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Expand Your Knowledge Base with These Radiology & Medical Imaging Resources

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

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

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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Digital Mammography Video Highlights Benefits for Patient Care and Workflow

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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Resources for the Latest Healthcare Advances

To help radiology and healthcare IT professionals stay informed of the latest healthcare advances, we have identified three more useful online resources and publications. Discover even more tools by viewing our full list of radiology and healthcare resources.

Health Management Technology Magazine: Health Management Technology is a monthly publication dedicated to helping IT professionals stay current on the latest healthcare advances. Its content focuses on electronic medical records, revenue cycle management and networking infrastructure. The site is a comprehensive resource, complete with event listings, polls, the latest news, tips, videos and blogs.

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Healthcare Group to Upgrade to Enterprise Medical Imaging System

Beth Israel Medical Center, a Continuum <a href= For healthcare organizations large and small, the decision to upgrade from a first-generation Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) to an advanced second-generation system is based on the desire to achieve even greater long-term productivity and patient care benefits.

That was the goal Continuum Health Partners had in mind when it decided to replace multiple medical imaging systems with a single integrated solution – the latest version of Horizon Medical Imaging™ from McKesson. This scalable system will be deployed across the vast Continuum network of hospitals and clinics throughout New York City.

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New Year’s Resolution: Stayed Informed of the Latest Radiology Trends

Expand Your Radiology Knowledge Begin 2010 with a resolution to expand your knowledge of the latest radiology trends and technologies. Consider attending one of these upcoming events:

Jan. 31-Feb. 4
Tutorials in Diagnostic Radiology
Maui, Hawaii
Mayo Clinic Tutorials in Diagnostic Radiology is a postgraduate course designed to update diagnostic radiologists on the latest radiology trends, techniques and applications in diagnostic imaging. Much of the course will be presented in a case-based, interactive format. To foster interaction between attendees and faculty, an interactive audience response system will be used during some course lectures.

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PACS Implementation Saves Alabama Hospital $500,000 Annually

When Southeast Alabama Medical Center decided to implement a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), the 400-bed facility was no stranger to advanced healthcare technology. In the several years leading up to the PACS implementation, hospital leadership had embraced information technology and successfully implemented several McKesson clinical solutions. The next step was to create an enterprise clinical image repository that could grow with the medical center.

Watch this video to learn how the organization implemented PACS stations in all OR and ER suites to streamline communication between radiologists and other personnel. Hear from Southwest Alabama Medical Center administrators, including PACS Administrator Scott Griffin and CFO/CIO Derek Miller, on how the PACS implementation has helped them achieve:

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Gain Knowledge With a Healthcare IT or Radiology Association

Gain knowledge with radiology associations With medical imaging and healthcare information technologies advancing at high speeds, it’s no doubt difficult to stay on top of emerging trends and the latest technologies. Rely on one of the many healthcare IT or radiology associations that exist to cultivate knowledge, advance healthcare and foster networking. Below are two valuable healthcare IT and radiology associations:

American Medical Informatics Association: AMIA’s 4,000 members include physicians, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, researchers, educators and others from more than 65 countries. The association exists to improve quality of care by advancing the use of health information and communications technology in clinical care and research. Members have access to AMIA books, publications, national meetings and specialty events. The association’s website features a job center, industry news, an e-learning center and podcasts.

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Did You Miss RSNA 2009, the Year’s Premier Medical Imaging Conference?

RSNA 2009 Tens of thousands of healthcare professionals arrived in Chicago to take part in the 2009 RSNA Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting. This 6-day annual radiology and medical imaging conference offered the latest cutting-edge science, education and technology.

Between case-based reviews, hands-on workshops and self-study exhibits, health care professionals returned home with a wealth of information on:

Pediatric radiology
Obstetric/gynecological radiology
Musculoskeletal radiology
Oncologic radiology
Chest imaging
Emergency radiology
Neuroradiology

The 2009 radiology and medical imaging conference offered more exhibits and sessions for radiologists, radiation oncologists, physicists in medicine and radiologic technologists than ever before, including:

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