Health Imaging & IT visits with several enterprise organizations to learn more about the challenges and benefits of enterprise image management.

They may seem like part of the woodwork, but CD and DVD technologyremains a vital tool for any healthcare facility managing and needingto communicate large amounts of medical images and patient information.

Imaging centers bring different needs (and budgets) to the table than larger hospitals and healthcare facilities. This month, Health Imaging & IT visits with a few sites to explore how to find just the right PACS.

As healthcare facilities experience explosive growth in terms of thenumber of studies and the size of those exams, the accompanyingmountains of patient data require a place to reside. The informationmust be housed securely and accurately and often be available atmoment's notice. Vendors are stepping up to the challenge.

Color displays traditionally have not offered the resolution or brightness for use in reading many diagnostic images. But that’s changed, with some facilities even taking the leap to all-color.

The implementation of RIS/PACS at Rochester General Hospital has boosted internal productivity andincreased the satisfaction levels of both patients and physicians.

Speech recognition is providing radiologists and other specialists with improved efficiency for much quicker report turnaround times.

The right diplays can boost reading efficiency and workflow, which, in turn, aids turnaround time and workflow and increases revenue. Making the right display choice hinges on understanding the subtle and not-so-subtle differences between systems and vendors.