PACS

Picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) have replaced conventional radiographic films as the digital image-viewing hub over the past two decades and now serve as the primary communication bridge between radiologists, radiologic technologists and referring providers. PACS enables all authorized clinicians to access medical images and reports quickly, easily and from virtually any location. Some health systems have integrated PACS into the electronic medical record (EMR). Others have moved to enterprise image systems to replace radiology PACS and allow all departments to now store images and reports in one location for easier health system-wide access.

VA hospital representatives in Pacific Northwest select Carestream as their enterprise PACS supplier

Carestream

Carestream has been awarded a multimillion-dollar healthcare IT contract for Veterans Affairs hospitals in the Pacific Northwest region, which includes Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska and parts of Montana.

January 8, 2019

Intelerad Launches nuage Patient Portal Cloud-Based Solution

Empowering Patients with Anytime, Anywhere Access to their Healthcare Records

October 15, 2018

Intelerad wins highest number of net-new US PACS contracts

Reputation and User Experience Propel Higher Purchasing according to KLAS report

October 11, 2018

PACS users detail 6 pressing limitations of the technology

PACS has become one of the most important digital advancements in radiology, according to a Sept. 17 Journal of Digital Imaging study—but it is not without flaws.

September 19, 2018
RIS/PACS: Driving Standardization for a Large Hospital System

Radiologists want function more than features in a PACS

Picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) have become central to modern medicine, but these systems often lack the functionality radiology departments desire.

September 14, 2018

On-call training: PACS-integrated curriculum improves student comprehension, relieves anxiety

Training radiology residents for on-call duties using a blended-curriculum model—known as a flipped classroom—has been gaining traction in graduate medical education. A recent study found integrating a cloud-based PACS viewer further improved trainee comprehension and comfort.

August 1, 2018
technology-3402365_1280.jpg

PACS can better capture experiential learning, enhance radiology training

Developments in information technology over the last 50 years have propelled radiology into the digital arena—but when it comes to experiential learning (EL), paper logbooks still reign supreme.

July 31, 2018
ambra_logo.jpg

Ambra Health Partners with MC Healthcare to Launch Cloud Medical Imaging Platform in Japan

Partnership marks MC Healthcare's first digital health solution offered in the Japanese market.

April 12, 2018

Around the web

Automated AI-generated measurements combined with annotated CT images can improve treatment planning and help referring physicians and patients better understand their disease, explained Sarah Jane Rinehart, MD, director of cardiac imaging with Charleston Area Medical Center.

Two advanced algorithms—one for CAC scores and another for segmenting cardiac chamber volumes—outperformed radiologists when assessing low-dose chest CT scans. 

"Gen AI can help tackle repetitive tasks and provide insights into massive datasets, saving valuable time," Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, said Tuesday. 

Trimed Popup
Trimed Popup