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 on care management company impacts 5K patients at NYC Health
Many of the details are unknown, as an investigation is ongoing. The National Association on Drug Abuse Programs said it became aware of an invasion of its network in January 2026. The nonprofit supports 35,000 people—mainly Medicaid enrollees—in the state of New York.
AI is transforming patient care—and cardiologists have a critical role to play
While the Trump administration is pushing to accelerate clinical AI adoption, SCAI has emphasized that physicians must guide how the technology is implemented and governed.
Medical device manufacturer hit by cyberattack, possibly from Iranian-backed hackers
Stryker, a Michigan-based company that manufactures surgical implants, confirmed it was experiencing a global network outage. Employee devices reportedly displayed the logo of a pro-Iran cybercrime cell.
TriZetto confirms year-long hack of its network exposed records on 3.4M people
The company confirmed the number of victims in filings with the federal government and the state of Maine. The data breach was discovered in October 2025, but it began in November 2024. Hackers were siphoning protected health information for roughly a year.
Standardized reporting templates reduce residents' on-call turnaround times
There has been some debate among the imaging industry as to whether standardized templates help or hinder workflows, but these latest data suggest they may be especially beneficial for on-call residents.

Radiologists gather COVID-19 second opinions from far-flung peers using WhatsApp

The coronavirus pandemic has the potential to overwhelm busy provider organizations, but social media could provide relief, according to one new study.

RSNA releases expert guidelines for reporting COVID-19 radiology findings

The consensus statement includes four categories for detailing chest CT abnormalities and has been endorsed by the American College of Radiology and the Society of Thoracic Radiology.

Facing the future: 4 key takeaways from the 2020 Cardiovascular Leadership Survey

A new survey from Cardiovascular Business examines the attitudes and priorities of leaders in cardiology and other specialties, shining light on how patient care may evolve in the years ahead.

Radiology group warns that PACS hackers accessed patients' data

New York-based Northeast Radiology said 29 patients' information was accessed and is notifying additional individuals whose information was put at-risk during the breach.

Cardiovascular Leaders Survey: About the Survey

Health IT

Data breach on care management company impacts 5K patients at NYC Health

AI is transforming patient care—and cardiologists have a critical role to play

Medical device manufacturer hit by cyberattack, possibly from Iranian-backed hackers

TriZetto confirms year-long hack of its network exposed records on 3.4M people

Standardized reporting templates reduce residents' on-call turnaround times