Few in radiology would argue that PACS
aren’t the muscle behind the way they
achieve success. Indeed, modern medicine relies greatly on PACS, but many in
the industry are also looking for solutions that offer more functionality.
According to a study
about PACS carried out by several medical doctors, radiology departments
“prioritized a stable and interoperable system that minimized non-value added
work.”
Industry professionals want reliability in their PACS, which means the system is stable and highly predictable. They want near-instantaneous load times and high levels of interoperability. They also want the ability to read images over mobile devices, which is what the highest rated vendors are offering today.
What do radiology professionals want from their PACS solution? Here are some key specifications:
- All-in-one FDA workstation/PACS hybrid
- All hardware included
- Allows the client to import documents
- Structured reporting
- PACS hosted in a commercial datacenter
- On-site diagnostic workstation
- Unlimited modality connections
- Brower agnostic viewer
- DICOM data coercion
- Software non-obsolescence
- Modality worklist
Furthermore, the best vendors are able to customize PACS solutions to fit the needs of each individual client. If it is 3D TOMO BTO compliance you need, the best vendors will be able to supply that to you. If you need unlimited routing and WADO-EHR integration, you should be able to get it from a reputable vendor.
VNA
You can have one of the most efficient PACS setups around, but if you can’t share images from one department to another, you’re going to need to look into vendor neutral archiving (VNA) solutions. You also need to be able to migrate images to another facility, which is what getting the right VNA solution can provide.
With the right solution, you can enjoy seamless image storing and archiving across any PACS. You have to be sure you’re getting true VNA if you want to transparently migrate between storage platforms and store and retrieve data from any PACS vendor. True VNA will store all objects in a non-proprietary format, but it will also support the most inclusive DICOM query/retrieve specification.
At OffSite, we know what you are looking for in your PACS, which is why we aren’t focused on niche add-ons. We also know what’s important to radiology professionals, which is why our solutions are based on the latest DICOM standards. We make it easy for you to access patient exams and data at multiple locations at any time. Contact us and let’s talk about your needs and how we can be the answer to them.