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.

Optimal Radiology Partners Scales Successful Sub-Specialty Reading Business to More Than 2 Million Studies

Intelerad software enables simultaneous increases in quality and efficiency for Optimal Radiology Partners, facilitating dramatic growth during a challenging time in the healthcare industry.

May 7, 2013

Medweb CEO Dr. Pete Killcommons Receives American Telemedicine Association's 2013 Industry Council Award

The American Telemedicine Association’s Industry  Council Awards is presented annually to recognize substantial contributions toward the advancement of telemedicine across the country and around the world.

May 7, 2013

DocbookMD/Medweb partnership is set forth to transform the world of Telemedicine and integrate it into physicians’ daily practice

In today’s age where sending an email or text message are second nature, it’s hard for many to comprehend that this simple transfer of information is not an option for most doctors when sharing patient information and reaching a diagnosis.

May 7, 2013

Next-gen Productivity for Enterprise Imaging

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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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