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Rapid Hospital Onboarding by Vesta Radiology: A Case Study

Vesta Teleradiology

Introduction In the fast-paced world of healthcare, disruptions in critical services can have far-reaching consequences on patient care and hospital operations. A planned onboarding with another radiology group had fallen through, leaving the hospital facing a critical gap in coverage.

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Cyberattacks: What can radiology do to boost protection?

AuntMinnie

In a study published on January 2 in the Journal of Cancer Policy , clinicians at the hospital assessed the impact of the incident and provided a framework for other institutions to mitigate the impact of such attacks. Promote : Alternative communication pathways through staff education and training.

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More radiology research funding tied to limited patient outreach

AuntMinnie

Lopez and co-authors studied the relationship between NIH research funding awarded to radiology departments and Lown Institute Hospitals Index rankings for inclusivity and community benefit. The index measures the social responsibility of more than 3,600 hospitals across the U.S. for patients with low income, and -0.46

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NEJM: fMRI shows that some unresponsive patients perform cognitive tasks

AuntMinnie

Functional MRI (fMRI) shows that 25% of unresponsive brain injury patients can still perform cognitive tasks, according to a study published August 14 in the New England Journal of Medicine. It has not been fully studied in individuals with "disorders of consciousness" (i.e.,

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Revolutionizing ED Efficiency: The Role of AI in Improving Workflows and Key Metrics

Aidoc

AI technologies , particularly those that help automate administrative and clinical tasks, can have a transformative impact on key metrics like patient throughput, length of stay (LoS) and communication between medical teams. LoS in the ED is often affected by delays in receiving test results or coordinating care with other teams.

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Materialise Introduces Mimics Flow Case Management Supporting Quality Management and Compliance for Hospital 3D Printing Labs

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Wed, 12/06/2023 - 12:56 December 6, 2023 — Materialise , a global leader in 3D planning and printing services for the medical industry, has introduced Mimics Flow Case Management , a case management solution for hospital point-of-care 3D printing labs.

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Finding the Right Teleradiology Company: Why Subspecialty Expertise Matters More Than Ever

Vesta Teleradiology

This shortage is exacerbated in rural hospitals and underserved areas, where recruiting and retaining subspecialty radiologists is often difficult. Supporting Rural Hospitals and Underserved Areas Rural hospitals often face unique challenges in providing comprehensive radiology services due to limited access to subspecialty radiologists.