Improve Your RIS With the Right Solution
Despite the importance of the radiology information system (RIS), many healthcare providers aren’t putting enough leadership behind the management of their RIS. By utilizing best practices and staying up-to-date with technology, including cloud-based services, you can bypass some of the pain points that come with a poorly managed RIS. The biggest mistake made with an […]
Recent Study Shows the Advantages of Using DBT
A recent study continues to show promise in the pairing of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT). The study shows that patients undergoing breast-conserving therapy can experience improved surveillance through the use of AI and DBT. The study, titled “Mammographic Surveillance After Breast Conserving Therapy: Impact of Digital Breast Tomosynthesis and Artificial Intelligence-Based […]
Radiology Workflow Improvements You Can Make Today
Healthcare professionals are tasked with caring for their patients, but they are also using various forms of communication and imaging technology to send and receive information from other professionals to provide better patient care. If you’re asking too much of your PACS, such as using it to try to manage a large number of metrics […]
Expanding Your PACS Capabilities
PACS, when first being developed, might have been assigned the task of simply storing images, but as the landscape evolves, technologies are expected to do more and the responsibilities of disparate imaging-related technologies have a longer list than they once did. For example, cardiovascular information systems (CVIS) and cardiology PACS, once thought of as two […]
VNA Continues to Be a Valuable Solution for Radiology
Vendor neutral archiving (VNA) technology has gone beyond a trending imaging fad and has earned a reputation as a go-to solution for ease of access to imaging data. The following are some of the key reasons VNA is here to stay: FlexibilityEach department can configure the most convenient workflow. This flexibility allows for quality control […]
Medical Imaging Challenges for Rural Areas
For all the pleasures rural residents enjoy away from the hustle and bustle of city life, there are some disadvantages related to healthcare, particularly for women. Rural hospitals are often short on oncology specialists and many technologies that are common in urban areas, such as high-tech radiology equipment for improved medical imaging capabilities. Rural women […]
Interoperability Challenges and How to Overcome Them
A key issue facing healthcare workers today is interoperability. According to The Harris Poll, 86% of those surveyed said interoperability is the key to getting access to the data they need to make faster diagnoses. The survey results show that 95% percent said increased data interoperability improves patient outcomes and 96% said when they can […]
Ease Bottlenecks and Strengthen Your Radiology Workflow
When the exam schedule is well organized, everyone has quick and easy access to imaging and data, patients are satisfied and the staff is happy – these are signs that your radiology workflow is running smoothly. If your radiologists are burned out and your patients are having more than usual repeat exams, all signs point […]
Implementing VNA for Quality Data Storage
Vendor neutral archiving (VNA) can be implemented and lead to great results, but simply installing it and expecting ground-breaking improvements means you are missing the key component of a strategy. Most IT leaders look forward to implementing VNA because there are many challenges that can be overcome with a VNA solution, but it takes thought […]
DBT and AI Work Together for Improved Imaging Processes
Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technology are bringing many benefits to industries of all types, including the healthcare industry. Radiologists in particular have found that when they use AI, they’re improving the performance of their readings. The use of digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) and AI together is particularly promising and is leading to improved testing […]