Cloud-Based Image Exchange Platform Offers Incredible Advantages
Nothing stays the same for long in the medical imaging field. And it shouldn’t, especially considering the evolution of healthcare needs and the technology that drives innovation. Can the image exchange be a dominant player in gaining more value based imaging processes?
Radiologists today are increasingly becoming isolated, partially due to the technologies they use to do their jobs. However, are radiologists stuck in a certain mindset, one that involves mostly reading images throughout the day? Many, particularly those in teleradiology, would probably answer – “yes.” Those same radiologists, whether they’re in teleradiology or not, would likely also admit to wishing they were more involved in creating and organizing information for better accuracy, finding ways to work faster, yet more efficiently, and see the cost associated with decision-making lowered.
It’s true that machine-learning algorithms are helping radiologists perform their jobs. It’s also true that radiologists are looking to switch their focus to offer their patients more value.
There are many examples in the world today where companies, once massive and seemingly infallible, have crumpled – and it’s not because technology left them in the dust – it’s because they failed to adapt to a more technologically advanced world. For radiologists, technology often can be deemed as disruptive. However, it’s these same radiologists who need to start asking questions about their workflow, the opportunities that technology might open up to them, and how they can transition.
The fact is, radiologists are in a value-creation business, which should extend beyond simply reading exams. Radiology initiatives are helping to shape how radiologists should evolve with the changing times. For example, the American College of Radiology’s Imaging 3.0 initiative offers various tools that lend themselves to a value-based model. New markets are emerging that take advantage of new tools to commoditize the profession, particularly in Europe and China. These are markets that are increasingly patient-centric and value-based in regard to their services.
The health image exchange, an excellent cloud-based imaging archiving and collaboration tool, is also bringing more radiologists out of the reading mill and into more value-based forms of practicing. Data exchange solutions, such as image exchange solutions, offer a stand-alone exchange platform that give clients options in better communicating with patients and other practitioners.
OffSite Image Management, Inc. is a company leading the way with a robust image exchange platform that connects clients through a shared exchange. HIE360, which is what we call our exchange here at OffSite, caters to clients looking for a way to reduce the challenges they see on a daily basis. Instead of working with antiquated processes, our clients can move forward with industry-leading technology that allows them to connect with their patients and other providers. Communication becomes a non-issue. Contact us today and let’s further discuss how we can improve your workflow.