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-4o's 'all or nothing' accuracy continues to hinder its radiologic capabilities

The model has been trained to process and generate text, images and audio, which has made it a target for researchers seeking ways to improve both radiology workflows and access to quality care in rural settings. 

The AI enabled Dental Image Analyzer from DentalMonitoring uses a smartphone to scan a patient's mouth and the AI reconstructs a complete model of the mouth to compare with prior images to track the progress of orthodontic work at home. The FDA cleared the technology in cleared 2024. Photo by Dave Fornell Vivian Fornell

The FDA has cleared more than 1,200 clinical AIs—and submissions are increasing

In the past year, there has been a record number of new medical AI submissions, resulting in 300 new clinical AI clearances. The number of submissions has been steadily rising over the past decade.

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PET imaging provider hit with multi-state phishing attack

Nashville, Tennessee-based Integrated Oncology Network alerted Health and Human Services in late June about the hacking incident, with thousands potentially affected. 

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Samsung buys Xealth to integrate consumer wearables and clinical data

Xealth’s data sharing platform will be used to make use of health information gathered from everyday devices like the Samsung Galaxy Smartwatch, the companies said.

An example of artificial intelligence automated coronary artery calcium scoring shown by Coreline at ACC23. The AI also identifies and color codes the anatomy so help show the reviewing radiologist or cardiac imager what and where things were calculated. #ACC #ACC23

Cardiology still No. 2 in FDA-cleared clinical AI algorithms, trailing only radiology

Cardiology continues to be one of the most influential healthcare specialties when it comes to utilizing artificial intelligence. 

Eye-tracking reveals radiologists' reading habits when under the influence of AI

Eye-tracking reveals radiologists' reading habits when utilizing AI support

Rather than test artificial intelligence's ability to detect malignant lesions on imaging, researchers instead recently explored how it impacts radiologists' interpretation processes.

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EHR-driven PCI risk assessments could make a world of difference

Researchers with Mayo Clinic have shown that EHR-driven risk assessments could go a long way toward improving care for PCI patients. 

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Most oncologists prefer cancer-specific structured radiology reports

Despite this, not all radiologists are on board with routinely using oncology templates.