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PACS (picture archiving and communication system)
PACS (picture archiving and communication system) is a medical imaging technology used primarily in healthcare organizations to securely store and digitally transmit electronic images and clinically-relevant reports. Continue Reading
Medical group sees the future in value-based healthcare
The fee-for-service healthcare payment model is broken, according to the CEO of a medical group. The better model, and the path to better patient care, he says, is value-based care. Continue Reading
Components of a cloud-based healthcare disaster recovery plan
As more healthcare organizations turn to the cloud for disaster recovery, IT must address HIPAA requirements and connectivity to ensure data is protected in a DR scenario. Continue Reading
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Guide to examples of cloud computing in healthcare
The potential of cloud computing in healthcare can no longer be understated as cloud providers step up their security features and undergo testing to ensure HIPAA compliance. Continue Reading
Medical image storage sharpens focus on precise patient care
Personal photos in an album can conjure up all sorts of memories and emotions. Then there are personal photos of another kind that can mean the difference between life and death. In healthcare, clinical images of patients are critical to proper ... Continue Reading
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View All Definitions Store medical images using hybrid cloud data storage
Hospitals that face an influx of medical imaging data can benefit from a hybrid cloud model to store data and enable disaster recovery services.Continue Reading
Explore health IT data storage strategies
Healthcare IT professionals have storage technology options in front of them to deal with an influx of digital patient data. Flash storage is one such area to keep in mind.Continue Reading
APIs and the cloud help cure health IT interoperability ills
In the natural course of human events, it's safe to say most people have endured an untold number of doctor's appointments, emergency room visits and hospital stays. Each time, patient information is recorded, stored and updated in electronic health...Continue Reading
Reviving your modern health IT infrastructure
Infrastructure projects in healthcare organizations seem to be enjoying attention. Cloud, virtualization and hyper-converged technology continue to gain interest.Continue Reading
Hospital CIOs see benefits of healthcare cloud computing
In healthcare, some illnesses can be cured quickly; some can't. But before applying a proper antidote, several factors need to be considered about the patient in question. The same can be said when hospital CIOs and IT pros work to formulate a ...Continue Reading
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CIOs embrace the value of cloud computing in healthcare
The cloud is crucial to many initiatives in healthcare, including value-based care, big data and patient engagement. CIOs recognize the importance of cloud computing and embrace it.Continue Reading
Cloud medical imaging is coming to radiology and healthcare in general
Remote patient monitoring, cloud medical imaging, and gamification in healthcare are strategies recommended by health IT innovation expert Rasu Shrestha, M.D.Continue Reading
athenahealth Inc.
Based in Watertown, Mass., athenahealth Inc. is a leading vendor of cloud-based EHRs for small to medium-sized physician practices and hospitals.Continue Reading
Vendors of public cloud platforms pitching to health IT
Unmoved by the benefits of shifting some of their operations to the public cloud, some healthcare providers are letting cloud providers bring their services to them.Continue Reading
AdvancedEPCS: E-prescribing technology in healthcare
In this Innovation Spotlight, SearchHealthIT takes a look at AdvancedMD's e-prescribing cloud application.Continue Reading