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Cloud-based imaging: The new catalyst for healthcare transformation

AuntMinnie

When it comes to medical imaging, radiology is what most often comes to mind, and for good reason. A large percentage of medical imaging created by most hospitals tends to come from the radiology department. In most cases, medical images and scans are placed into an electronic medical record (EMR) as a link.

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Patient access to imaging reports faster post-Cures Act enactment

AuntMinnie

A key provision in the 21st Century Cures Act has led to decreased time for patients to access imaging results, according to research published March 27 in the American Journal of Roentgenology. This means that patients can instantly access their imaging, potentially before the exam’s ordering provider can review them.

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ARRS: Dartmouth poster wins for CVD risk prediction potential using mammograms

AuntMinnie

The research included 1,216 women (40-75 years) without known coronary artery disease who had a routine screening mammogram and cardiovascular risk factors available in the electronic medical record within one year of the index mammogram (January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2012).

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Automated protocoling algorithm reduces radiologist CT workload

AuntMinnie

Imaging exam protocoling is a task that increases radiologists' workload and can cause workflow inefficiency, Chung and colleagues explained. "The system represents a solution for reducing radiologists' time spent performing noninterpretive tasks while improving care efficiency," it noted. during the pilot phase, 42.2% Inpatient exams 3.5

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Standardized reporting categorizes breast cancer detection methods

AuntMinnie

A standardized detection reporting system can help radiologists accurately categorize how breast cancer is identified -- either through screening or symptomatic presentation -- when performing image-guided breast biopsies, researchers have found. These included the following: symptomatic presentations, imaging modalities, and other.

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HIMSS and Korean Health Information Service Sign Memorandum of Understanding on Electronic Medical Record Adoption at HIMSS 2024

Imaging Technology

According to HIMSS, the MOU establishes a three-year collaborative relationship between HIMSS and the Republic of Korea for Electronic Medical Record adoption in hospitals throughout the country. For his part, Lim said the collaboration with a healthcare IT leader will help his country achieve EMR standards nationwide.

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Improving interoperability between the PACS and EMR

Radiology Business

Radiologists need better access to patient data stored in the electronic medical record, imaging IT expert Rik Primo explains.