Worry-Free VNA Implementation Tips
There are many reasons why so many radiology departments have taken on a VNA (vendor neutral archive) solution implementation project. Because most PACS store images in a DICOM format, of which there are numerous syntaxes, it can be beneficial to have something that assists the management of these different image types. That’s where a VNA […]
Teleradiology to the Forefront
Adopting teleradiology solutions once involved a lack of visibility, which has changed with today’s top vendors.
True VNA: How to Choose the Best Option for Your Organization
Asking the right questions about VNA and your needs can help you become connected with the best possible vendor.
A “True” VNA Solution Can Deliver Key Advantages For Radiology
Avoiding migration costs and viewing headaches is possible with the right VNA solution.
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 […]
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 […]
Weighing in on Electronic Rural Hospital Data Storage
Limited budgets can limit the resources rural hospitals have in their data storage options. Some are finding that partnerships with larger hospitals in the region can ease the burden of storage needs, which seems to grow with each passing year. A recent study by Hospitals in Pursuit of Excellence found that rural hospital data storage […]
Health Image Exchange, Rural Hospitals and Telemedicine: Missouri Steps Forward
Missouri has two major metropolitan communities that account for a large percent of its residents, but the agricultural state is largely rural. Rural communities across the nation continue to make strides to improve broadband access, as does Missouri. But along with that, the Show-Me-State is also improving its telemedicine care. Missouri Governor Jay Nixon announced […]
Hospital Data Loss Draws Tougher Scrutiny, Penalties
Every so often the medical community gets a reason to fear the loss of critical data concerning theirpatients’ personal medical information. Far greater than a lost laptop or stolen thumb drive, hospital data loss comes with some serious consequences when the system’s security has been compromised. When it comes to data security, lack of care […]
How a Radiology PACS System Impacts Radiologists’ Decision Making
A picture archiving and communications system, more commonly referred to as a radiology PACSsystem, is proving to be an invaluable tool in radiology practices. Studies show that a radiology PACS system impacts the quality of patient care by their radiologist and consulting physicians. In a recent study, a group of radiologists were split into a […]