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.

Cyberattack on healthcare RCM vendor may have impacted 140K patients
The details stem from a report from SecurityWeek, but they’re a little fuzzy. After a 12 GB data trove was posted to the dark web, Vikor Scientific reported to HHS that there were nearly 140,000 victims. However, the source of the breach may be a third-party revenue cycle company, Catalyst RCM.
Cardiology groups to Trump administration: AI still has a long way to go
Multiple cardiology societies responded to an HHS request for public feedback by outlining some of the current barriers to wider AI adoption. "It is essential that any policy frameworks must reaffirm that clinicians—not algorithms—remain at the center of patient care," ACC President Christopher Kramer, MD, said.
UMMC reopens clinics shut down by ransomware attack as recovery progresses
On Monday, the University of Mississippi Medical Center said its phone systems were once again operational, allowing it to reach out to patients to reschedule missed appointments. Its clinics were shut down statewide to prioritize emergency care, as its hospitals were operating on paper backups.
AHA: ‘Zero trust’ cybersecurity posture necessary to protect hospital data
The National Security Agency released a two-phase plan for all entities within the U.S. Department of War to follow for no-trust cyber defenses. The American Hospital Association said the protocols could be adopted by hospitals.
Key radiology IT trends worth watching
In this video interview, Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine leaders discuss some of the biggest imaging IT trends emerging in 2026.

Ikonopedia Launches SonoPro™ Breast Ultrasound Reporting Module at RSNA

CHICAGO, December 2, 2013 – Ikonopedia, today announced the launch of the SonoPro™ Breast Ultrasound interpretation and reporting module, designed to guide radiologists through the interpretive process for diagnostic breast ultrasound exams.  Ikonopedia, or image encyclopedia, made the announcement here at the 99th Annual Meeting of the Radiology Society of North America (RSNA), December 1-6, 2013 (RSNA Booth 1507 – South Hall).

Barco refreshes 2MP diagnostic display with LED backlights and front-of-screen sensor for efficient reading in grayscale and color

Kortrijk, Belgium, 2 December 2013 – Healthcare imaging specialist Barco announces the launch of a new high-bright diagnostic color display system: Nio Color 2MP LED. Featuring LED backlights and a unique front-of-screen sensor for on-demand image quality checks, the 2MP color diagnostic display provides an effective solution for a multitude of applications and modalities. 

Vital to Feature New Clinical Enhancements at RSNA 2013

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 2, 2013-- Vital Images, Inc., a Toshiba Medical Systems Group Company and leading provider of advanced visualization and analysis solutions for healthcare providers, will feature new clinical enhancements to its VitreaAdvanced® software in its booth (North Hall, #8130) at the 99th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) in Chicago, December 1-5.

Global PACS, RIS & CVIS Markets to Exceed $4.5 Billion by 2016

InMedica forecasts the world market for PACS, RIS, and CVIS to grow by more than $1 billion over the next 5 years.

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Cyberattack on healthcare RCM vendor may have impacted 140K patients

Cardiology groups to Trump administration: AI still has a long way to go

UMMC reopens clinics shut down by ransomware attack as recovery progresses

AHA: ‘Zero trust’ cybersecurity posture necessary to protect hospital data

Key radiology IT trends worth watching