What is the role of medical images and radiology in VBC? Do diagnostic images play a role in supporting value-based care? Do radiologists have a part in improving patient outcomes? Of course they do! But to set the record straight for those who aren’t convinced, we’ve
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Sharing diagnostic images on messaging apps raises privacy and security issues. We use mobile devices and messaging apps to share our locations, photos of our family, and travel updates. So why not diagnostic images? Common messaging apps like WhatsApp are incorporated almost routinely into the radiology
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11 tips to protect your DR detectors for digital radiography. Rad techs often ask us for best practices for protecting DR detectors. My number one suggestion? Handle them with care. Many medical imaging providers have upgraded from CR to DR imaging because the technology is more efficient, quicker,
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The obsolescence of X-ray equipment and its fundamental role in diagnosis. By: Dr. Miguel Ángel Trapero, Hospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcón Editor’s note: the Spanish Society of Medical Radiology (SERAM) recently published its "Guidelines for Renewal and Technology Update in Radiology," in which it analyzes the situation of medical
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Artificial Intelligence, 3D printing, and Internet of Things continue to trend in 2018. Read the blog in Spanish To see the new trends in radiology in 2018, just take a look back at 2017. AI has come a long way; wearables have become every day, 3D printing
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A review of the most popular blogs about diagnostic imaging in 2017. As we welcome the New Year, we pause to look back at some of our most well-received posts about radiology and healthcareIT in 2017. Topics that interested our readers the most were practices and
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Imaging tests are first and least invasive option for diagnosis. By Rachel Lynch, Press and Media Coordinator, Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance. Each year cancer takes the lives of over 500,000 Americans (1). Fortunately, cancer studies have shown that early detection yields better outcomes for patients – and diagnostic
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Look for increased use of radiology apps in 2018. Read the blog in Spanish. There are many old friends and a few new capabilities in the list of best radiology apps for 2018. In both iOS (with over 2.2 million apps) and Android (more than 2.8 million
Read More Busque un mayor uso de aplicaciones de radiología en 2018. Existen muchos viejos amigos y nuevas habilidades en la lista de las mejores apps de radiología en 2018. Tanto para iOS (con mas de 2.2 millones de apps) como para Android (con mas de 2.8 millones
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INEBA’s integrated neurosciences approach requires access to complete electronic medical record, including images. By Lic. Julio Sejtman, Project Manager, Instituto de Neurociencias Buenos. (Lea la historia de INEBA en español. Leia este blog em português.) The Instituto de Neurociencias Buenos Aires (INEBA) is a specialized multidisciplinary center that provides inpatient and
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