Hint: Connecting Patient Data at Enterprise Level

A number of things happen when a hospital implements an imaging solution that includes vendorvendor neutral archive neutral archiving. Three of the most important occurrences are reduced cost, more efficient diagnostic practices, and patient to clinician communication. However, choosing the right vendor and planning the development of the solution are critical.

Stage 2 of Meaningful Use directives are much easier to meet when vendor neutral archiving is brought into the mix, and this is especially valuable to the small clinics that struggle to meet the compliance standards in Meaningful Use.

Here are a few more examples of the improvements you’ll see when you adopt a vendor neutral archive solution:

  • Reduction in storage and costs associated with storage
  • Improved routing of patient studies
  • Improved communication with patients
  • Reduction in manual study management
  • More doctor-to-patient interaction
  • Improved satisfaction levels with provided services

The vendor neutral archive (VNA) market is predicted to grow by double digits through 2018. Some believe that VNA will see a market expansion of 25 percent or more CAGR, which spells a dollar specific growth of $1 billion. This is massive considering the healthcare IT market is only predicted to grow by 7.2 percent in the same timeframe.

Many providers are experiencing VNA for the first time, especially in the smaller markets where resources are limited. These providers are jumping onto cloud-based VNA solutions that are giving them access to excellent technology, but at a nominal cost.

VNA is helping to lead the way in what is being referred to as a C-change in the way a patient’s records are managed, particularly in the electronic medical record arena. In fact, it’s only been since the ARRA was passed in 2009 that the mass adoption of electronic medical record management truly began. Of course, medical images are part of any patient’s record, and VNA is helping to make sure all images are available to anyone, anywhere as long as they have access to Internet.

Compared to PACS, VNA is being deployed at a rate of five times greater. EMR systems are certainly helping to drive that adoption, but big data management requirements are also assisting in that push. The healthcare industry is rife with mergers and acquisitions, which is another reason for the rapid adoption – new systems are brought on and communication between these formerly disparate facilities must now be enhanced – VNA does it.

At OffSite Image Management, Inc., we’ve developed a VNA solution that is second to none. Our clients rely on our VNA technology to store their complete suite of DICOM SOP class images and notes. They can store all objects in a non-proprietary format and have complete context management. Contact us today and let’s talk about how our solutions will save you money and improve your image management.