2004 February

The mantra of all healthcare facilities - large, mid-size and small - is to deliver the best patient care possible. Near-immediate access to the latest, most accurate information and patient images is one of the very fine lines in radiology departments

This month we're saluting achievements in radiology department efficiency derived from computed radiography with a series of five case studies from a variety of types of healthcare facilities around the country and in Israel.

A range of more affordable storage choices is allowing storage area network access for mid-range and small-scale healthcare facilities.

Providers are relying increasingly on computer-created volumetric images to help enhance diagnosis.

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center has made the commitment to invest in digital radiography and digital mammography.

Sky Ridge Medical Center opened in August 2003 with a significant investment in cutting-edge technology and a commitment to a filmless environment.

Quality control of medical image displays is among the most important priorities a healthcare facility can have to maintain optimum performance and image quality.

Completing a report now takes minutes, as advanced computers and faster telecommunication technology combine for near-instant results.

Healthcare IT is gaining the attention of the White House.

Increasing the efficiency of accessing portable CR images - and introducing portable DR - is on the minds of many healthcare facilities wanting to maximize the all-too-tight time of their techs and take advantage of their PACS investment.

PACS can be a many splendored thing. It has the potential to increase the productivity of your radiologists and technologists, as well as referring physicians. It can help reduce your inefficiencies such as lost films and retakes.

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