RADinfo Systems offers all-in-one platform

Healthcare informatics software developer RADinfo Systems debuted its secure, web-based PACS/practice management (PM)/EMR solution--PowerPACS/PM/EMR--at the 2008 RSNA conference in Chicago last month.

PowerPACS/PM/EMR provides medical practices with management of patient registration, scheduling, clinical information, medical imaging, PACS, resource utilization medical record/history, according to the company.

The firm said the product utilizes standard HL7 and DICOM protocols and maintains a non-proprietary, open system environment and can interface with any solution that conforms to standards.

The system also implements an EMR which includes modifiable diagnosis-specific electronic templates, a workflow monitoring system, simplified document management, automatic code capture and bill generator, automated referral reports, according to RADinfo Systems.

Around the web

The new technology shows early potential to make a significant impact on imaging workflows and patient care. 

Richard Heller III, MD, RSNA board member and senior VP of policy at Radiology Partners, offers an overview of policies in Congress that are directly impacting imaging.
 

The two companies aim to improve patient access to high-quality MRI scans by combining their artificial intelligence capabilities.