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.

FDA adds more than 120 new AI-enabled medical devices focused on radiology to list of approvals
The FDA has cleared over 150 artificial intelligence- or machine learning-enabled medical devices since the beginning of August.
Key trends in enterprise imaging
Radiology is going though a period of disruption with a growing radiologist shortage, decreasing reimbursements and increasing numbers of exams, making workflow efficiency a critical concern.
Cloud-based platforms could expand teleradiology access to tens of thousands of patients in need
Dedicated teleradiology services could expand quality healthcare in regions where access and staffing shortages hinder patient care the most.
Siemens Healthineers inks data sharing deal with Blue Earth to bolster development of prostate cancer AI
Blue Earth will be sharing anonymized clinical data from its Phase 3 Lighthouse trial involving the use of PET imaging agent Posluma.
Point-based risk prediction model reduces prostate biopsies by up to 20%
The model incorporates specific data from MRI exams with patient risk factors to predict whether a person is likely to develop clinically significant prostate cancer.

DICOM Grid Launches its Medical Imaging Software Application in Europe and Fosters Global Collaboration Among Cancer Specialists

DICOM Grid, provider of diagnostic image management, viewing and transfer solutions, today announced the availability of its web-based application in Europe.

August 21, 2013

Accelarad’s Cloud-based Medical Imaging Helps Baptist Health Eliminate 85 Percent of Discs

Accelarad, a leading cloud-based medical image exchange solution, congratulates Baptist Health on eliminating 85 percent of CDs by storing and sharing medical images in real-time through Accelarad’s secure cloud platform. Central Alabama’s healthcare leader and one of only five Level II trauma facilities in the state, Baptist Health has been an Accelarad customer since March 2013.

August 21, 2013

Survey reveals disappointment in imaging IT capabilities

In a recent unscientific survey conducted by the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine and Brad Levin, MBA, general manager, North America, Visage Imaging, respondents indicated that current imaging IT leaves much room for improvement.

August 16, 2013

Hospital Purchases New Radiology Image Management System To Aid Radiologists in Making Diagnostic Decisions

MRI and CT imaging exams are used to diagnose a wide variety of conditions ranging from knee injuries and concussions to heart attacks, strokes, cancer or other diseases. These imaging studies provide doctors with detailed three-dimensional views of anatomical structures within the body that are vital to the diagnostic process.

August 9, 2013

Agfa HealthCare begins first installation in North America of next generation CVIS, IMPAX CV12, at Southern Regional Medical Center

Agfa HealthCare announces today that the first installation in North America of IMPAX CV12 has begun at Southern Regional Medical Center (SRMC), Riverdale, Georgia.

August 1, 2013

Novarad Adds Three PACS Installs in Nebraska

Novarad is further expanding its installation base in Nebraska, adding three new facilities to its roster.

August 1, 2013

Sorna to Support RADinfo SYSTEMS’ CD PowerPACS Customers

Sorna Corporation, a global leader in digital medical image and data distribution systems, announced today that as a result of its settlement with RADinfo SYSTEMS, it has entered into an agreement to assume all service and support obligations for existing RADinfo CD PowerPACS customers.

July 11, 2013

Novarad Completes Two PACS Installs in Palmetto State Hospitals

Little River Medical Center in Little River, South Carolina and Williamsburg Regional Hospital in Kingstree are the latest hospitals to install Novarad’s NovaPACS. Williamsburg Regional Hospital also installed NovaRIS.

July 9, 2013

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Cardiovascular Business

AI improves CT assessments, boosts care for real-world heart patients

Automated AI-generated measurements combined with annotated CT images can improve treatment planning and help referring physicians and patients better understand their disease, explained Sarah Jane Rinehart, MD, director of cardiac imaging with Charleston Area Medical Center.

Cardiovascular Business

AI predicts cardiovascular risk during CT scans—no invasive tests or contrast required

Two advanced algorithms—one for CAC scores and another for segmenting cardiac chamber volumes—outperformed radiologists when assessing low-dose chest CT scans.

Radiology Business

Google teams with Bayer to address radiologist burnout via AI

"Gen AI can help tackle repetitive tasks and provide insights into massive datasets, saving valuable time," Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, said Tuesday.

Health IT

FDA adds more than 120 new AI-enabled medical devices focused on radiology to list of approvals

Key trends in enterprise imaging

Cloud-based platforms could expand teleradiology access to tens of thousands of patients in need

Siemens Healthineers inks data sharing deal with Blue Earth to bolster development of prostate cancer AI

Point-based risk prediction model reduces prostate biopsies by up to 20%

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