Imaging Informatics

Imaging informatics (also known as radiology informatics, a component of wider medical or healthcare informatics) includes systems to transfer images and radiology data between radiologists, referring physicians, patients and the entire enterprise. This includes picture archiving and communication systems (PACS), wider enterprise image systems, radiology information. systems (RIS), connections to share data with the electronic medical record (EMR), and software to enable advanced visualization, reporting, artificial intelligence (AI) applications, analytics, exam ordering, clinical decision support, dictation, and remote image sharing and viewing systems.

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Medical imaging informatics firm Flywheel raises $22M, acquires rival Radiologics

The Minneapolis-based vendor has inked several recent radiology-related partnerships, with Google Cloud and Siemens Healthineers, among others.

September 16, 2021
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Patients poorly understand common terms in imaging reports, potentially leading to low-value care

Surveying hundreds of patients across five countries, researchers found a clear need to simplify spine imaging write-ups to reduce anxiety and unnecessary treatment. 

September 15, 2021
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Quality experts urge CMS to fold imaging Appropriate Use Criteria Program into other value initiatives

After years of delays, the initiative's usefulness has "diminished significantly," imaging leaders from several noted institutions wrote in Health Affairs. 

August 27, 2021
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Radiologists routinely underestimate severity of rib fractures on CT, trauma surgeons claim

Surgeons need to evaluate computed tomography scans themselves in order to appropriately decide management strategies, physicians wrote recently. 

August 25, 2021
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Orthopedic surgeons share what the specialty seeks in a quality radiology report

Several experts recently revealed what the specialty wants from its radiologist peers, publishing their guidance in the Journal of Clinical Orthopedics and Trauma. 

August 19, 2021
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RSNA partners with SIIM to develop online imaging informatics course

The weeklong course will include live lectures, group discussions and more.

August 3, 2021

Radiology practice assembles skilled team to strengthen cybersecurity after data breach

Atlanta-based Express MRI said hackers may have obtained details such as dates of birth, body parts scanned and ages during the incident. 

July 28, 2021
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Orthopedic surgeons’ most common reasons for opting not to read radiology reports

A new survey of ortho experts offers key clues to help improve musculoskeletal radiology services and interdisciplinary collaboration. 

July 21, 2021

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SCAI and four other major healthcare organizations signed a joint letter in support of intravascular ultrasound. 

The newly approved AI models are designed to improve the detection of pulmonary embolisms and strokes in patients who undergo CT scans.

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