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Report: Hospitals Not Meeting Electronic Medical Record Stimulus Requirements

Mar 11

A new report from the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society’s (HIMSS) has found that hospitals will face significant challenges in order to comply with health IT requirements of the federal economic stimulus package.

HIMSS compared the requirements of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) stimulus against its 7-stage Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Adoption Model (see image below).

The majority of HITECH requirements fall under the most difficult Electronic Medical Record categories – categories that very few hospitals currently meet, a recent article from Government Health IT points out:

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Don’t Miss These Upcoming Healthcare IT & Radiology Conferences

Feb 23

Are you looking to expand your knowledge of the latest advances in healthcare IT? Could you benefit from a few days of networking with other radiologists and healthcare professionals?

Look no further than the healthcare IT and radiology conferences highlighted below.

March 4-8
European Congress of Radiology
Vienna, Austria
ECR 2010 represents the medical specialty of radiology throughout Europe and the Mediterranean. The ECR comprises an executive committee, a programme planning committee, a technical exhibition committee, an international relations committee and 15 scientific subcommittees

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Radiology Information System (RIS) Market to Reach $415.8 million by 2013

Feb 19

The future looks bright for diagnostic imaging.

According to a report from ReportLinker, worldwide diagnostic imaging and Radiology Information System (RIS) markets will reach $415.8 million by 2013. Moreover, as RIS systems are integrated with electronic patient records, market growth may be even stronger.

The ability to identify additional diseases at an earlier stage through diagnostic imaging will stimulate the demand for information management systems.

The report pinpoints key drivers of diagnostic imaging and radiology information system market growth, including:

Lower costs
Improved efficiency
Complete audit trails
Centralized patient information
Help to achieve HIPAA compliance

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Could Secondary Use of Electronic Medical Records Be Your Healthcare Organization’s Greatest Asset?

Feb 17

The immediate, primary benefits of electronic medical records are well-recognized: improved efficiency for physicians and enhanced safety for patients.

But what are the secondary benefits?

According to a recent survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, secondary use of electronic medical records may become a healthcare organizations’ greatest asset over the next five years. Data mined from health information systems could help improve patient care, predict trends in public health and reduce healthcare costs.

The survey, “Transforming Healthcare Through Secondary Use of Health Data,” found 90% of healthcare executives say the secondary use of health information from electronic health records will significantly improve patient care.

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Patients Demand Online Access to Radiology Results

Feb 11

Radiology Information Systems (RIS) have come a long way in streamlining tasks and providing 24/7 access to radiology results for physicians across an enterprise.

But results from a recent Wake Forest University School of Medicine study show there still may be one missing piece of the puzzle. According to the study, many patients are dissatisfied with the lack of detail in MRI, CT scan and ultrasound test results – as well as the amount of time it takes to receive results.

Patients in the study want online access to radiology results as soon as they are available to enable them to:

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PACS Adoption to Experience Significant Growth by 2015

Feb 05

Just what will the Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) market look like in five years?

A recent GlobalData report sheds light on the future growth and adoption of Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS). “US Picture Arching and Communication Systems (PACS) Market: Increasing Adoption to Drive Growth,” found that the market will:

Grow by 13% annually for the next seven years
Reach $2.5 billion in 2015, up from $1 billion in 2008

The report also found that PACS adoption will be driven by:

1. Small and mid-sized hospitals looking to cut costs and increase efficiency.

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Top 5 Benefits of a Picture Archiving and Communication System

Jan 28

Technology advancements are rapidly changing the medical industry – the radiology field, in particular. Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) are enabling physicians to quickly and easily share diagnostic imaging information, reports and images electronically.

In a recent post, the British Medical Advisor Jobs blog highlights some of the many benefits of PACS on patient care and physician efficiency. We’ve summarized that information and created the “Top 5 PACS Benefits” list:

1. PACS reduces the need for film in diagnostic imaging, saving on both the costs to buy film and the space needed to house film.

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Digital Mammography Video Highlights Benefits for Patient Care and Workflow

Jan 22

Digital mammography, particularly when integrated with a Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS), can empower healthcare organizations to improve workflow and deliver higher-quality patient care.

For Provena St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee, Illinois, digital mammography is an integral part of its strategic plan to put the most advanced technology in the hands of staff and deliver the best possible care for patients.

In this digital mammography video from Provena St. Mary’s, hospital administrators, radiologists, oncologists, OB/GYNs, nurses and even breast cancer patients share insight on the benefits of the system.

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Mammography Equipment Market Projected to Grow to $585 Million by 2015

Jan 19

The US mammography equipment market is forecast to grow by 3.6% a year to reach nearly $585 million in 2015, according to a recent report from GlobalData.

Driving the growth of the mammography equipment market are:

1. Technology advancements

2. Increased public awareness

3. Highly efficient digital technology

4. Low dosage featured in digital equipment

5. Increased use of digital mammography equipment

The report, “US Mammography Equipment Market: Product Innovations to Drive Growth,” found that the Full-Field Digital Mammography (FFDM) equipment segment contributes the largest amount of revenue in the overall mammography equipment market. FFDM accounted for 95% of all revenue in 2008.

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Resources for the Latest Healthcare Advances

Jan 08

To help radiology and healthcare IT professionals stay informed of the latest healthcare advances, we have identified three more useful online resources and publications. Discover even more tools by viewing our full list of radiology and healthcare resources.

Health Management Technology Magazine: Health Management Technology is a monthly publication dedicated to helping IT professionals stay current on the latest healthcare advances. Its content focuses on electronic medical records, revenue cycle management and networking infrastructure. The site is a comprehensive resource, complete with event listings, polls, the latest news, tips, videos and blogs.

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