Four short years after the nation’s first Breast Density Inform law was fought for and enacted in Connecticut, the grassroots movement by patient advocates has resulted in a tidal wave of legislation that shows no signs of abating. As of this writing, 11 states now have mandatory Breast Density Inform legislation: Connecticut, Texas, Virginia, New York, California, Hawaii, Maryland, Tennessee, Alabama, Nevada and Oregon. The 2013 state legislative sessions gave rise to 191 new bills, meaning half of the country now either has or has drafted breast density notification legislation.

When Hurricane Sandy struck the East Coast in late October 2012, the Continuum Cancer Centers of New York was in the process of integrating its databases into one unified system.  The project was part of an initiative to greatly increase patient safety and quality of care across its facilities, which were spread out over various locations in Manhattan. Fortunately for them, the push for integration proved to be invaluable that fall, as other hospitals in the city scrambled to recover in Sandy’s aftermath.

Located throughout New York’s Mid-Hudson Valley, Health Quest has developed partnerships with four different radiation oncology centers. These forward-thinking partners join forces to offer a truly integrated healthcare environment. The partnership is based on a clear vision to improve the healthcare of the communities by providing quality patient care through a commitment to excellence, innovation and state-of-the-art technologies.

We’ve lived through decades of innovation in imaging technology, from developing radiology information systems/picture archive and communication systems (RIS/PACS) architectures that digitize and store millions of images, to building out workflows and Web services that expand access and drive efficiencies. Industry consolidation and other factors in the last few years have made an indelible impact on radiology by commoditizing these services and forcing radiologists into a volume-based mindset. The push/pull in the years ahead will not make this any easier — aging baby boomers will increase the imaging-prone population, while the growing influence of accountable care organizations (ACOs) and integrated health networks will look to eliminate unnecessary imaging.
Treatment Planning systems, RT planning software

This is a brief overview of the newest software systems available on the treatment planning systems market.

 

With the sheer volume of patient information growing by the minute in the healthcare industry, it is important for providers to have an information system that not only captures and maintains data, but also performs its functions effectively and meaningfully. As the electronic health record (EHR) requirements for Stage 2 meaningful use (MU) continue to bear down on clinicians, vendors — especially in the field of oncology — will need to tweak and adjust to ensure their systems fulfill the needs of providers.

Realizing most radiologists evaluating new flat panel displays may not be savvy on how display screens are constructed or all the features, here is a quick overview. This article includes a brief history of how medical-grade display technology has evolved over the past decade and what to look for on the most current product lines.
Improving Efficiency and Throughput Using Wireless DR

With all of the major X-ray vendors now offering wireless digital radiography (DR) systems, prices have dropped and it is becoming an industry standard for digital X-ray room replacements, primarily for computed radiography (CR) systems.

H7N9 pneumonia is characterized by imaging findings that differentiate it from other types of pneumonia, including rapidly progressive changes in the lungs and pulmonary connective tissues, according to the first study to describe radiologic findings in the disease. The results are published online in the journal Radiology.

 
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