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.

New AI-powered platform offers 24/7 access to radiologists, on-demand pay

The platform was designed to address some of the “brutal challenges” radiologists have faced over the past couple of decades.

Krakencoder algorithm offers detailed insight into brain function

Release the 'Krakencoder': New algorithm gives scientists unprecedented insight into neural function

Researchers are hopeful that a new technology named after a tentacled folklore sea monster can help scientists better understand the anatomy of the brain. 

cybercrime data breaches in healthcare

Interlock claims responsibility for Kettering cyberattack, stolen data listed for sale

In a post on the dark web, well-known hacker group Interlock is offering a 941 GB trove for sale, said to contain patient financial records, driver's licenses, clinical summaries and more from Ohio-based Kettering Health.

AI detects incidental breast lesions on routine CT scans

AI detects twice as many incidental lesions as radiologists

Prior research has suggested that these incidental lesions turn out to be cancerous in up to 70% of cases, making their timely detection critical. 

AMA brainstorms on key topics impacting healthcare

"With significantly strengthened penalties, standardized reporting requirements and unprecedented enforcement commitments, the regulatory landscape has dramatically shifted," the AMA wrote. 

remote patient monitoring with AI

Research brief: Cybersecurity threats inherent to AI-aided remote patient monitoring

Leveraging the upsides of RPM with AI demands human attention to numerous challenges. Primary among these are privacy and cybersecurity risks, researchers report. 

Walmart launches AI tool to steer Medicare Advantage members toward ‘healthy’ foods

Walmart is highlighting food and products eligible for purchase using Medicare Advantage supplemental funds through its app, while also using AI to algorithmically help enrollees build diet-appropriate shopping lists.

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Siemens Healthineers deploys its first mobile stroke unit in the US

The new device marks a “significant step forward” in American stroke care, the company contends.