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.

Fraud expert charged over 167 suspected incidents of healthcare fraud
Faranak Firozan, 47, is a cybersecurity expert at Nvidia who regularly spoke on the topic of “cyber laundering.” Prosecutors in California allege she submitted fraudulent medical claims to an employer-sponsored insurance plan, bilking Cigna out of $100,000.
'RadGPT' system improves radiology report readability and is ready for 'immediate' use
A specialized large language model developed specifically for radiology could be key to helping patients better understand their imaging results.
GE HealthCare recalls legacy cardiology information systems due to security risk
GE HealthCare has warned that the devices could potentially be accessed and manipulated by an outside party. The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall.
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.
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.

Radiologists who attend tumor boards record fewer errors

Those who were on the path to retirement were more likely to commit errors and less likely to attend tumor boards.

‘The debate continues’: Steroid injections to arthritic knees and hips found significantly safer than previously shown

Of 1,000 patients injected with corticosteroids under fluoroscopic guidance at an academic medical center over a 4½-year period, only 10 experienced serious complications within a year.

Breakthrough in SIDS research reveals possible cause of infant deaths

For many years, the underlying cause of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) has been unknown.

Academic surveyors find 56% of consumers anticipate better healthcare through AI

More than 40% of Americans are generally OK with the thought of AI reading their chest x-rays. Moreover, some 12.3% are very comfortable with the prospect.

Radiologist skill level, not preference, to blame for varied diagnoses, new study suggests

Experts arrived at this conclusion after analyzing 4.67 million chest radiographs on patients with suspected pneumonia.

Bon Secours Mercy Health launches digital holding company

The new company, Accrete Health Partners, will act as an investment arm in the company’s digital health services interests and partnerships.

Frontline perspectives on the CT contrast shortage: 5 notable quotes

U.S. healthcare is now a solid week into the CT contrast shortage of ’22, and common themes are emerging in adaptations at local hospitals and imaging centers.

Distance learning’s 4 pros, 5 cons in radiology education

Challenged by the COVID pandemic to “match pedagogy with purpose,” many radiology educators have tapped technology to help keep residents from falling behind.

Health IT

Fraud expert charged over 167 suspected incidents of healthcare fraud

'RadGPT' system improves radiology report readability and is ready for 'immediate' use

GE HealthCare recalls legacy cardiology information systems due to security risk

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

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