PACS

Picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) have replaced conventional radiographic films as the digital image-viewing hub over the past two decades and now serve as the primary communication bridge between radiologists, radiologic technologists and referring providers. PACS enables all authorized clinicians to access medical images and reports quickly, easily and from virtually any location. Some health systems have integrated PACS into the electronic medical record (EMR). Others have moved to enterprise image systems to replace radiology PACS and allow all departments to now store images and reports in one location for easier health system-wide access.

FDA clears new cloud-enabled Philips cardiovascular IT system
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Rad Partners commercializes teleradiology platform pioneered by acquired company vRad
The product is a fully integrated, artificial intelligence-enabled technology tool, providing real-time analytics to interested outside radiology groups.
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Enterprise imaging vendor Enlitic inks data migration deal worth up to $32M
The company has signed a "memo of understanding" with GE HealthCare, helping it to build a new cloud-based product suite.
Radiology practice reportedly working with FBI after ‘data security incident’
Mt. Baker Imaging and Northwest Radiologists in Bellingham, Washington, have engaged with outside forensic specialists to aid in the investigation.

Radiologists want function more than features in a PACS

Picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) have become central to modern medicine, but these systems often lack the functionality radiology departments desire.

Radiologists value stability, efficiency in a PACS over 'niche add-ons'

What do you hope to get out of your facility’s PACS? Lightning-fast speed? The latest and greatest features?

Eye on Canada: 3 Views on PACS Priorities

Sponsored by Sectra

With PACS as with any healthcare-specific technology, some universal expectations are common to all end-users and their IT support teams. Yet there are also as many unique sets of preferences as there are PACS stakeholders.

On-call training: PACS-integrated curriculum improves student comprehension, relieves anxiety

Training radiology residents for on-call duties using a blended-curriculum model—known as a flipped classroom—has been gaining traction in graduate medical education. A recent study found integrating a cloud-based PACS viewer further improved trainee comprehension and comfort.

PACS can better capture experiential learning, enhance radiology training

Developments in information technology over the last 50 years have propelled radiology into the digital arena—but when it comes to experiential learning (EL), paper logbooks still reign supreme.

Sagicor Foundation donates new PACS to Jamaica Cancer Society

The Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS) has received a donation from the Sagicor Foundation that is expected to greatly improve patient care and save the group approximately $3 million each year: a new PACS.

PACS-EMR integration saves radiologists time, improves EMR utilization

Integration of PACS with an electronic medical record (EMR) is associated with saving radiologists time and helping them access the EMR more frequently, according to a new study in the Journal of Digital Imaging.

Ambra Health Partners with MC Healthcare to Launch Cloud Medical Imaging Platform in Japan

Partnership marks MC Healthcare's first digital health solution offered in the Japanese market.

PACS

FDA clears new cloud-enabled Philips cardiovascular IT system

Rad Partners commercializes teleradiology platform pioneered by acquired company vRad

Rethinking Imaging Growth in the AI Era: Pivoting to a Pay Per Study Model

Enterprise imaging vendor Enlitic inks data migration deal worth up to $32M

Radiology practice reportedly working with FBI after ‘data security incident’