Having a system to easily share medical imaging exams from one facility to another can substantially lower the number of repeat procedures, according to a recent study in The Journal of Roentgenology.

Like many radiology practices in the United States, Premier Radiology (Nashville, Tennessee) has seen its share of changes over the past few years. James C. King, MD, radiologist and owner, says, “It’s been a tumultuous time. Six years ago, we had one outpatient center; now, we have nine. We provide teleradiology from Maine to Washington state, and

As the largest radiology practice in a 150-mile radius, Medford Radiological Group (MRG), PC, in Oregon enjoys significant demand for its imaging services from referrers near and far. Michael Troychak, MD, MRG’s president, says that satisfying such demand and (most important) providing the caliber of patient care that fosters growth necessitate a

The worldwide market for Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) is expected to grow by 10% annually to about $5.8 billion by 2017, according to MarketResearch.com.

Nashville General Hospital joins a growing number of hospitals nationwide choosing to upgrade their information systems with integrated RIS/PACS platforms.

The research firm KLAS has named Intelerad Medical Systems number one in its ranking of ambulatory PACS.

Radiologists are clinicians consultants. We direct clinical management based on our expert interpretation of patient images. Yet, in many cases, radiology reports may not reflect our clinical expertise. Common problems include overuse of vague terminology and omission of the impression. Addressing these flaws can go a long way toward meeting clinicians needs and improving patient care.

The research firm KLAS reports that nearly 1 in 6 hospitals with more than 1,000 beds plan to replace their PACS system. Most hospitals, however, are more focused on meeting meaningful use criteria, based on a survey conducted by the firm.