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Vocada boosts client list
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Healthcare information technology software developer Vocada has added a clutch of new U.S. clients for its critical test results management (CTRM) application, Veriphy.
August 28, 2006
A year later, Hurricane Katrina offers lessons in disaster recovery for healthcare IT
By Wayne Forrest
Hospitals, clinics, and community practices were not immune to the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. How well they fared during the storm was a matter of disaster preparedness and a degree of geographical good fortune. How well they have recovered since Katrina is a testament to their resiliency and the kindness of others.
August 28, 2006
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Filmless OR increases efficiency, workflow
By Jonathan S. Batchelor
Radiology touches almost all other areas of medical practice, and it's no longer sufficient for PACS technology to be restricted to the radiology department. In fact, PACS capabilities in the operating room (OR) have become very important from a workflow and efficiency standpoint.
August 28, 2006
Exam reconciliation tool improves PACS error handling
By Erik L. Ridley
The use of an automated patient exam reconciliation tool can quickly and efficiently deal with PACS errors, according to researchers from the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center (MDACC) in Houston.
August 27, 2006
Think of it as YouTube for radiology
By Brian Casey
August 23, 2006
Agfa posts profitable Q2
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Agfa HealthCare reported second-quarter net sales of 365 million euros ($466 million U.S.), up 1.7% compared with the 359 million euros ($458 million) turned in during the second quarter of 2005.
August 23, 2006
Allscripts notches EHR install, MedAxiom alliance
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Healthcare information technology developer Allscripts reported that that Indiana Heart Associates of Indianapolis will deploy the firm's TouchWorks electronic health record (EHR) technology.
August 23, 2006
3D penetrates trauma imaging niche
By Cynthia E. Keen
The use of 3D imaging in trauma applications is escalating rapidly, helping to improve the process of surgical planning, and in some cases eliminating or reducing the extent of invasive surgeries. The technology is also stimulating face-to-face collaboration between radiologists and surgeons.
August 23, 2006
Barriers still hinder lung CAD adoption
By Eric Barnes
A decade into the game, lung CAD appears to work well enough to be considered a serious tool for screening CT lung data. Several studies have shown gains in detecting clinically significant nodules. So why don't more radiologists use CAD in daily practice? There are many reasons, but most revolve around workflow and practice issues rather than the efficacy of CAD itself.
August 23, 2006
AuntMinnie.com PACS Insider
By Erik L. Ridley
August 22, 2006
Empiric bolsters customer roster
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Healthcare informatics vendor Empiric Systems of Morrisville, NC, has signed a new client for its Encompass.Net RIS/PACS network.
August 22, 2006
Bush signs health information executive order
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reported that President Bush signed a multifaceted executive order yesterday that directs federal agencies that administer or support health insurance programs to take steps that will result in more complete and open information for consumers.
August 22, 2006
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