MedPACS reveals new Web PACS

MedPACS Displays Inc. has launched a new image and report distribution and review system called Vista.

 The system is an Intranet- or Internet-enabled picture archiving communication system (PACS) designed to allow radiologists and referring physicians to access images and reports from the hospital, imaging center and remote locations.

 Intended for busy radiology departments, remote image review and on-call applications, Vista meets HIPAA requirements since all access to patient data is password-protected and images and reports are encrypted both when transmitted and stored.

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