Radiology Advancements in Technology Continue To Improve Patient Care
As PACS evolve along with the changing wants/needs of patients, healthcare providers have to be ready to step up to improved technology.
Removing Barriers and Improving Workflow With VNA
Utilizing “true” VNA provides more flexibility, scalability and easy access to medical imaging.
The New Approach to a Digitized World With VNA
For migration and data problems, consider VNA as your go-to solution, easing workflow issues and big data pain points.
Best Health Information Exchange is Huge Step Up From Paper Records
Medical practices moving away from paper records can find the process time consuming, but the results outstanding. The process may not be without its challenges, but moving to the best health information exchange brings a great many efficiencies. Offices that have gone through the process know that every staff member has to be completely on […]
Cloud PACS and Seamless EMR Data
There are many reasons why medical facilities are establishing electronic health records (EHRs and EMRs) and cloud PACS, none of which are probably more enticing than the federal government’s incentives in doing so. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which was passed in 2009, first brought to light these incentives. IT departments in healthcare facilities […]
What Mayo Clinic Does With DICOM Storage…and What it Means to Patients
The Mayo Clinic is not short on respect in the medical community and it is extending it’s highly regarded reputation with a first-of-a-kind computerized tracking system that will replace current systems that are too time-consuming in their manual processes. The imaging exam tracking system at Mayo offers more consistency and safety for the patient due […]
Got a Unified Worklist? Improve Efficiency Through PACS Solutions
Cloud PACS Offer Flexibility The picture archiving and communication system (PACS) represents a substantial improvement in radiology, especially where workflow is concerned. However, after more than 20 years on the market, technology changes and upgrades are required. Unfortunately, this can come with challenges. Integrating data is usually where the challenges begin. In a hospital with […]
What’s New With PACS Certification?
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) might not sound like a bill that would impact electronic medical health records, but it certainly did. Signed into law in 2009, the ARRA created incentives for hospital to adopt technology suited for electronic medical records (EMR). To that effect, meaningful-use guidelines were developed for hospitals to follow […]
FAQ on HIPAA: Do You Know the Rules on Electronic Personal Health Records?
It’s imperative for healthcare professionals to be well acquainted with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Congress passed it in 1996, but surprisingly, there are portions of the act that are still being violated by unassuming healthcare workers. HIPAA offers Americans the ability to transfer their health insurance coverage when they switch jobs […]
PACS and Consistent Measurements: Saving Lives?
Software related to picture archiving and communications systems (PACS) are continually improvingand offering different approaches that allow doctors and specialists to better serve their patients. According to a recent study published in the American Journal of Roentgenology, lesion management software used in PACS has provided a more reliable and consistent method of studying metastatic lesions […]