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Dr. David Blumenthal: “As Long As We Are Going in the Same Direction”

One of the most interesting sections of the HIMSS 2011 exposition is definitely the Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE) showcase exhibit. Spread over a surface of one acre on the exhibition floor, dozens of vendors showcase their ability to seamlessly … Continue reading

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Dose Management, A Critical Issue In Radiology

Radiation dose management has become a “hot topic” as witnessed by several RSNA presentations about this subject and also obviously the attention it has gotten in the press because of several incidents causing people to be severely over-exposed with X-ray … Continue reading

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IHE Connectathon 2011: A Preview of Challenges Facing EHR compatibility

Every year in January, hundreds of engineers gather in Chicago at the Hyatt hotel with their medical devices and/or simulators on their laptops to test interoperability as specified by Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE) profile definitions. This year was the … Continue reading

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