Mergers and acquisitions represent billions of dollars in investments every year. Among the organizations that are a target of these propositions are those in the healthcare industry. In radiology, it’s not uncommon for PACS to be standardized for easier adoption following a merger or acquisition.
Radiologists are not strangers to drastic changes, such as making the transition from film images to digital imaging solutions. That transition resulted in the adoption of PACS to manage and store all types of image files and data.
But as the daily list of tasks becomes more complex due to the various electronic health records requirements, the implementation of new technology and the complexities involved in accessing images in disparate PACS, developing a more efficient way of managing imaging data has to be part of the strategy going forward.
Preparing for Improved PACS
The most successful rollout of PACS, or even the reorganization of current structures for improved performance have something in common; anyone who has anything to do with the PACS is involved in the changes. Without collaboration among employees in all departments, the workflow process cannot be streamlined.
Streamlining workflow via PACS improvements also involves choosing how to migrate data, especially if you’re moving from one PACS to another, because the cost can be huge and the delays impactful on patient health. Working with a cloud-based vendor that can handle the process quickly can help you overcome challenges in the transition.
Cloud PACS
Have you considered cloud-based solutions for improved PACS performance? In healthcare, cloud PACS come with a variety of tools that can significantly boost performance.
One of the first things an IT professional will talk about with a cloud-based PACS is how it offers a great amount of flexibility. This is especially true of situations where you’re trying to access images outside of your hospital’s network, which is common today as patients seek out assistance from specialists in different organizations.
With cloud PACS, as long as you have an internet connection, you should be able to view images and other image-related data, but that can be impacted by the type of vendor you work with.
OffSite’s Advantage
As an industry leader in cloud PACS solutions, OffSite Image Management has developed robust tools that cater to the needs of healthcare providers who have long been underserved. This includes critical access hospitals where budgets can’t rival those of urban areas, yet the patients deserve the same level of care.
Our cloud PACS solution comes in three packages, each of which has different options for top-quality image management and patient care. Contact us, and let’s talk about which package will fit your unique needs.
