Imaging chain uses automated DICOM data entry, improves report efficiency by 25%
Altamont Software has unveiled Passport SR, an application designed to automate the handling of medical imaging measurement data. And, it appears to be working to improve efficiency, and reduce errors, for a system of imaging centers.
Passport SR enables the automatic capture and insertion of DICOM data into radiologists' reports, streamlining the process and eliminating the need for manual entry. According to Altamont, this automation not only increases productivity for radiologists but also mitigates the risk of inaccuracies in the data. The software can be combined with electronic forms functionality, allowing users to supplement the report with additional information.
RadNet, an imaging center chain in the U.S., reported a 25% improvement in radiologists' ultrasound reporting efficiency and a 27% reduction in ultrasound-related clinical data errors after adopting Passport SR. Time savings are achieved by automating the incorporation of numerical data in a standardized format and eliminating the need for dictating measurements.
"Any time data management and workflow can be automated, and human intervention eliminated, data accuracy improves significantly," Ranjan Jayanathan, chief information officer at RadNet, added in a statement. "Altamont is helping us automate clinical workflows that improve the productivity of our clinical staff and the quality of our services."
Passport SR is part of a larger suite of software that manages various aspects of radiology workflows. The tech will be featured at the Altamont booth at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Annual Meeting in Chicago, Nov. 26-30.
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