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.

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Distance learning’s 4 pros, 5 cons in radiology education

Challenged by the COVID pandemic to “match pedagogy with purpose,” many radiology educators have tapped technology to help keep residents from falling behind.

Examples of a radiology report embedded video and text explaining the video for the patient in the report. This is from an AJR study that found embedding short videos from the radiologist explaining the images greatly enhanced patient engagement and satisfaction.

Video radiology reports add value, improve patient care

A new study found embedding videos in radiology reports aimed at patients had a big impact and may improve radiologist communication with patients. 

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Radiology departments are adapting to offer inclusive environments for transgender individuals

Most radiological hardware and software systems now offer gender options beyond female/male classification, a recent analysis shows. 

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Scaling structured radiology reporting template use across multiple health systems to build a data registry

Pennsylvania imaging experts offered several key lessons learned, including the need to engage rads and continuously monitor data accuracy. 

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Urgent CT request slips through cracks, failing to catch metastases prior to doomed liver resection

A watchdog is urging providers to apologize to the now-deceased patient's family and correct weaknesses in image-ordering processes. 

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Assessing radiology departments’ readiness for future COVID-19 outbreaks: 3 key gaps

RSNA released a set of guiding principles during the pandemic's early days, and researchers recently set out to gauge imaging providers' adherence, unearthing mixed results. 

This Is Enterprise Imaging

Sponsored by Sectra

First there was PACS: picture archiving and communications systems. Over the last decade, as managing medical imaging has expanded far beyond radiology, enterprise imaging was born. But what is enterprise imaging in its best form?

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Prominent radiology practice reveals recent cybersecurity breach that targeted patient records

An unauthorized party was able to make copies of some documents, with a “very limited number” also containing Social Security numbers, Charlotte Radiology said. 

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