The healthcare industry has gone under a massive structural and operational change over the last few decades. Most of its conventional ways of operations have now been replaced with the latest innovations and technologies, and the healthcare sector is showing a growing trend of adopting more of it. Hence, the operations and the functionalities of […]
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MITA Reports Monetize Imaging’s Central Role In State Economies
The health care sector is one of the most important and functional sectors of any economy. It is the domain that directly with the quality of human resources of the country. If health is not kept good, the quality of human labor will also depreciate. Hence, the maintenance and governance of the healthcare sector measurably […]
How Environmental, Socioeconomic, Factors Impact Missed Radiology Appointments
No-shows or non-attendance for radiology visits has a negative impact on patients and clinicians. It not only adds to the cost of overall healthcare through wasted resources and poor allocation. Generally, medical imaging departments schedule appointments for all modalities. However, there is still a trend of no-show and it is important to understand the reason. […]
RSNA 2018: How AI can Help, but also Hack into Medical Imaging
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and web-based services have largely benefitted the world of medicine. From sharing medical records and diagnostic images to transferring critical reports, the internet has immensely helped patients all over the world. But, the increasing use of such technology has also ignited security concerns. A group of researchers based in […]
Half of Imaging Patients are in Fear
Reducing Fear in Imaging Patients Diagnostic imaging is the umbrella term used to describe the X-rays, CT scans, or MRIs that doctors use to confirm a patient’s diagnosis or to monitor treatment. Imaging is an invaluable tool for clinicians. Since we cannot easily open the body up to see what is wrong, imaging does the […]
7T MRI Approved for Diagnostic Use
The FDA has recently approved the Magnetom Terra 7-Tesla, or 7T, MRI machine for diagnostic use. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machines have been used as diagnostic tools since 1977 when the first case of cancer was identified using the device. Since then, the machines have been prescribed for use by internists, orthopedists and many other […]
The Truth About Cyber-Security in Healthcare Imaging
Despite the recent increases in large-scale cyber attacks all over various industries, radiology has come out relatively unscathed. Still, experts state that providers need to remain vigilant or else they are next. Cyber-security Dangers within Medical Imaging Last year highlighted the need for strong cyber-security systems in this digital era as major cyber crimes such as WannaCry earned headlines […]
How Medical Imaging is Being Threatened by Cyber Attackers and What You Can do to Prevent it
The University of North Texas just performed this survey to investigate PACS security usage and architectures in over 40 institutions. The organizations varied in size from 100-1,000 bed facilities and represented 50,000-1,000,000 examinations each year. The information in the UNT survey displayed several potential vulnerabilities in regards to security plans. Because of the Federal HIPAA […]