How Does a Radiology PACS System Work?

How Does a Radiology PACS System Work?

PACS is what radiologists call a picture archiving and communication system. It’s what radiologists, specialists and medical doctors use to quickly access images and other data to help them diagnose medical issues and prescribe a treatment regimen for it. PACS have...
Radiology PACS System: How is Workflow Shifting?

Radiology PACS System: How is Workflow Shifting?

Radiology professionals can’t ignore the latest technological advances that are changing the way medical imaging is carried out today. If they do patient care could lag behind. Some people are still trying to figure out what makes the cloud a step up, even though it’s...
Radiology PACS System: Save Diagnosis Time

Radiology PACS System: Save Diagnosis Time

One of the biggest advantages healthcare facilities with radiology PACS systems enjoy is the speed at which they can store, access and send their medical imaging. However, the advantages melt away when the PACS won’t effectively communicate with other systems. What...
Basic Components of a Radiology PACS System

Basic Components of a Radiology PACS System

There has been a lot of talk lately about Meaningful Use and the upcoming changes that will affect radiology departments in Stage 2 of the directive. Let’s take a look over the components of radiology PACS and how the most basic components are being used today....