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.

Noted North Carolina private radiology practice experiences data breach
Winston Salem-based Triad Radiology Associates reported news of the “data security incident” on Feb. 8, with attorneys mulling a lawsuit.
Days after ransomware attack, UMMC clinics remain closed as emergency rooms rely on paper backups
University of Mississippi Medical Center revealed on Thursday that it was the victim of an ongoing cyberattack, leading to disruptions throughout the health system. It's now been forced to close all clinics statewide until at least Feb. 25, as phone systems and the EHR remain inaccessible.
Large language model reads radiologists' notes to flag patients for follow-up imaging
Parkland Health experts involved in the LLM's development believe that the use of such tools could improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.
Nonprofit health system hit by two data breaches settles class-action lawsuit for $14M
McLaren Health Care fell victim to ransomware crime in 2023 and 2024, with the total number of victims exceeding 3.2 million. Those affected may be eligible for a cash payment. Per the terms of the agreement with lawyers representing victims, the health system does not admit to wrongdoing.
Data breach affecting 11 physician practices confirmed to impact 627K patients
The cyberattack occurred in May 2025, when vendor ApolloMD's network was compromised. The full scope of the breach was reported to HHS on Feb. 10. An infamous ransomware group claimed credit for the attack and threatened to release a data trove on the dark web. It's unclear if any ransom was paid.

RSNA’s first dataset of annotated COVID-19 images officially published

This initial repository includes 120 chest CT scans from four international care sites, with thousands of more coming soon.

More than 45M medical images accessible online via unprotected servers, new report finds

Nearly all of the exposures were tied to vulnerable DICOM files and networked-attached storage devices, both standards by which hospitals share medical data.

‘Eye-opening’ misconceptions around enterprise imaging, and how radiology leaders can avoid them

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“Enterprise imaging” is a term that’s bandied about in healthcare. But what does it actually mean, and is your organization getting the most bang for its buck out of this very important process?

Cybersecurity experts warn of severe vulnerabilities in GE Healthcare imaging systems

CyberMDX first discovered the issue, noting that it affects more than 100 devices, including CT, US, x-ray and MRI.

Patients want radiologists to explain imaging findings quickly, but referring providers tend to disagree

Up to 82% of consumers favor same-day communication and said prolonged wait times cause feelings of anxiety, according to a new study in Clinical Imaging.

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.

Health IT

Noted North Carolina private radiology practice experiences data breach

Days after ransomware attack, UMMC clinics remain closed as emergency rooms rely on paper backups

Large language model reads radiologists' notes to flag patients for follow-up imaging

Nonprofit health system hit by two data breaches settles class-action lawsuit for $14M

Data breach affecting 11 physician practices confirmed to impact 627K patients