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 systemsartificial intelligence (AI) applications, analytics, patient monitors, remote monitoring systems, inventory management, the hospital internet of things (IOT), cloud or onsite archive/storage, and cybersecurity.

Most patients open to sharing medical records for research—but transparency is key

Patients would like to maintain some control over what data they share and who they share it with, however, according to results of a new study published in JAMA Network Open.

Can audiovisual reports improve MSK radiology reporting?

An audio/visual reporting tool integrated into an emergency department’s musculoskeletal workflow can improve communication between radiologists and referring providers while making imaging findings easier to comprehend.

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Couple wins $8.5M in medical malpractice suit after radiology report ignored

Two patients in Pennsylvania have been awarded $8.5 million in damages in a medical malpractice suit after doctors did not properly communicate the radiologist’s findings.

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How much do EHRs contribute to physician burnout?

Many physicians feel stress at work due to interacting with their institution’s electronic health record (EHR), according to new findings published in JAMA Network Open.

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Screening kids for spine injury risk factors may cut CTs by 50%

New research suggests screening kids for cervical spine injury (CSI) risk factors could reduce unnecessary CT scans by 50%, significantly limiting radiation exposure.

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In search of harmony: 5 steps to improved radiology report consistency

Structured, easy-to-read radiology reports provide significant value, but getting radiologists on the same page is often easier said than done.

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Parents of young patients want imaging results right away

Most parents of pediatric patients undergoing imaging examinations want those results as quickly as possible, even if it means not discussing them in person with a physician, according to new findings published in Academic Radiology.

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How a large healthcare system reduced variation in radiology reports

“Substantial differences in report structure, content, length, and degree of detail provided by different radiologists can be a source of confusion and frustration for referrers and patients," wrote authors of a new study published in the American Journal of Roentgenology.