Health IT

Healthcare information (HIT) systems are designed to connect all the elements together for patient data, reports, medical imaging, billing, electronic medical record (EMR), hospital information system (HIS), PACS, cardiology information systems (CVIS)enterprise image systemsartificial intelligence (AI) applications, analytics, patient monitors, remote monitoring systems, inventory management, the hospital internet of things (IOT), cloud or onsite archive/storage, and cybersecurity.

Displays: The Complete Experience

Planar

Experience demonstrates that there aredramatic differences in workflow, efficiency, and ease of use amongdisplay systems and vendors. The same credo holds true for thedeployment process.

Tips for Success

EMC

Business continuity is not an easy process; however, many healthcarefacilities have successfully tackled it. These experienced sites offera wealth of advice for their colleagues with tips for success.

Displays Strut Their Stuff

New display options run the gamut in terms of size, resolution, luminance color and price — and can meet the soft-copy needs of users across the enterprise.

Radiology Is Streamlining

With PACS being high on many minds, radiology information systems — the highly organized cousin — often takes a backseat. But RIS users can’t imagine life without them.

Radiology Furniture Support Structures 101

A decision about what furniture, carts or wall mounts to use forviewing monitors outside the radiology department requires carefulconsideration and planning.

Imaging Centers Going with the Workflow

When you get inside operationsat imaging centers across the nation, it quickly becomes apparent that "workflow" is not really a buzz word at all — it is simply a crucial piece of reality.

Laser Imagers: Hard Facts on Hard Copy

Reliability, excellence in image quality, and compact size are someof the factors that clinicians evaluate in selecting the appropriate laser imager for their needs and setting.

Choosing Web-based PACS

Healthcare providers utilizing web-based PACS to distribute digital images are further meeting the needs of their radiologists, and clinicians and referring physicians are reaping the benefits, too.

Around the web

CCTA is being utilized more and more for the diagnosis and management of suspected coronary artery disease. An international group of specialists shared their perspective on this ongoing trend.

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.