PACS is often a multi-faceted investment that requires healthcare enterprises to consider complementary solutions and develop comprehensive plans to maximize the initial investment. One of the key related solutions in the PACS decision-making process is information storage and management.

Vendors at RSNA 2007 are rolling out a host of new features designed tostreamline radiology workflow. More are offering ER discrepancy toolsto help hospitals identify and manage mismatches between the initial ERand final radiology interpretations. Other features, such as instantreport alerts, boost communication with referring physicians toexpedite care and improve service. Visitors also can view an array ofdashboard tools. Some help facilities monitor and measure performance,while others enable PACS vendors to monitor the system and proactivelyidentify and manage problems.

Traditional storage methods have evolved. Data and image storagetechnology for the healthcare industry continues to improve, and thevendors at this year’s RSNA are releasing and showcasing the newcapabilities of the field. Protecting data in the face of a disasterremains a top concern while easing access to data through onlineservices provides flexibility.

As the demand for digital imaging grows, so too do expectations that display technology will keeps pushing the envelope. Vendors stepping up to the plate this year are offering bigger, brighter and sharper displays with more options and streamlined calibration and maintenance. The result, higher-resolution images allow for more accurate diagnostic information.Most companies are focused on clarifying the images through enhanced contrast and integration into DICOM systems. Panels with higher resolution and luminance, and more QA monitoring applications and online services are sure to take the spotlight at RSNA.

Select a vendor below for a complete line-up of product announcements at RSNA.FurnitureAFC IndustriesBiomorphReina ImagingAnthroRedRick Technologies S&S X-Ray

Select a vendor below for a complete line-up of product announcements at RSNA.Voice Recognition3M Health Information SystemsDictaphoneScImageCommissureGrundig Business Systems CrescendoRIS Concepts 

Select a vendor below for a complete line-up of product announcements at RSNA.PACS Peripheralsaycan Medical SystemsGencoSoftRCG HealthCare ConsultingCarestream HealthKonica Minolta Medical ImagingRichardson ElectronicsCedara SoftwareMerge HealthcareRSTICodonicsNAI Tech ProductsSony ElectronicsDatCard SystemsPACSGEARSorna CorporationEtiamPegasus Imaging 

Cardiovascular information systems (CVIS) are providing the means to integrate the business of cardiology with the practice of cardiology at the point of care—with great results for managers.