2006 July

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.

This month, Health Imaging & IT visits with a few facilities that have deployed an array of solutions to address the unique challenges of radiation oncology workflow.

Digital dashboards — akin to a built-in air traffic controller — offer a software solution to common radiology business bottlenecks.

When it rains, it seems to pour. National TV news stories and web newsletters alike have reported onrepeat offenses on patient data theft and breaches of confidentiality.

You don’t need to buy a super-computer to do workflow, but you had better know exactly what workflow you are buying.

3T MRI fits the bill as the latest and greatest imaging technology — although cost and complexity remain important factors to purchasing.

As image quality has improved in CR, smaller facilities have selected this economically practical option to meet their digital imaging needs.

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.

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