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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 KnowledgeBegin 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 associationsWith 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 2009Tens 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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Stay Informed With the Latest Radiology and Healthcare IT Events

Healthcare IT Conference
Stay abreast of the latest advances in medical imaging by attending one of these informative radiology and healthcare IT events.

Dec. 7-11
National Diagnostic Imaging Symposium
Orlando, Florida
This conference features 120 lectures and concurrent sessions. Attendees will learn how to apply imaging techniques to a radiology practice, how to utilize CT and MR angiography, and how to implement protocols for MRI of the heart, head, abdomen, pelvis and musculoskeletal system. The symposium will also discuss digital mammography and breast MRI.

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Radiology Resources for Continuing Education

News ResourcesFor radiologists, physicians, hospital administrators and other staff, keeping current regarding the latest trends and advances in medical imaging and radiology is necessary. We’ve compiled a list of radiology resources to make the continuing education process more convenient.

Advance for Imaging & Radiation Oncology Magazine: This radiology resource provides the latest news and information on management strategies, clinical/technological updates and industry trends for medical imaging and radiation oncology physicians, administrators and staff. The magazine’s website offers product information, a job center, event listings, forums and blogs. Subscriptions are free, and subscribers have access to a digital issue, as well.

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EHR Video: The Key to Successful PACS Integration

The key to effective medical imaging implementation is integration with Electronic Health Records (EHR) and making images available across the enterprise, according Dr. Gary Wendt in this EHR video presentation, “Enterprise Archive: A Uniform Image-Archive Approach.”

Dr. Wendt, enterprise director of medical imaging and vice-chair of informatics at University of Wisconsin-Madison, suggests that the first step—and one of the most vital—to integrating a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) into an EHR is to consider the perspectives of different stakeholder groups.

In the EHR video, Dr. Wendt identifies 4 stakeholder groups and the factors a PACS implementation team must consider for each:

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