RapidResults is a powerful Clinical Image Viewer app that enables users to view reports and images through iPhones/iPads, Android, desktop and touchscreen devices. During RSNA 2014, RamSoft will be showcasing the latest advancements in clinical image and reporting. Stop by their booth 8113, or schedule your demo at 888.343.9146 / [email protected].
 

Essence is an enterprise business analytics module that will be released with PowerServer RIS/PACS and TelePlus v6.0. This interactive reporting module allows users to analyze their operations, identify workflow deficiencies and ensures staff is achieving the organizational goals. Visit us during RSNA 2014 Booth 8113 – North Building, Hall B or schedule your demo at 888.343.9146 / [email protected]  to see how the software may improve your overall return on investment.

PowerServer Cloud is a powerful Web-based solution that is hosted on the cloud and supports all modalities, allowing you to access and read studies from anywhere. It will automate your processes so you can become a successful and profitable practice while continuing to promote better, faster patient care. Contact the vendor for a full demo at 888.343.9146 / [email protected], or visit them during RSNA 2014 at booth 8113 – North Building, Hall B.
 

Remember the race to map the human genome, when the widest international collaboration in history went up against the efforts of a private corporation, Celera? The race ended in a tie in 2001 with near simultaneous publications in Nature (public effort) and Science (Celera) as both public and private sectors served up analyses of about 80 percent of the genome. Unfortunately, the outcome of this Herculean effort did not come close to meeting expectations. 

Nuclear Medicine is the New Personalized Medicine

Remember the race to map the human genome, when the widest international collaboration in history went up against the efforts of a private corporation, Celera? The race ended in a tie in 2001 with near simultaneous publications in Nature (public effort) and Science (Celera) as both public and private sectors served up analyses of about 80 percent of the genome. Unfortunately, the outcome of this Herculean effort did not come close to meeting expectations. 

When Sentara Healthcare decided to offer 3D mammography, also known as breast tomosynthesis, across its network of comprehensive breast centers in Virginia, it adopted the technology at 10 breast centers over 12 months. It was a successful introduction based on a carefully orchestrated implementation strategy. The technology would impact many aspects of the Sentara Cancer Network, requiring close collaboration and coordination with Sentara leadership, breast center staff, private radiologists and surgeons, as well as Sentara IT, finance, marketing and communications, hospital administrators, referring physicians and patients.  


Early detection is an important and valuable tool in the continuing fight against breast cancer. Research has found that cancers discovered during early screening exams are often smaller in size and still confined to the breast compared to those found later. When considering these two factors, the size and spread of breast cancer — the most important predictors of prognosis for women with the disease — early detection has become a focal point in cancer care. As a result, the American Cancer Society (ACS) has established guidelines that recommend women over 40 undergo annual screening mammograms. 
CXO: Perfecting Patient Experience

With information just a click away, the widespread use of the Internet has given rise to a more educated consumer. It is no surprise then, that this increase in consumer education has permeated the healthcare industry. No longer are patients arbitrarily accepting referrals from one physician to another. Rather, they are using all available information to decide what healthcare facility to visit or which healthcare professional to see. Patients are also using their experiences, through reviews, to help others make similar decisions.

A large multi-campus health system based in Des Moines, Iowa, UnityPoint Health serves patients across Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin. In recent years, the system has grown rapidly and so has the need for IT support and storage — particularly in the area of radiology. As more community network hospitals joined, the imaging systems were facing a continuing cycle of hardware replacement and upgrades. To meet the challenges of providing more efficient healthcare while keeping costs down, UnityPoint is moving to a completely virtual server environment. In this interview Matthew Bishop, enterprise solutions architect, explains what they are trying to achieve and how healthcare IT is helping them overcome challenges and reach their goals. 


The digitization of medical imaging at hospitals has come a long way since the early picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) of the 1990s, according to Eric Rice, chief technology officer for Mach7 Technologies. With more institutions investing in electronic medical records (EMR) and Meaningful Use criteria driving the push toward even better management and storage of patient images, the enterprise imaging strategy has evolved into a vital necessity for many healthcare organizations. This involves the handling of images not only across certain departments, but also across entire hospitals and healthcare networks. The value of developing an enterprise imaging strategy is inherent to any organization, said Rice, whether they are in the process of implementing their EMR platform or looking for ways to optimize it.
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