PACS (Picture archiving and communication system)
PACS, or picture archiving and communication system, is a medical imaging technology used for storing, retrieving, presenting and sharing images produced by various medical hardware modalities, such as X-ray, CT scan, MRI and ultrasound machines.. See complete definition.
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PACS (Picture archiving and communication system) News
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December 18, 2017
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Dec'17
How net neutrality repeal could affect health IT
The FCC's vote to repeal net neutrality could hurt telemedicine providers and consumers and limit the ability of some healthcare systems to exchange data-intensive medical images.
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November 28, 2017
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Nov'17
Radiology AI and deep learning take over RSNA 2017
AI and deep learning applications were superhot at RSNA 2017, as value-based medical imaging and PACS and VNA systems remained the top topics for imaging professionals.
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November 30, 2016
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Nov'16
VNAs must push medical imaging technology boundaries
This issue of SearchHealthIT's Pulse zeroes in on vendor neutral archives -- a distinctive, medical imaging technology in healthcare designed to allow providers to view images in a standard format.
The market for medical imaging ...
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November 30, 2016
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Nov'16
The vendor neutral archive market heats up as technology advances
As technology advances, health systems are increasingly adopting vendor neutral archives to store, share and analyze medical images from multiple specialties, not only radiology.
PACS (Picture archiving and communication system) Get Started
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Medical imaging data will go further with informatics, mobile
Learn about seven areas to watch when it comes to healthcare imaging data, including how informatics and artificial intelligence will use such information. Continue Reading
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vendor neutral archive (VNA)
A vendor neutral archive (VNA) is a technology that stores medical images in a standard format and interface, making them accessible to healthcare professionals regardless of what proprietary system created the images. Continue Reading
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Analyzing stored medical image data helps picture the future
The analytics performed on medical images adds a new dimension to clinical data. For providers, this trend boosts population health management and precision medicine efforts. Continue Reading
Evaluate PACS (Picture archiving and communication system) Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Medical imaging informatics is the next data step forward
Weaving the science of health informatics and the data within medical images presents a tremendous opportunity for healthcare organizations in the future. Continue Reading
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Medical imaging storage strategies aim for the cloud
Three health IT pros look at the challenges to full-blown cloud adoption and explain why hybrid cloud is a popular approach to storing medical images. Continue Reading
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Challenges of integrating an EHR with medical imaging storage
The healthcare industry is still sorting out how to handle storing medical images in general. However, one issue is integrating that storage with the EHR. Continue Reading
Manage PACS (Picture archiving and communication system)
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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What to look for when buying an enterprise imaging platform
The idea of a patient lugging around medical image files on a CD-ROM or thumb drive seems out of place in 2017. Yet some organizations have that far to progress with imaging. Continue Reading
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When choosing medical imaging software, go with the enterprise model
As healthcare providers upgrade or replace their medical imaging technology, they should strive for an enterprise approach rather than keeping strictly to cardiology, expert says. Continue Reading
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Think on how clinical imaging systems, EHRs will integrate in future
The idea of a patient lugging around medical image files on a CD-ROM or thumb drive seems out of place in 2017. Yet some organizations have that far to progress with imaging. Continue Reading
Problem Solve PACS (Picture archiving and communication system) Issues
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Medical imaging data enables modern healthcare strategies
Medical images make up a large percentage of healthcare data. Providers can draw insights from that data to make better decisions about patient care. Continue Reading
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Healthcare asset management key to securing medical imaging systems
Hospitals can prevent cybersecurity breaches by managing healthcare assets such as MRI and CT scanners and requiring mobile devices to register with an MDM solution. Continue Reading
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For secure medical imaging systems, end-user awareness a must
Consultant Nick Merkin explains why a lack of security awareness is a threat to protecting medical imaging systems and how organizations can educate staff to mitigate risks. Continue Reading