Better Workflow From Browser Agnostic Hospital Data Solutions
New Technology Trend Involves Going Browser Agnostic As technology improves, so too should the workflow of radiology departments. It’s not uncommon today for radiologists and healthcare IT departments to have their guidelines laid out through the Meaningful Use objectives as well as the ICD-10 procedure coding system. Keeping up with the technology required to meet […]
DICOM and Data Integrity for Hospitals
Get Connected to the Right DICOM Solution Anyone in the healthcare industry can attest to the fact that reform initiatives are forcing more technological changes than ever. IT departments are struggling to meet the budget while also implementing solutions that will hit all compliance needs, especially where medical imaging, sharing and archiving are concerned. However, […]
PACS and VNA: A Case Study in Solutions
How PACS and VNA Combine to Offer Efficiencies in Imaging The amount of data that is generated by medical imaging is staggering. More and more Americans are seeking out diagnostic imaging specialists to help them with their healthcare needs, and it’s showing. In fact, some healthcare professionals say that finding ways to archive, share and […]
Creating More Efficiency for Handling Diagnostic Images
The Advantages of VNA in Improving the Effectiveness of Diagnostic Images The technological challenges healthcare industry workers face on a daily basis are numerous. Whether it’s a small critical care facility in a rural region or a large hospital group in a major metropolitan area, picture archiving communication systems (PACS) often require an extra component […]
Deconstructing PACS Helps You Access What You Need
VNA in the Cloud Assists in the Deconstructing PACS Discussion There is ongoing discussion about new technology in the medical IT industry today, and a lot of it has to do with deconstructing PACS. The medical imaging industry relies heavily on technology, and as we all know, technology changes frequently. Keeping up with the changes […]
Rural Hospital Data: What are Barriers to Image Management
Common Rural Hospital Data Challenges When it comes to rural hospital data, providers often find themselves hitting barriers, whether it’s resources related to personnel or money, finding the right solution at the right cost can be a challenge. 1. Budget One of the most common issues cited by providers in their rural hospital data scenario […]
PACS and VNA: Stop Letting Your PACS Control Your Access
Bridging the GAP Between PACS and VNA Picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) were first used in the early 1980s, but didn’t really start becoming the norm for providing storage for medical images until the 1990s. More recently, VNA has become the catchword that everyone in medical IT industry is talking about. PACS and VNA […]
Health Image Exchange and VNA: What is it, Really?
How VNA Can Improve the Health Image Exchange Healthcare providers need an easier way to share, archive and access medical imaging. Vendor-specific PACS are causing roadblocks as providers demand more of their imaging systems. The move to health image exchange solutions that rely on vendor neutral archiving (VNA) technology looks increasingly to be the answer […]
Don’t Even Think About Purchasing Your Own VNA (and Here’s Why)
How VNA Brings Value to Your Facility All the discussion about vendor neutral archiving (VNA) has prompted many to seek out a VNA solution of their own. The question is – is this a wise investment? One way to look at it is like this: Dave loves to ride trains. Should he buy one of […]
Why do Hospitals Upgrade Their PACS and VNA?
Knowing When to Switch up Your PACS and VNA Solutions Since its introduction to the market just a little more than a decade ago, vendor neutral archiving (VNA) has made its mark and is here to stay. When it comes to medical imaging, PACS are no longer the only topic of conversation. Today, it’s all […]