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Proposed Electronic Health Record (EHR) Testing & Compliance Rule Gets Positive Reaction From HIT Leaders

Apr 23

Health care IT leaders are standing behind the new rule proposed by the Department of Health and Human Services concerning the testing and certifying of Electronic Health Records (EHRs), according to an article on HealthLeaders Media. The rule, which was proposed and released in March, would turn over the certification process to a private sector, as well as provide a fast-track certification timeline and the ability to have EHRs certified from multiple vendors.

The rule would create a two-step EHR certification process:

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PACS Administrator Scott Griffin on the Secrets to a Successful PACS Implementation

Mar 09

What does it take to ensure a successful Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) implementation?

No more than:

Proper staff training
The right PACS solution
Thorough assessment of user requirements
Accurate budgeting in terms of costs and time

And of course, an experienced, knowledgeable PACS administrator.

Scott Griffin, PACS Administrator

PACS Administrator Scott Griffin’s previous experience with several large-scale implementations helped Southeast Alabama Medical Center seamlessly install a PACS. The implementation was so successful, the hospital was able to go 90% filmless in less than six months.

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PACS Implementation Best Practices From Main Line Health System’s Ken Olbrish

Feb 25

Ken Olbrish on PACS implementation best practices

In this day and age, Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) are essential for providing images immediately and anywhere. Main Line Health System Enterprise Imaging Administrator Ken Olbrish understands that firsthand.

Main Line Health System, located outside of Philadelphia, successfully completed an enterprise PACS implementation. We sat down with Olbrish to discuss lessons learned from the PACS implementation.

When a PACS must be integrated with other devices, what challenges do administrators face?
There are several challenges for PACS administrators to overcome.

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

Jan 14

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

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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Radiology Risk Management: Q&A With Dr. Jonathan B. Kruskal

Jan 06

Dr. Jonathan B. Kruskal

The advancement of medical imaging technologies, such as Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) and Radiology Information Systems (RIS), is contributing to a host of clinical advantages. At the top of that list of advantages are radiology risk management and improved safety – for patients and staff alike.

During the 2009 RSNA Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, Dr. Jonathan B. Kruskal shared insight on safety and risk management in radiology departments. We sat down with Dr. Kruskal, chairman of the Department of Radiology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, to learn how RIS can contribute to reduced errors.

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Q&A: Authors of Acclaimed PACS Book Discuss Radiology PACS Advancements

Dec 18

Digital Radiology and PACS Advanced medical imaging systems are changing the way hospitals and radiology clinics operate and provide care. The Medical Imaging Talk Blog spoke with the authors of Digital Radiography and PACS, Christi E. Carter and Beth L. Veale, to better understand the affects of radiology Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) on radiologists, physicians, patients and even medical students. Discover best practice advice for implementing a PACS, how today’s medical students are learning about medical imaging and what the future may hold.

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