First large review of data across several different forms of cancer
Driven by long-term drops in lung, colorectal, breast and prostate cancer
Researchers find roughly one in ten children received unneeded services in 2014
Latest version emphasizes cybersecurity and interoperability risks
Seeking refund for scans and payment for repeat mammograms
Based on patient satisfaction, mortality, and readmission rates from 2009 through 2013
Accuracy similar to manual interpretation of conventional histological images
Similar bill previously vetoed
Insights from healthcare analytics expert, Brian Robertson
Google Health's DeepMind appears poised to diagnose on par with expert radiologists
Targets fibroblast activation prior to it causing permanent damage
Facilities are leased to affiliates of BMI Healthcare under long-term leases
Active lives and diets high in omega-3 fatty acids did not protect their hearts
Insights on leadership from the Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s 2019 National Forum
Performed exam on his own neck for remote interpretation
Only 5 cents of every dollar spent in healthcare
Generates concern over misuse of electronic messaging
Researchers assess the appeal of underground exchanges
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An increase of 4.6 percent, less than the overall GDP growth of 5.4 percent
Insights from the Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s 2019 National Forum
Enables clinical decision support by highlighting relevant text in the report
Followed release of ACS updated guidelines
Collect insights from X-ray scans for orthopaedic patients
Part of year-end government funding agreement
Almost 80 percent plan to ramp up AI adoption over next two years
As FDA prepares nationwide standard, framing information meaningfully is key
Deal involved sale of RadioMed Corporation to IZI Medical
More personalized, automated analysis
Eliminating risk of infection due to ineffective reprocessing
Increase observed in non-emergency situations
20 percent YOY increase in telemedicine as a skill
Would enable it to compete with larger players in the market
Made claims over use of equipment, including ultrasound
Researchers looked at over 3 million cancer cases spanning 40 years
Affects PACS, enterprise imaging systems, EHRs, downtime
Most frequent involve CT scans
Creating more of a 'one-stop-shop' for medical technology
Rede PACS2 includes Custom Workflow Design Engine
Both Elekta and Medtronic will invest in ViewRay
