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.

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GPT-4 as accurate as neurologists in predicting final diagnosis based on MRI reports

The large language model can also outperform other human providers, radiologists included, new study shows.

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Sectra earns $353M enterprise imaging contract amid legal challenge

Quebec-headquartered imaging solutions provider Christie Innomed is fighting the deal in court, claiming the bidding process was unfair. 

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Lone Michigan Medicine employee responsible for breach that impacted 58K patients

The employee fell for a phishing scam that gave an unknown hacker access to the academic hospital’s email system. 

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American College of Radiology strongly opposes 1 aspect of new HHS info-blocking rule

On Aug. 5, the Health and Human Services Office of the National Coordinator released the proposed rule, amending regulations issued under the 21st Century Cures Act. 

Epic sued by interoperability startup following dispute over patient data

Particle Health has accused Epic Systems of monopolistic business practices that hinder data-driven initiatives to improve patient care. Epic calls the complaint “baseless.” 

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Providing chatbots with guideline context significantly improves their imaging recs

With proper prompts and appropriate context, chatbots can play a valuable role in imaging referrals. 

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Referring providers share preferences for radiology report templates

New research suggests that there might not be a straightforward answer to questions related to which type of reporting method is ideal. 

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Cybersecurity incident forces radiology practice to cancel all appointments so far in September

Hawaii Radiologic Associates emphasized that no electronic public health information was accessed, compromised or disrupted during the breach.