PACS

Picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) have replaced conventional radiographic films as the digital image-viewing hub over the past two decades and now serve as the primary communication bridge between radiologists, radiologic technologists and referring providers. PACS enables all authorized clinicians to access medical images and reports quickly, easily and from virtually any location. Some health systems have integrated PACS into the electronic medical record (EMR). Others have moved to enterprise image systems to replace radiology PACS and allow all departments to now store images and reports in one location for easier health system-wide access.

How Konica Minolta’s next generation, cloud-based enterprise imaging is powering one practice’s growth
Finding the right enterprise imaging system is critical for radiology practices and hospitals that need to expand and scale their image management and reading capacity. For Houston Northwest Radiology Association, a large increase in the volume of images they manage for clients means it’s time to commit to a next-gen EI system.
Key trends in enterprise imaging
Radiology is going though a period of disruption with a growing radiologist shortage, decreasing reimbursements and increasing numbers of exams, making workflow efficiency a critical concern.
Hospital system data sharing initiative leads to 80% of patients accessing their imaging records
The change was made to comply with the information blocking rule in the 21st Century Cures Act.
Radiology AI developer Deepc acquires Osimis image management platform
The integration brings artificial intelligence to an image management service used for patient care and clinical trials.
Sectra 'Best in KLAS' among PACS vendors; Agfa, 3M, Fujifilm and Nuance also make imaging list
The report recognizes software and service companies “who excel in helping healthcare professionals improve patient care.”

How well does Sectra PACS play with other vendors’ products? The imaging A-team in Albuquerque says quite well

Sponsored by Sectra

When X-Ray Associates of New Mexico went live with a new RIS in mid-April, Vice President and COO Sagit Frasier was anxious, but optimistic.

Balum Imaging Selects eRAD's RIS / PACS Platform

Greenville, S.C., May 4th, 2016- eRAD announced today that Balum Imaging, a multi-modality outpatient imaging facility in Columbia, Md., has selected a comprehensive suite of eRAD solutions, including cloud-based RIS and PACS, to automate its business and clinical workflow.

May 5, 2016

Indiana hospital implements eRAD PACS

eRAD, a subsidiary of RadNet, announced this week that Pinnacle Hospital in Crown Point, Ind., has implemented eRAD’s PACS technology at its facility.

April 28, 2016

Mind the Gap: Legal Liabilities Associated with Bringing Outside Images into PACS

We turned to Thomas Hoffman, JD, CAE, associate general counsel for the ACR, to explore the potential liabilities associated with bringing outside images into the organization’s PACS.

April 19, 2016

ProMedica signs on to expand Sectra PACS into Sectra VNA

Sectra announced this week that ProMedica, a 13-hospital healthcare system serving Ohio and Michigan, has signed a six-year contract to expand its Sectra PACS into a Sectra Vendor Neutral Archive (VNA). 

April 14, 2016

Many rad departments still lack PACS-EMR integration, but improvement may be on the way

Integration between PACS and electronic medical records (EMRs) is still lacking for many radiologists, but there are reasons to believe it could improve in the near future, according to a recent study published by the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

March 24, 2016

Viewing PACS in a whole new light

Sponsored by FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas

When we unveiled the next-generation upgrades to Fujifilm’s broad, integrated Synapse portfolio at RSNA last fall, our newest enterprise imaging technology Synapse 5 was the hit of the show. This wasn’t surprising. After all, PACS represents the cornerstone of the comprehensive Synapse line of solutions—a product family that also includes innovative VNA, 3D, RIS, cardiovascular and mobile offerings.

VNA: Building a new foundation for a 9-PACS healthcare ecosystem

Sponsored by FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas

INTEGRIS Health, Oklahoma’s largest healthcare network, recently had to find a solution to a significant problem: its nine hospital PACS were out of space, their software was out of date and the situation was out of control.

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Global shortage of nuclear imaging isotopes may be over

The nuclear imaging isotope shortage of molybdenum-99 may be over now that the sidelined reactor is restarting. ASNC's president says PET and new SPECT technologies helped cardiac imaging labs better weather the storm.

Cardiovascular Business

‘A huge win’: CMS significantly increases Medicare payments for cardiac CT

CMS has more than doubled the CCTA payment rate from $175 to $357.13. The move, expected to have a significant impact on the utilization of cardiac CT, received immediate praise from imaging specialists.

Cardiovascular Business

GE HealthCare moves PET/CT scanner production to United States

The all-in-one Omni Legend PET/CT scanner is now being manufactured in a new production facility in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

PACS

How Konica Minolta’s next generation, cloud-based enterprise imaging is powering one practice’s growth

Key trends in enterprise imaging

Hospital system data sharing initiative leads to 80% of patients accessing their imaging records

Radiology AI developer Deepc acquires Osimis image management platform

Sectra 'Best in KLAS' among PACS vendors; Agfa, 3M, Fujifilm and Nuance also make imaging list

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