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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Health IT execs chime in on enterprise imaging

Enterprise imaging strategies are priorities at many provider institutions. However, interoperability issues are standing between wish lists and project assignments—and IT leaders in provider organizations are wary about the potential for “unattainable image data” to set back patient care. 

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10 tips for creating an enterprise image strategy

“Creating the Image Enabled Enterprise” was the theme of the 2015 SIIM annual meeting, held May 28–30 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, Md. Because this ambitious endeavor entails providing EMR access to DICOM and non-DICOM images from every hospital department and satellite site in the healthcare enterprise, it was subject of a Town Hall meeting on the first day of the conference.

Multi-State Imaging Center Group Purchases Carestream’s Vue RIS, Vue Cloud PACS, Vue Cloud Archive to Enhance Imaging Workflow

Diagnostic Health (Hilton Head, S.C.), purchased CARESTREAM Vue RIS<http://www.carestream.com/vue-ris.html>, CARESTREAM Vue Cloud PACS<http://www.carestream.com/vue-cloud-based-services.html> and CARESTREAM Vue Cloud Archive<http://www.carestream.com/vue-cloud-based-services.html> to serve its five multi-modality imaging centers in Texas and Pennsylvania. The company, which is owned and operated by SDI, Inc., evaluated five suppliers prior to selecting Carestream.

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If Clinically Indicated, Clinically Correlate

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.

Cloud Computing: The Forecast for Image Management

Cloud computing technology—a market that Merrill Lynch values at $95 billion over the next five years—has recently begun to move  into healthcare. However, questions remain about how facilities and departments, including radiology, will fully take advantage of these zero footprint solutions.

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