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 systemsartificial intelligence (AI) applications, analytics, patient monitors, remote monitoring systems, inventory management, the hospital internet of things (IOT), cloud or onsite archive/storage, and cybersecurity.

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Quest Diagnostics faces class action for alleged idleness during patient privacy breach

A Manhattan law firm has filed a class-action lawsuit against Quest Diagnostics for allegedly doing nothing while a protracted breach of patient privacy unfolded under the clinical-lab corporation’s nose. 

MITA white paper offers suggestions to amp up cybersecurity

Cybersecurity best practices and standards by manufacturers and healthcare providers are the best way to fight off attacks, according to a white paper published by the Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA), a division of National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA).

Healthcare IT outsourcing expected to hit $60B in two years

The demands of data security, population health and value-based benefits solutions and revenue cycle modernization will drive the evolving payer IT outsourcing market to more than $60 billion by the end of 2017.

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Consider the stakes raised for cybersecurity

One in 13 patients (or 25 million patients) is expected to have their personal and financial information illegally accessed through their healthcare provider’s IT systems over the next five years, according to a report from Accenture.

Centura Health recognized with HIMSS Davies Award

HIMSS North America has awarded Centura Health with a 2015 HIMSS Enterprise Davies Award, which recognizes outstanding achievement of organizations that have utilized health IT to substantially improve patient outcomes while achieving return on investment. 

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Ransomware could infiltrate medical devices, wearables

Medical devices and wearables will be the target of ransomware hackers in 2016, according to research from Forrester Research. 

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Facing privacy and security challenges

Two headlines this week highlight the challenges regarding the privacy and security of personal health data, especially as healthcare debates the interoperability of that very data and the systems they are stored within.

EHR adoption up but small, rural hospitals lag behind

The rate of U.S. hospitals with at least a basic EHR has increased from 59 percent in 2013 to 75 percent this year, according to a study published in Health Affairs.

Around the web

If 25% tariffs go into effect, it could have a big impact on the cost of medical imaging and radiotherapy systems, with many manufacturing facilities in Mexico. 

U.S. cardiology groups have worked together to propose the creation of a new American Board of Cardiovascular Medicine for certifying cardiologists. Now, after many months of waiting, a final decision is expected by the end of February. 

GE HealthCare said the price of iodine contrast increased by more than 200% between 2017 to 2023. Will new Chinese tariffs drive costs even higher?