Business Intelligence

Providers utilize business intelligence to monitor referral patterns and collaborate with clinicians who order their services. Such analytics tools have also been deployed in the specialty to improve productivity, track patient satisfaction and bolster quality.

Health Care Adds 43,500 New Jobs In September, Unemployment Rate Declines

The health care sector added 43,500 new jobs in September and the unemployment rate dipped below 8% for the first time in three years.

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.

Coalition Steps Up to Test HIT Interoperability

As Meaningful Use takes a political punch, a public-private coalition is announcing plans to offer HIT interoperability testing.

Insight Imaging Issues Statement on Meningitis Threat

The radiology group is in the process of calling each of its patients who had epidural steroid injections at its Roanoke facility.

HIMSS Opposes House Republicans' Demand to Suspend Meaningful Use Incentives

HIMSS cites data refuting the concerns of the four House Republicans who say Meaningful Use is failing to create interoperability.

2013 OIG Work Plan Includes Focus on Imaging Practice Expenses and Medical Necessity

The Office of Inspector General's priorities for finding fraud and waste in Medicare once again includes imaging services.

ASTRO Pulls Out of Joint Practice Accreditation with ACR

Citing differences on "major components of a partnership" ASTRO is ending its affiliation with the ACR and will create its own program.

MITA Urges Congress to Act on Helium Shortage

The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance says failure to preserve the U.S. helium supply will harm patients and health care.