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.

Long-Term Image Archiving

Storage system vendors are enhancing their technologies and features, as providers recieve mandates to maintain large files for longer periods of time.

Managing Images & Information Cardiology Style

Cardiology departments tried to follow radiology's lead in digital image and information management, but found unique technological hurdles.

Archiving Pediatric Images

Archiving pediatric images offers unique challenges, including long-term storage requirements to maintain patient information for up to 25 years.

PACS ROI

How valuable are PACS? Seven healthcare facilities show their return on investment results in dollars and cents. And anecdotally too, PACS are making sense in facilities large and small.

Improving Workflow in Free-Standing Imaging Centers

Workflow can be a constant works-in-progress, as free-standing imaging centers continually tinker and adjust to make facilities more efficient and patient-friendly.

Ultrasound PACS: The Ultimate Solution

There is no better way to share ultrasound images, information and expertise than through a PACS; and the view is only getting better.

Is Linux Ready for Prime Time?

Thinking about Linux? Who's not? Before jumping on the Linux bandwagon; however, CIOs need to answer a few key questions.

Creating the Perfect Soft-Copy Reading Room

Optimizing lighting, ergonomics and acoustics are just three of the solutions to creating a reading room that is comfortable and efficient for all radiologists.

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.