatics as a burnout-buster in a new analysis, set to be published in February’s Clinical Imaging.

Health IT

Rural America lost 3,300 medical practices in five years, report shows

Referrers want more structured radiology reports

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