Imaging Informatics: Page 583

Technique boosts x-ray CAD results for TB

By Eric Barnes

Dutch researchers have developed an algorithm to improve the robustness of computer-aided detection (CAD) to identify tuberculosis (TB) on chest x-rays -- enabling CAD to significantly improve the detection of thoracic abnormalities.

February 1, 2015

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January 31, 2015

ACR calls for info on barriers to data exchange

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The American College of Radiology (ACR) is asking the radiology community to provide it with information on cases in which hospitals or electronic health record vendors proactively block the sharing of healthcare information.

January 29, 2015

ONC unveils draft HIT interoperability road map

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) has released a draft road map for implementing an interoperable health IT system over the next three years.

January 29, 2015

Brazil team finds WhatsApp suitable for reviewing bone fractures

By Erik L. Ridley

WhatsApp Messenger is one of the most popular instant messaging apps for smartphones today. But it's not just for chatting or sharing videos and photos: It can also be used as a diagnostic tool for viewing certain types of CT scans and radiographs, according to a study from Brazil.

January 29, 2015

CMS signals intent to change MU requirements

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Reacting to widespread concern over the burden of meeting current meaningful use (MU) reporting requirements, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) said it will soon propose a number of changes to the healthcare IT incentive program.

January 28, 2015