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Radiology Information System (RIS) Market to Reach $415.8 million by 2013

Feb 19
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The future looks bright for diagnostic imaging.

According to a report from ReportLinker, worldwide diagnostic imaging and Radiology Information System (RIS) markets will reach $415.8 million by 2013. Moreover, as RIS systems are integrated with electronic patient records, market growth may be even stronger.

The ability to identify additional diseases at an earlier stage through diagnostic imaging will stimulate the demand for information management systems.

The report pinpoints key drivers of diagnostic imaging and radiology information system market growth, including:

  • Lower costs
  • Improved efficiency
  • Complete audit trails
  • Centralized patient information
  • Help to achieve HIPAA compliance
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Could Secondary Use of Electronic Medical Records Be Your Healthcare Organization’s Greatest Asset?

Feb 17
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The immediate, primary benefits of electronic medical records are well-recognized: improved efficiency for physicians and enhanced safety for patients.

But what are the secondary benefits?

According to a recent survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, secondary use of electronic medical records may become a healthcare organizations’ greatest asset over the next five years. Data mined from health information systems could help improve patient care, predict trends in public health and reduce healthcare costs.

The survey, “Transforming Healthcare Through Secondary Use of Health Data,” found 90% of healthcare executives say the secondary use of health information from electronic health records will significantly improve patient care.

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Patients Demand Online Access to Radiology Results

Feb 11
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Radiology Information Systems (RIS) have come a long way in streamlining tasks and providing 24/7 access to radiology results for physicians across an enterprise.

But results from a recent Wake Forest University School of Medicine study show there still may be one missing piece of the puzzle. According to the study, many patients are dissatisfied with the lack of detail in MRI, CT scan and ultrasound test results – as well as the amount of time it takes to receive results.

Patients in the study want online access to radiology results as soon as they are available to enable them to:

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PACS Adoption to Experience Significant Growth by 2015

Feb 05
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Just what will the Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) market look like in five years?

A recent GlobalData report sheds light on the future growth and adoption of Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS). “US Picture Arching and Communication Systems (PACS) Market: Increasing Adoption to Drive Growth,” found that the market will:

  • Grow by 13% annually for the next seven years
  • Reach $2.5 billion in 2015, up from $1 billion in 2008

The report also found that PACS adoption will be driven by:

1. Small and mid-sized hospitals looking to cut costs and increase efficiency.

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Top 5 Benefits of a Picture Archiving and Communication System

Jan 28
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Technology advancements are rapidly changing the medical industry – the radiology field, in particular. Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) are enabling physicians to quickly and easily share diagnostic imaging information, reports and images electronically.

In a recent post, the British Medical Advisor Jobs blog highlights some of the many benefits of PACS on patient care and physician efficiency. We’ve summarized that information and created the “Top 5 PACS Benefits” list:

1. PACS reduces the need for film in diagnostic imaging, saving on both the costs to buy film and the space needed to house film.

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Digital Mammography Video Highlights Benefits for Patient Care and Workflow

Jan 22
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Digital mammography, particularly when integrated with a Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS), can empower healthcare organizations to improve workflow and deliver higher-quality patient care.

For Provena St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee, Illinois, digital mammography is an integral part of its strategic plan to put the most advanced technology in the hands of staff and deliver the best possible care for patients.

In this digital mammography video from Provena St. Mary’s, hospital administrators, radiologists, oncologists, OB/GYNs, nurses and even breast cancer patients share insight on the benefits of the system.

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Mammography Equipment Market Projected to Grow to $585 Million by 2015

Jan 19
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The US mammography equipment market is forecast to grow by 3.6% a year to reach nearly $585 million in 2015, according to a recent report from GlobalData.

Driving the growth of the mammography equipment market are:

1. Technology advancements

2. Increased public awareness

3. Highly efficient digital technology

4. Low dosage featured in digital equipment

5. Increased use of digital mammography equipment

The report, “US Mammography Equipment Market: Product Innovations to Drive Growth,” found that the Full-Field Digital Mammography (FFDM) equipment segment contributes the largest amount of revenue in the overall mammography equipment market. FFDM accounted for 95% of all revenue in 2008.

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Q&A With Dr. Dan Chernoff: The Formula for a Successful PACS Implementation

Jan 14
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Glen Falls Hospital

Glens Falls Hospital and its affiliated private practice radiology group, Adirondack Radiology Associates, needed a way to effectively manage medical imaging and reports across the enterprise. Faced with fragmented imaging records across a wide geographic region and facilities, these providers opted for a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) implementation to create a unified view of patient records and increase clinician productivity and satisfaction.

The Medical Imaging Talk Blog discusses the successful PACS implementation with Dr. Dan Chernoff, radiologist and director of radiology at Adirondack Radiology Associates.

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Medical Imaging Thought Leader Shares Insight on PACS’ Future

Jan 12
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The future of PACS looks bright, according to Allan Noordvyk

Allan Noordvyk

For Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS), the future looks very bright. Medical Imaging PACS is quickly becoming the standard for healthcare organizations across the country. In fact, thousands of healthcare enterprises have already upgraded to PACS technology – with more organizations joining the list every day.

Earlier this month, Imaging Economics sat down with Allan Noordvyk, director of radiology/product management for the McKesson Medical Imaging Group – along with Tim Kulbago of Merge Healthcare and Michael Green of Agfa HealthCare North America – to discuss the future for PACS.

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PACS Video: Implementing Enterprise Medical Imaging

Jan 05
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During the 2008 Society for Imaging Informatics Annual Meeting, Mark Crowder of McKesson Medical Imaging shared with RT Image magazine the McKesson strategy for successful implementation of enterprise medical imaging throughout healthcare facilities.

In the informative PACS video below, Crowder introduces the concept of Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS). He explains how PACS:

  • Captures images
  • Stores images in a repository
  • Distributes images to clinicians wherever they may be

Crowder also shares how the McKesson PACS workflow helps healthcare facilities improve the quality of patient care.

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