Only 11 percent of healthcare organizations described the ICD-10 transition as a "failure to operate in an ICD-10 environment," according to KPMG LLP survey. The survey of 298 attendees of the Nov. 9 Webcast, ICD-10: Just the Beginning, found 80 percent of organizations said the ICD-10 transition has proceeded smoothly. 28 percent stated the ICD-10 transition has been smooth and another 51 percent found "a few technical issues, but overall successful."
"While there seems to be a fairly smooth
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DICOM Medical Imaging Tablet to Untether Radiologists from Workstations
During this RNSA15 this week, IMAGE Information Systems unveiled MED-TAB™ -- the world’s first portable DICOM-calibrated medical image display. The tablet is expected to change teleradiology because for the first time, imaging specialists are not tied to their workstation for premium quality image analysis, measurement and reporting.
MED-TAB can be used for bedside image analysis, in surgery theaters, by on-call radiologists and in emergency situations. It was developed by a team of imaging
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RSNA Launches Image Share Validation Program
During RNSA15, the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), in collaboration with The Sequoia Project, today introduced the Image Share Validation Program, a conformity assessment program that will set the standard for consistency in the marketplace. The Image Share Validation Program will encourage the adoption of image-sharing capabilities by imaging vendors and radiology sites, expanding access to medical images and reports whenever and wherever they are needed. The Validation Program
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Scripps Study Uses Wearable Sensors to Detect Atrial Fibrilation
Researchers at the Scripps Translational Science Institute (STSI) have launched a home-based clinical trial that uses wearable sensor technology to identify people with asymptomatic atrial fibrillation (AFib). STSI is a National Institutes of Health sponsored consortium led by Scripps Health in collaboration with The Scripps Research Institute. Through this innovative partnership, Scripps is leading the effort to translate wireless and genetic medical technologies into high-quality,
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Nuance, NDSC Partner to Deliver Value-Based Imaging Solutions
Nuance and the The National Decision Support Company (NDSC) today jointly announced a strategic collaboration through which the two companies are leveraging the American College of Radiology’s (ACR) Imaging 3.0 tools, enabling radiologists and healthcare provider organizations to comply with current and emerging value based payments models, as well as simplifying the communication between radiologists and ordering physicians.
This will bring radiology back to the way in was 25 years ago, when
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Fujifilm Unveils Next Generation Digital Radiography
During Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) in Chicago this week, FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. unveiled the FDR Visionary Suite*, a next generation Automatic Positioning Digital Radiographic X-ray Room System. The new flagship system was designed to optimize imaging workflow while improving diagnostic capabilities. A flexible fully automated positioning digital radiographic room system allows technologists to focus on what matters most--the patient--positioning, safety, and
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CPSI to Acquire Rural EHR Provider Healthland for $250M
Mobile, AL-based CPSI, a provider of healthcare information solutions to rural and community hospitals, today announced it will acquire Healthland for $250 million, payable approximately 65% in cash and 35% in CPSI common stock. Under terms of the acquisition, CPSI will also acquire Healthland's affiliates, Healthland Inc., American HealthTech, Inc. and Rycan Technologies, Inc.
The acquisition will further strengthen CPSI’s position in providing healthcare information systems to community
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10 ICD-10 Codes Doctors May Need this Thanksgiving
The updated ICD-10 coding system has brought clinicians very interesting (and, admittedly, slightly humorous) diagnostics entries. As the weather cools, the last leaves fall off the trees and tables get packed with food and family for Thanksgiving, it’s a good time to take a look at some of those codes that will have doctors and patients prepared (for anything) this year.
The following infographic created by PatientKeeper compiles 10 Thanksgiving-themed ICD-10 codes that physicians’ should
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Pfizer Acquires Allergan for $160B, Biggest Merger in 15 Years
On Monday, drug maker giant Pfizer Inc. announced it would acquire Botox maker Allergan Pic for $160 billion that would create the world's largest drugmaker. The combined company will be known as Pfizer Plc and move its headquarters to Ireland led by current Pfizer CEO Ian Read. With the addition of Botox to its portfolio, Pfizer expects the deal to greatly enhance its branded products business.
The announcement marks the biggest merger in 15 years and has receive heavy criticism from Hilary
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Report: Health Insurers Fueling Digital Health Transformation
Health insurers are actively deploying new types of digital health as a lever for needed transformation in operational efficiency and transformation to more consumer-focused business models, according to a recent report from Frost & Sullivan. As health insurers pivot to new market realities, digital health will be at the center of enabling their transition to new business models dependent upon maximizing consumer engagement and containing financial risk.
While total health IT spending
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