News
Improving Patient Comprehension of Radiologic Reports with AI and ChatGPT
2024 28 Jun
Radiologic reports are traditionally written by radiologists to convey detailed findings from medical imaging to other healthcare professionals. However, as patients become more involved in their healthcare decisions, there is a growing demand for these reports to be easily understandable by patients themselves. This shift towards patient-centred...Read more
Electronic Smart Order-Set for Diagnostic Stewardship of C. difficile Infection
2024 28 Jun
A new study published in the American Journal of Infection Control highlights a novel approach to testing for Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) based on the principles of diagnostic stewardship. At Memorial Healthcare System in Hollywood, Fla., revised guidelines for ordering C. diff tests reduced inappropriate testing by 20%, which can help...Read more
Breakthrough: First Beating-Heart Transplants
2024 28 Jun
Ken Miller of Ferndale, Michigan, has become the first person to undergo a beating heart transplant and one of only a few in the U.S. to have this surgery. In this groundbreaking procedure, the transplant team at Henry Ford Hospital, led by cardiac and transplant surgeon Dr Kyle Miletic, successfully implanted Miller’s new heart while...Read more
HIMSS on National Networks and Frameworks for Healthcare Interoperability
2024 27 Jun
With the increasing adoption of Electronic Health Records (EHRs), healthcare has witnessed a transformative shift from manual to digital data handling. Initially, the communication between healthcare providers relied heavily on faxes and later eFaxes. These methods, though innovative at the time, were labour-intensive and prone to errors. Faxes...Read more
Gamification App to Support for Blood Donation
2024 27 Jun
Blood donation is a vital, altruistic act that supports public health by ensuring an adequate blood supply for medical emergencies. It is a socially responsible activity that also offers a sense of personal satisfaction and self-care. Despite these benefits, the commitment to regular blood donation can be hindered by uncomfortable experiences,...Read more
Industry News
Commission Launches Stakeholder Consultation on the Digital Europe Programme
2024 27 Jun
Today, the Commission has launched a 12-week open stakeholder consultation on the Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL). The consultation seeks to gain insights into the needs of stakeholders related to the digital transformation, DIGITAL's benefits and possible improvements. As such, it will gather diverse perspectives from small and medium-sized...Read more
ABMS Announces New Board of Directors and Executive Committee Members
2024 27 Jun
The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), the leading not-for-profit organization overseeing the certification of physicians and medical specialists in the United States, announces the election of new members of the Board of Directors at the June ABMS Board of Directors meeting. “For almost a century, ABMS has depended on the expertise...Read more
UltraSight and Butterfly Garden Partner to Enhance AI Real-Time Guidance in Point of Care Ultrasound
2024 27 Jun
Leveraging Butterfly Network’s platform, UltraSight seeks to enable patients to access cardiac imaging with real-time AI guidance UltraSight , a digital health pioneer transforming cardiac imaging through the power of artificial intelligence, announced it has joined Butterfly Garden , an artificial intelligence (AI) Marketplace launched...Read more
VKD Annual Conference in Osnabrück and 107th General Assembly
2024 26 Jun
Hospital Reform: Clinic Management Demands Significant Changes The topics discussed at the 66th Annual Conference of the Association of German Hospital Directors (VKD) in Osnabrück on June 25th and 26th were of high importance, engaging the roughly 130 participants. The primary topic was the potential impacts of the proposed major hospital...Read more
The 2024 COMPAMED Innovation Forum: Implant Technologies Revolutionise Medicine
2024 26 Jun
Major economic significance of high-growth field Medical technology implants have revolutionised the healthcare sector. Thanks to miniaturisation and their growing intelligence, small, powerful devices are performing more and more tasks in the human body. “From pacemakers to artificial joints and innovative neurological implants, they...Read more
Articles
Transforming Through Data
2024 24 May
Healthcare has recently witnessed a monumental shift propelled by the wide-spread adoption and integration of digital technologies. Digital tools and technologies are transforming care delivery to patients and streamlining processes across all care levels and settings. At its core, digital transformation heralds a new era of efficiency, accessibility,...Read more
EUropean Federation for CAncer IMages – Using Technology to Improve Cancer Care
2024 24 May
An overview of the EUropean Federation for CAncer IMages (EUCAIM) initiative to catalyse innovation and adoption of digital technologies in cancer care, and faster and more accurate clinical decision-making, diagnostics, treatment, and predictive medicine for cancer patients. Key Points The EUropean Federation for CAncer IMages...Read more
Healthcare’s Digital Transformation with HIMSS: Challenges, Innovations, and the Road Ahead
2024 24 May
Healthcare's transformation hinges on digitalisation, navigating challenges and steps to integrate data, leverage AI, fortify cybersecurity, and enable global data exchange. Strategic planning, collaboration, and innovation are needed to navigate this journey towards excellence in patient care. Key Points Digitalisation is driving...Read more
The Chessboard of Radiology: Learning from Each Move Through Peer Review
2024 24 May
Key Points In the precise and critical field of radiology, peer review embodies the philosophy of continuous improvement. Like chess grandmasters who meticulously analyse every move to enhance their gameplay, radiologists engaged in peer review explore their diagnostic decisions, learning from each case to improve patient outcomes. Peer...Read more
Rookie Mistakes in AI Transition for Healthcare
2024 24 May
Implementing AI in healthcare must include strategic vision, stakeholder engagement, ROI understanding, regulatory compliance, and scalability planning to fully leverage AI's potential to improve patient care and institutional efficiency. Key Points AI offers solutions to healthcare challenges by enhancing diagnostic precision, operational...Read more
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SCAI 2026 Fellows Courses
2026 09 Dec
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