The coronavirus pandemic has the potential to overwhelm busy provider organizations, but social media could provide relief, according to one new study. 

Northeast Radiology said the breach first occurred back in January, with “unauthorized” individuals gaining access to 29 patients’ personal information. 

“Having a common service for the radiology departments in the region simplifies our everyday operations and enables more efficient diagnostics. Sectra’s experience in delivering similar services was important for us when choosing a vendor,” says Inger Hallin, Head of the Radiology Department, Region Halland.

Their ultimate goal is to pilot solutions that prioritize time spent with patients, rather than cumbersome tasks tied to the EHR, the partners said. 

Emergency medicine providers want more “brevity” and "clarity” in their radiology reports, according to a new survey.  

Imaging physicians working in the tech space are joining the bandwagon to urge their peers to say goodbye to CDs. 

Notwithstanding the hopes and fears around AI, medical 3D printing is the emerging technology that could help pull radiology into the realm of the indispensable. Thanks to progress toward permanent billing codes, the future of reimbursable 3D printing is taking shape.

In a recent survey, researchers found that physicians see high clinical value in outside imaging studies, but gaining access is often a “cumbersome" and "frustrating" chore.