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Stay Knowledgeable With the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine

Aug 31

The role of ultrasound in modern medicine and healthcare IT has increased monumentally over the last 50 years. Whereas extremely invasive surgical procedures were required for the diagnosis and analyzing of a great deal of illnesses and diseases, now ultrasound technologies allow for the fast imaging and diagnosis without the invasive surgery. Staying up-to-date with the technologies, cases and innovations occurring within the field is vital to the performance and efficiency of operations.

A great method of staying current with the ever-changing world of radiology and cardiology is to leverage associations that are dedicated to compiling and synthesizing data into easy-to-consume formats.

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Radiology Resources for the Latest News & Advancements

Jul 20

The field of medical imaging and radiology is constantly evolving and advancing. In a fast-paced industry like healthcare, one of the best ways to stay up-to-date is to frequently check out available Journals and Radiology resources.

The British Journal of Radiology: The British Journal of Radiology is the official peer-reviewed monthly research journal of the British Institute of Radiology. The journal coversalmost every clinical and technical aspect of diagnostic imaging, radiotherapy and oncology, medical physics and radiobiology. Since it covers such a wide range of disciplines means readers can stay current with developments in their own fields as well as those that are related.

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Medical Imaging System Helps Camden-Clark Memorial Improve Patient Care

Apr 08

In 2002, West Virginia-based Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital realized that it needed to streamline the workflow and efficiency of its radiology department by implementing a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS).

Before choosing a medical imaging system, the 340-bed hospital used a film-based system, which required hours of time to read before actual reporting. Camden-Clark recognized that crucial time – and money – were being wasted.

Following an evaluation of practices, Camden-Clark chose McKesson’s Horizon Medical Imaging™ as its imaging solution. Once implemented, the hospital immediately suspended all use of film – except in rare cases – and exclusively adopted the new system.

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Medical Imaging Solution Enhances the Patient Experience at Bloomington Hospital

Mar 23

Before implementing a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) and Radiology Information System (RIS), Bloomington Hospital faced the same challenge as many multi-facility hospitals.

While its facilities shared the same patients, they didn’t share patient information and images.

Bloomington Hospital needed a medical imaging solution that would help it enhance the overall patient experience – from ordering to report distribution.

Specifically, the Indiana hospital was in search of a medical imaging solution to eliminate:

Slow report turnaround times and delayed patient treatments
The need for radiologists to travel long distances to other facilities to interpret exams

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Don’t Miss These Radiology Resources for the Latest News & Advancements

Mar 18

Staying up-to-date on the latest medical imaging and radiology research, news and technologies is simple with these two radiology resources. For even more publications and journals, check out our full list of PACS, RIS and healthcare resources.

Applied Radiology: This print and online radiology resource covers all aspects of diagnostic radiology, interventional techniques and therapeutic specialties. Applied Radiology features physician-authored clinical articles and radiological cases, as well as interactive quizzes, reader polls, videos and news stories.

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Stay on Top of the Latest Technologies With These Medical Imaging Associations

Mar 05

No matter what your job function – physician, radiologist, administrator or other personnel – a healthcare IT or medical imaging association exists to help you stay on top of emerging trends and the latest technologies.

Check out the two organizations below, or access our complete list of healthcare IT associations.

American Academy of Medical Administrators: AAMA represents multi-disciplinary healthcare management at all levels, within all health organizations. It promotes professional development and credentials through continuing education and research in healthcare management. AAMA provides colleges that focus on specific specialties of healthcare administration, including health plan management, healthcare information and oncology.

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Medical Imaging Technology at Baton Rouge General Reduces Report Turnaround Time to 3 Hours

Mar 01

Baton Rouge General Medical Center – particularly its radiology department – has a long history of staying on the forefront of the technology curve. It was the first in the US to operate a radiation therapy unit, the first in its region to offer endoscopic ultrasounds and the first in the state to offer portable digital radiology systems.

That long-standing history is what led it to adopt the next generation of medical imaging technology.

The medical center needed to leverage medical imaging technology that could enable fast, easy access to digital images across the enterprise. Plus, it needed a solution that would help it meet the meaningful use requirements associated with tapping into federal stimulus incentives.

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Expand Your Knowledge Base with These Radiology & Medical Imaging Resources

Feb 09

Stay on top of the latest radiology and medical imaging trends and advancements with the two resources below. Or access a full list of PACS, RIS and healthcare resources for even more medical imaging news and information.

Abdominal Imaging: Radiologists, medical imaging specialists, gastroenterologists and hepatologists can discover the latest in-depth studies from well-respected healthcare researchers and research organizations. Recent published works include: “Functional MR Imaging as a New Paradigm for Image Guidance,” “Interventional Oncology in the Abdomen” and “Detecting Recurrence of Gastric Cancer.”

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34 Iowa Healthcare Facilities Soon to Benefit From PACS Implementation

Feb 02

Soon, 34 metropolitan hospitals and clinics throughout the state of Iowa will be experiencing streamlined workflow and improved productivity.

That’s because Iowa Health System – the state’s first and largest integrated health system – has partnered with McKesson for an enterprise Horizon Medical Imaging™ Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) implementation.

Iowa Health System conducts an increasing number of procedures every year, and needed a solution that could help physicians and staff deliver high-quality, timely patient care now and in the future.

The healthcare system chose McKesson to replace its former PACS vendor in order to meet its growing diagnostic imaging needs.

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Finalize Your 2010 Calendar With Upcoming Radiology Conferences

Jan 25

As you settle into 2010, now is the perfect time to finalize your calendar with upcoming medical imaging and radiology conferences. Consider attending the two events below, or access our full list of upcoming radiology events.

February 21-26
Abdominal Radiology Course 2010
Orlando
The Abdominal Radiology Course 2010, presented by the Society of Gastrointestinal Radiologists and the Society of Uroradiology, will highlight new and emerging diagnostic imaging technologies for abdominal and pelvic pathology. The course, designed for practicing radiologists and those in training, will feature lectures, panel discussions and interactive workshops.

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