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ECRI makes case at HIMSS for IT patient safety leadership
by John W. Mitchell 02/23/2017It's time for IT staff to step up and be seen
Konica Minolta jumps into secure enterprise imaging at HIMSS with Exa
by John W. Mitchell 02/23/2017Zero footprint universal viewer designed with physician workflow in mind
Addressing hope, frustration and value-based uncertainty at HIMSS
by John W. Mitchell 02/22/2017Five voices chime in on the issues currently impacting health care's 'triple aim'
HIMSS senior staff provide wide-ranging presentation on state of health IT
by John W. Mitchell 02/21/2017Addressing uncertainty and defining priorities
What makes for a smooth EHR transition? The right culture
by John W. Mitchell 02/21/2017Lessons from Houston Methodist at HIMSS
IBM's Ginny Rometty delivers optimistic HIMSS keynote
by John W. Mitchell 02/20/2017CEO is 'profoundly hopeful' as cognitive computing enters medicine
Philips leadership shares health vision at HIMSS media event
by John W. Mitchell 02/20/2017Progress in bringing predictive analytics to the care continuum
Houston leasing and finance conference examines medical device market
by John W. Mitchell 02/19/2017$172 billion was spent on medical devices in 2016
Cut infusion pump dosing errors in half with integrated software
by John W. Mitchell 02/16/2017To err is human, and errors in patient safety are unacceptable
Majority of recent health data breaches were an inside job: report
by John W. Mitchell 02/15/2017'We believe that 2017 will be the year of insider breach awareness'
ACS and Johns Hopkins aim to cut surgery stays in half with $16 million study
by John W. Mitchell 02/10/2017Seeking 750 brave hospitals to reinvent protocol
Simple blood test can help clinicians assess patient's risk of heart problems
by John W. Mitchell 02/09/2017Test generates an age, sex and gene expression score to determine risk
New evidence that manufacturer guidelines fall short for endoscope reprocessing
by John W. Mitchell 02/06/2017Using a tiny camera, researchers get the dirt on disinfection
New fMRI assisted, circuit-mapping method might improve Parkinson’s treatment
by John W. Mitchell 02/01/2017Applying engineering principles to neurology
Is 4-D MR imaging ready to go mainstream?
by John W. Mitchell 02/01/2017As data analytics evolve, powerful techniques may change the way we view heart disease
Using fMRI to predict long-term concussion complications
by John W. Mitchell 01/27/2017Imaging brain patterns to discern which patients will have persistent symptoms
New evidence supports catheter ablation for treating atrial fibrillation
by John W. Mitchell 01/23/2017Invasive fluoroscopic procedure shown to be preferable to medication alone
Mammography recall rate of 12-14 percent may be optimal: study
by John W. Mitchell 01/20/2017Researchers find 'sweet spot' for detection is higher than prevailing standard
'Trumpcare' likely to both contrast and mirror Obamacare
by John W. Mitchell 01/16/2017Free market policy insider offers take on ACA replacement
Radiology acceptance of non-research payments lower than other specialties
by John W. Mitchell 01/15/2017Only 2,008 of 38,857 received honorariums, other perks
Keith O'Dell
by John Pritchard II 01/13/2017Former team member rejoins Venture Medical's sales team
Kidney transplant patient survival rates improve with big data
by John W. Mitchell 01/11/2017Better predictive modeling helps tailor specific post-transplant care to each patient
Most radiologists likely to be deemed non-patient-facing under new federal payment system
by John W. Mitchell 01/09/2017Tool developed by imaging policy group helps rads manage MIPS impact
CT images generate 3-D heart valve models to aid in pre-surgery planning
by John W. Mitchell 01/04/2017Patient-specific model mimics physiology of artificial valve pressure response
Fatty diet may improve diagnosis of lethal heart condition with PET/CT
by John W. Mitchell 01/04/2017Patient a day late for appointment tips off researchers
Study finds patient-centered radiology approach still not reality
by John W. Mitchell 01/04/2017But a trend toward patient access to reports and face time is emerging
Study confirms disconnect between radiology pay and pending MACRA changes
by John W. Mitchell 01/02/2017Possible flaw in reimbursement model outlined
Unique image-guided probe lights up tumors to help surgeons operate better
by John W. Mitchell 12/21/2016Tumors emit more acidic pH than surrounding tissue
Fetal MR confirms brain abnormalities found in three of every 1,000 pregnancies
by John W. Mitchell 12/16/2016Study supports MR as supplemental scan when ultrasound spots a problem
AAMI's infusion pump safety guide targets C-Suite to reduce errors
by John W. Mitchell 12/15/2016Without hospital execs on board, safety efforts fall flat
Reaching the right terms in hospital-radiologist contracting at RSNA
by John W. Mitchell 12/06/2016Establish trust, know your entitlements and be mindful of Stark Laws
Aspect Imaging launches helium-free, compact hand and wrist MR at RSNA
by John W. Mitchell 12/05/2016Currently developing compact units for use with NICU babies and ER stroke patients
For radiologists, MIPS preparation analogous to 'colonoscopy prep'
by John W. Mitchell 12/05/2016Although unpleasant, adapting to MACRA is good medicine: RSNA panel
FBI warns RSNA attendees about the threat of radiation theft from a health facility
by John W. Mitchell 12/05/2016Hospital accountability is crucial to diminishing risk
IBM Watson Health and Merge demo cognitive works in progress at RSNA
by John W. Mitchell 12/05/2016Leveraging big data and AI for personalized care
RSNA gadolinium briefing draws many attendees but no new conclusions
by John W. Mitchell 12/04/2016Practicing caution as new evidence emerges on a 'touchy subject'
Hologic showcases Affirm prone breast biopsy system at RSNA
by John W. Mitchell 12/02/2016Also unveils FDA-pending, real-time needle biopsy and verification system
From guns to implanted clips, avoidable MR injuries have not gone away
by John W. Mitchell 12/02/2016RSNA session addresses an increasing demand for caution
Canon launches 'stepping stone to DR' tablet at RSNA
by John W. Mitchell 12/01/2016DR Tablet Solution could ease transition for facilities requiring upgrade
Diagnosing radiologist burnout and prescribing the right changes to cure it
by John W. Mitchell 12/01/2016Although well paid, many radiologists struggle to be happy
Physicians at RSNA make case for contrast-enhanced ultrasound
by John W. Mitchell 11/29/2016Reduces radiation exposure, on par with MR for diagnosing liver lesions
Sectra shows off collaborative and machine learning developments at RSNA
by John W. Mitchell 11/29/2016Seeks user input for emerging peer work platforms and predictive clinical tools
Novarad showcases market-ready workflow solutions and eye-catching projects at RSNA
by John W. Mitchell 11/29/2016ChameleonDR may simplify transition to digital radiology
Philips dives into machine learning with several RSNA unveilings
by John W. Mitchell 11/28/2016Making equipment work better through automating workflows and big data insights
Clarius Mobile Health showcases hi-res app ultrasound at RSNA
by John W. Mitchell 11/27/2016Pocket scanner works with Apple and Android phones for secure, bedside scans
If headache CT scans in the ED reduce 30-day returns, does that justify them?
by John W. Mitchell 11/23/2016Study assesses trade-off between upfront costs and downstream costs
Research charities thoroughly before making your donations
by John W. Mitchell 11/22/2016Even in the spirit of giving, there is no substitute for due diligence
Researchers use MR to show individual's brains are as unique as fingerprints
by John W. Mitchell 11/21/2016Findings could lead to new disease biomarkers
Cardiac PET/CT catches heart attack, stroke candidates that stress tests miss
by John W. Mitchell 11/16/2016Imaging calcium build-up can be the difference between life and death
$2.6 million NIH epilepsy grant to focus on enhanced MR applications
by John W. Mitchell 11/09/2016Key part of study will be to refine 3T MR images to clarity of 7T MR to enable surgical treatment