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.

PACS problems: Training, complexity, performance hindering average users’ daily workflow

“There is a clear appetite among health professionals for significant improvements to existing PACS,” researchers reported recently in the Journal of Digital Imaging.

April 14, 2021
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Sectra takes home 5 ‘Best in KLAS’ awards in PACS and digital pathology

The company has been named No. 1 in customer satisfaction for the eighth year in a row.

February 2, 2021

Standardized reporting can elevate radiologists’ top product from single-use to reusable asset

In a talk during RSNA's annual meeting, one expert urged the specialty to forge its own path, before it's forced to follow others.

December 2, 2020
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5 tips for safeguarding PACS and imaging devices against cyberattacks

Continually updating software and using virus scanners should be among the top priorities for IT departments, experts explained in Academic Radiology.

October 6, 2020
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As COVID-19 approached one large health system it quickly installed at-home PACS workstations—here’s how

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System's Department of Radiology outfitted many of its rads with remote reading in order to promote social distancing, sharing their experience in the American Journal of Roentgenology.

May 21, 2020

Radiology group warns that PACS hackers accessed patients' data

New York-based Northeast Radiology said 29 patients' information was accessed and is notifying additional individuals whose information was put at-risk during the breach.

March 13, 2020

How one institution is using PACS-based movies, GIFs to advance radiology education

Cinebot allows users to convert multi-frame images into sharable video resources with one-click, and it has been a hit so far, researchers wrote in the Journal of Digital Imaging.

February 6, 2020
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21st century PACS: 4 ways blockchain could change the radiology landscape

Two imaging experts believe the ledger technology holds some of the same potential to change the field as picture archiving and communication systems did decades ago.

January 16, 2020

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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. 

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