Risk model performs poorly at predicting atrial fibrillation An analysis of electronic medical records (EMRs) found that a previously validated risk model for predicting atrial fibrillation did a poor job predicting atrial fibrillation. The model underpredicted atrial fibrillation in low-risk individuals and overpredicted atrial fibrillation in high-risk individuals. The model
Digirad Corporation was named one of Insights Success Magazine’s 10 Fastest Growing Healthcare Solution Provider Companies for 2016. With the US Healthcare industry rapidly evolving in the advancement of technology, digital media, and mobile devices, Digirad is setting the industry standard in delivering convenient, effective, and efficient healthcare solutions on
What MACRA’s ‘go at your own pace’ could mean for providers The shift to value-base care has fueled discussion among many experts who claim providers do not have enough time or resources to succeed under a pay-for-performance system. A Deloitte 2016 survey found 50 percent of physicians have never heard
Grab your winter coat and join us in the Windy City for RSNA’s 102nd Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, from November 27 through December 2. More than 51,000 total attendees are expected at RSNA 2016, including 26,000 healthcare professionals, representing more than 130 countries. These radiologists, medical specialists, administrators and
Healthcare is ever changing, so it’s important to stay up to date on advancements and issues that may impact the development, operation, maintenance, and growth of your services. Here are some important developments: Having an irregular heartbeat does increase risk of heart attack, major study finds One million people in
MedAxiom’s TransFORUM Fall ’16 conference will be held October 28-30 at the JW Marriott in the heart of downtown Austin, Texas. Participants will have the opportunity to network with esteemed peers from hundreds of programs across the nation and connect with executives, consultants and industry representatives that are all part
2017 updates: What you need to know The Standards and Guidelines for Nuclear/PET Accreditation are instrumental in effecting the quality of patient care that the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) is committed to maintaining. As an accreditation organization, they work hard to ensure their program strikes a balance between the changing
The supply and pricing of isotopes in the market has been gaining attention for some time now and for good reason. Nuclear medicine is dependent on a continuous supply of technetium, and the market doesn’t seem to be offering any outward sign of comfort. Cause for concern? In short, yes,
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