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.

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Totoku introduces color display for CT, MR

Totoku is now offering the CCL208, a 20.1-inch, 2 megapixel color display suitable for CT and MR applications, as well as dental x-ray images.

Konica equips N.H. provider with CR/DR system

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover, N.H., has purchased a combined CR/DR solution from Konica Minolta Medical Imaging.

CCHIT proposes three EHR certification paths

The Certification Commission for Healthcare Information Technology (CCHIT) has proposed creating three EHR-certification tracks for health IT developers

Boston pediatric hospital installs Viztek PACS

RIS/PACS provider Viztek has installed its Opal-Rad PACS at Franciscan Hospital for Children in Boston.

New x-ray technique shows promise for early Alzheimer's diagnosis

A new, concentrated x-ray technique that can visualize amyloid beta plaque could be developed into a method for early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, according to research published in the July edition of NeuroImage.

First meaningful use definition proposed

The ultimate goal of an EHR that exemplifies meaningful use is to enable significant and measurable improvements in public health through a transformed healthcare delivery system, according to the Meaningful Use Work Group, which presented its first recommendations today on the evolving definition to the Health IT Policy Committee.

KLAS releases 'Best of Medical Equipment' vendor list for 2009

Healthcare market research firm KLAS has released its annual "Best of Medical Equipment" list for 2009, including technologies such as CT, digital mammography, CR, digital x-ray, ultrasound and MRI.

AMA, Microsoft collaborate for patient-physician communication

The American Medical Association (AMA) is working to have patients and physicians exchange healthcare information by connecting via HealthVault, an application developed by Microsoft to store and maintain health and fitness information.

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Cardiovascular Business
Payment cuts and beyond: Key takeaways for cardiologists from the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

The American College of Cardiology has shared its perspective on new CMS payment policies, highlighting revenue concerns while providing key details for cardiologists and other cardiology professionals. 

AI in Healthcare
A modest proposal to rally AI regulators around a simple game plan

As debate simmers over how best to regulate AI, experts continue to offer guidance on where to start, how to proceed and what to emphasize. A new resource models its recommendations on what its authors call the “SETO Loop.”

Cardiovascular Business
FDA commissioner urges clinicians to join fight against medical misinformation

FDA Commissioner Robert Califf, MD, said the clinical community needs to combat health misinformation at a grassroots level. He warned that patients are immersed in a "sea of misinformation without a compass."

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