Nuclear medicine presents specific and specialized image needs that general PACS has tended to overlook. But smaller, niche vendors have plugged the gap nicely with tailor-made solutions.
An innovator is someone who helps to open up a new line of research,technology or art — and here you’ll meet 25“Innovators” who are making a mark on clinical, administrativeand IT excellence as well.
Healthcare leaders are moving beyond managing patient images andinformation via information systems and now harnessing IT to improvepatient safety and increase quality of care.
The IHE mammography profile is brand new, and was developed according to an aggressive timeline. So, do not expect it to be a panacea for all woes. However, it is going to be a major step towards better interoperability.
Speech recognition software promises some pretty tantalizingresults. Reduced costs, lightening fast report turnaround and astandard format for reports top the list.
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.
Automated QA software is a sound investment that can take a QA programto a higher level by automating manual processes, proactivelyidentifying problems and delivering alerts to the desktop and providinga link to national standards.
