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CTRM: Changing how radiologists and clinicians communicate
By Dr. Mark Flyer
The adoption of critical test results management (CTRM) software can bring changes in how radiologists communicate with referring physicians -- changes for the better. In this article, Dr. Mark Flyer of Maimonides Medical Center describes how his hospital's implementation of a CTRM system led to better communication.
August 11, 2013
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Verizon gets FDA nod for 1st healthcare product
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Telecommunications company Verizon has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance for its first healthcare product, a remote cloud-based patient monitoring service.
August 8, 2013
Study finds docs aren't 'gaming' decision-support software
By Erik L. Ridley
Referring physicians sometimes don't like it when clinical decision-support software tells them they can't order an imaging exam. But how often do doctors enter inaccurate lab data to try to "game" the system to get the test they want? Not very often, if the experience of Brigham and Women's Hospital is any indication.
August 7, 2013
ONC chief Mostashari to resign
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Dr. Farzad Mostashari confirmed on his Twitter account (@Farzad_ONC) that he will step down this fall from his position as chief of the U.S. Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC).
August 5, 2013
ONC: Health info exchange on the rise
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Health information exchange between hospitals and other providers increased 41% between 2008 and 2012, according to research from the U.S. Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC).
August 5, 2013
Zotec adds Ariz. firm to client roster
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Zotec Partners has begun providing billing and practice management services for an Arizona firm, SimonMed Imaging.
August 4, 2013
McKesson inks Ariz. contract
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Healthcare information systems firm McKesson has won a contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona for its health management system, the company said.
July 30, 2013
Ditch your index cards: Web-based QA bolsters image quality
By Erik L. Ridley
Quality assurance (QA) for imaging study acquisition can be a little challenging in the PACS era, but a Web-based reporting system for facilitating feedback between radiologists and technologists can get meaningful results, according to research published in the August issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.
July 30, 2013
Agfa begins initial delivery of Impax CV12
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Agfa HealthCare said it has begun installing its first Impax CV12 cardiovascular information system software in North America.
July 29, 2013
McKesson launches RFID cabinets
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Healthcare information systems firm McKesson has introduced radiofrequency identification (RFID) cabinets as part of its Point of Use Supply product line.
July 28, 2013
Zotec acquires billing firm MMP for $200M
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Zotec Partners has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the stock of Medical Management Professionals (MMP) for $200 million.
July 28, 2013
Critical results notification system speeds timely results
By Erik L. Ridley
A critical results notification system that combines software with a defined workflow for telephone communication can efficiently and reliably communicate critical results to referring clinicians, according to researchers from Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.
July 28, 2013
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