The Reluctant Innovator
The story of innovation is not complete without an appreciation of "real world" innovation, much of which is grassroots-driven and much of which goes unnoticed... Read More »
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The Do-it-yourself health-care Revolution Gets a Boost
If government, or the private sector, won’t give us an innovative health-care system, the people will create it themselves. That was one of the takeaway lessons at this week’s Lift conference in France, which brought together innovators from around the world to explore how digital technologies are impacting fields ranging from urban planning to health care. Read More »
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White House Council Calls for Health IT Universal Data Exchange
Federal efforts to encourage electronic health record adoption among medical practices should broaden to include a "universal exchange language."
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Report Rests Healthcare Reform Squarely on HIT
While HIT advocates have been warily watching federal budgets for fear that HITECH funding may get slashed, a new report from a high-profile policy group may actually boost the profile of the HIT transformation higher than ever before.
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iPhone Suitable for Reading Virtual Colonoscopy Studies
An iPhone can be successfully used for preliminary reading of virtual colonoscopy studies, according to research presented Thursday at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR).
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Joint DoD, VA EHR Agreement is for Common Architecture, Data and Data Centers
A senior Defense Department official revealed a few more details about what the joint DoD and Veterans Affairs Department electronic health record system will look like while testifying April 6 before a House panel.
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New Software Facilitates Mining of Image Data
Images stored on PACS networks contain a veritable treasure trove of information that could be invaluable in research and clinical practice.
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Radiation Reporting Tools Stalled in Uncertain Euro Markets
...it seems like the cavalry is on its way to the rescue. The open-source protocol for Radiation Exposure Monitoring (REM), developed by Chicago-based Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE), has been widely adopted by radiology system vendors.
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New Open Protocols Look Set to Eliminate Image Transfer on CDs
Cross-Community Access for Imaging (XCA-I) is expected to be integrated by vendors into both PACS and vendor-neutral imaging software by the end of this year.
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Global Survey Tracks Mobile Phone Use for Health Activities
More than eight in 10 countries are using mobile phones to support healthcare activities, according to a new report from the World Health Organization.
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