(Redmond, WA, November 3, 2009) FiatLux Imaging, Inc. a medical software company in Redmond, WA, announces the availability of FiatLux Visualize™ Free, advanced visualization software for CT and MRI medical imaging data. The free software is available via download from www.FiatLuxImaging.com for any healthcare professional. There is no charge for download or use of the software.
“There is tremendous unrealized potential in medical imaging data,” stated Quentin Dewolf, CEO of FiatLux Imaging.
“CT and MRI scanners are generating huge amounts of data every day, yet the vast majority of that data is never seen outside of the radiology suite. If it were, we believe referring physicians could make better decisions, patients could gain insight into their conditions, and the expense and inconvenience of duplicate scans could be avoided.
We deliver advanced visualization to any healthcare professional, not just the small number of radiologists who use expensive software on high-end workstations.”
source: FiatLux Imaging
3.11.09
27.10.09
At RSNA, DR Systems to Debut eMix for Sharing Radiology Images and Reports
SAN DIEGO – DR Systems, one of the most respected names in healthcare information systems, announced that eMix -- its cloud-based technology for sharing imaging studies and reports -- will be unveiled at RSNA 2009. eMix, which stands for Electronic Medical Information Exchange, enables secure sharing of images and reports between disparate institutions and physicians via the Internet. It also can help facilitate associating patient images to electronic medical records (EMRs) and patients’ personal healthcare records (PHRs).
This interoperable, vendor-neutral technology eliminates the need for the provider facility to burn CDs, print films, or fax reports. It should also help facilitate the trend toward universal access to medical imaging, for a complete EMR.
“eMix is an innovative medical IT solution that solves several problems faced by imaging centers and hospitals,” said DR Systems chairman of the board and radiologist Murray Reicher, M.D. “With eMix, institutions can avoid the cost and hassle of making CDs for patients and importing CDs from other facilities that don’t have the same PACS. They can digitally supply both images and reports to patients and doctors with a few simple mouse clicks, and even use the system to create a new, cost-free revenue stream.”
source:DR Systems
This interoperable, vendor-neutral technology eliminates the need for the provider facility to burn CDs, print films, or fax reports. It should also help facilitate the trend toward universal access to medical imaging, for a complete EMR.
“eMix is an innovative medical IT solution that solves several problems faced by imaging centers and hospitals,” said DR Systems chairman of the board and radiologist Murray Reicher, M.D. “With eMix, institutions can avoid the cost and hassle of making CDs for patients and importing CDs from other facilities that don’t have the same PACS. They can digitally supply both images and reports to patients and doctors with a few simple mouse clicks, and even use the system to create a new, cost-free revenue stream.”
source:DR Systems
24.10.09
Carestream Health Announces Availability Of New Web-Based Cardiology PACS
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 20 — Carestream Health, Inc., announced availability of its new web-based cardiology PACS that provides an efficient enterprise-wide image and information management solution for cardiology data. The CARESTREAM Cardiology PACS is now available in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Netherlands and Italy.
The new cardiology PACS supports improved productivity through the ability to review echocardiography, cardiac catheterization, ECG, nuclear cardiology and hemodynamic results on a single workstation—with fast, easy comparison of priors. The new PACS streamlines workflow by supporting on-site or remote reading of cardiology data from any networked workstation inside or outside of the enterprise. Its ability to consolidate disparate cardiology systems into a centralized solution also can deliver lower total cost of ownership.
Carestream Health’s cardiology PACS integrates seamlessly with its radiology PACS, allowing healthcare providers to use the same workstation for diagnostic reading and clinical review of cardiology and radiology studies.
source: Carestream Health
The new cardiology PACS supports improved productivity through the ability to review echocardiography, cardiac catheterization, ECG, nuclear cardiology and hemodynamic results on a single workstation—with fast, easy comparison of priors. The new PACS streamlines workflow by supporting on-site or remote reading of cardiology data from any networked workstation inside or outside of the enterprise. Its ability to consolidate disparate cardiology systems into a centralized solution also can deliver lower total cost of ownership.
Carestream Health’s cardiology PACS integrates seamlessly with its radiology PACS, allowing healthcare providers to use the same workstation for diagnostic reading and clinical review of cardiology and radiology studies.
source: Carestream Health
16.10.09
Aspyra to Demonstrate Teleradiology and Interoperability with AccessRAD RIS/PACS at RSNA 2009
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CALIF., October 12, 2009 - Aspyra, Inc. (AMEX: APY) today announced plans to demonstrate the latest release of AccessRAD, their integrated RIS/PACS product at the upcoming RSNA 2009 Annual Meeting held at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL (November 29 – December 3, 2009), Booth 3021, South Building Hall A.
The latest release of Aspyra’s AccessRAD RIS/PACS, version 6.5.0, includes performance improvement features for accessing and reading radiological images and new methods for creating, printing, and scanning of registration forms and modality questionnaires; an improved scheduling process, and more efficient method of rescheduling or canceling of patient exams. A key feature of AccessRAD RIS/PACS v6.5 also features the ability to create internal orders for studies sent from outside referring facilities diagnostic interpretation via DICOM transfer protocols. These orders are automatically are processed by the RIS, thereby optimizing workflow, as well as increasing revenue by preventing lost charges due to missing or incorrect orders. Reports created for these outside studies can have tailored report templates which retain the other facilities medical record and exam number. Once signed by the radiologist the reports then can be automatically sent back to the outside facility via fax or HL7 data transmission.
source: ASPYRA
The latest release of Aspyra’s AccessRAD RIS/PACS, version 6.5.0, includes performance improvement features for accessing and reading radiological images and new methods for creating, printing, and scanning of registration forms and modality questionnaires; an improved scheduling process, and more efficient method of rescheduling or canceling of patient exams. A key feature of AccessRAD RIS/PACS v6.5 also features the ability to create internal orders for studies sent from outside referring facilities diagnostic interpretation via DICOM transfer protocols. These orders are automatically are processed by the RIS, thereby optimizing workflow, as well as increasing revenue by preventing lost charges due to missing or incorrect orders. Reports created for these outside studies can have tailored report templates which retain the other facilities medical record and exam number. Once signed by the radiologist the reports then can be automatically sent back to the outside facility via fax or HL7 data transmission.
source: ASPYRA
7.10.09
AMICAS Launches Major New Version of Radiology Information System at RBMA 2009
BOSTON, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AMICAS, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMCS), a leader in image and information management solutions, will launch AMICAS RIS(TM) Version 5.5 at RBMA's 2009 Fall Educational Conference in Chandler, AZ, from October 11 to 13. AMICAS will be in booth #203.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060202/AMICASLOGO )
AMICAS RIS Version 5.5 introduces sophisticated workflow tools to help providers manage pre-authorization requirements, insurance eligibility, and patient status management, while also offering new tools to support business intelligence requirements in the radiology marketplace.
With AMICAS RIS' new workflow capabilities, providers can more readily manage exam authorization requirements and patient eligibility. Leveraging AMICAS RIS' state-of-the-art technology, radiology businesses can improve their overall schedule management and asset utilization, which results in improved operational efficiency. AMICAS continues to offer a free ROI assessment to qualified practices and enterprises as part of its continued commitment to delivering great automation solutions for radiology and imaging.
"With AMICAS RIS, we can manage our business more effectively," said Carrie Berlin, director of PACS and RIS at Regional Medical Imaging (Flint, MI). "AMICAS has developed a solution that helps us combat a challenging reimbursement environment with capabilities to confirm payment and eligibility before providing services. AMICAS RIS helps make our practice more efficient."
source: PR Newswire
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060202/AMICASLOGO )
AMICAS RIS Version 5.5 introduces sophisticated workflow tools to help providers manage pre-authorization requirements, insurance eligibility, and patient status management, while also offering new tools to support business intelligence requirements in the radiology marketplace.
With AMICAS RIS' new workflow capabilities, providers can more readily manage exam authorization requirements and patient eligibility. Leveraging AMICAS RIS' state-of-the-art technology, radiology businesses can improve their overall schedule management and asset utilization, which results in improved operational efficiency. AMICAS continues to offer a free ROI assessment to qualified practices and enterprises as part of its continued commitment to delivering great automation solutions for radiology and imaging.
"With AMICAS RIS, we can manage our business more effectively," said Carrie Berlin, director of PACS and RIS at Regional Medical Imaging (Flint, MI). "AMICAS has developed a solution that helps us combat a challenging reimbursement environment with capabilities to confirm payment and eligibility before providing services. AMICAS RIS helps make our practice more efficient."
source: PR Newswire
20.9.09
RamSoft Announces Three New RIS/PACS Installations
Toronto, Canada, September 11, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Three facilities across the United States selected the PowerServer™ RIS/PACS solution to improve day-to-day workflow and image access for interpreting physicians. They are Grove Hill Medical Center in New Britian, CT, Miami Diagnostic and Interventional Center in Miami, FL and Lifescape Medical Imaging in Cypress, CA. The software was developed by RamSoft, Inc., an IT software and services company with 16 years experience in the healthcare industry.
With PowerServer RIS/PACS, these facilities will be able to improve the day-to-day tasks of everyone involved in the scheduling, interpretation and the delivery of diagnostic exams from the referring physician to the scheduler, technologist, radiologist and ultimately to the overall improvement in the quality of patient care.
“Our customers like the ease of use, speedy installation and integration into their existing networks and the continued support offered by our technicians and integration teams. This keeps cost of ownership down and reliability high while working with just one vendor,” said Marilyn Solano, Marketing and Business Development Manager for RamSoft.
RamSoft PowerServer RIS/PACS has all the features found in both a PACS and RIS included in one simple and smart client application; running on a single server and database. This completely web-based solution is licensed under a very competitive unlimited user and workstation model. Multiple financial options are available from RamSoft including long and short term software rental, SAS-70 hosted solutions and ASP (SaaS).
source: PR.com
With PowerServer RIS/PACS, these facilities will be able to improve the day-to-day tasks of everyone involved in the scheduling, interpretation and the delivery of diagnostic exams from the referring physician to the scheduler, technologist, radiologist and ultimately to the overall improvement in the quality of patient care.
“Our customers like the ease of use, speedy installation and integration into their existing networks and the continued support offered by our technicians and integration teams. This keeps cost of ownership down and reliability high while working with just one vendor,” said Marilyn Solano, Marketing and Business Development Manager for RamSoft.
RamSoft PowerServer RIS/PACS has all the features found in both a PACS and RIS included in one simple and smart client application; running on a single server and database. This completely web-based solution is licensed under a very competitive unlimited user and workstation model. Multiple financial options are available from RamSoft including long and short term software rental, SAS-70 hosted solutions and ASP (SaaS).
source: PR.com
9.9.09
Large Imaging Center Chain Purchases Carestream Health’s SuperPACS™ Architecture to Boost Efficiency, Cut Costs
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 9 — Doshi Diagnostic Imaging Services of Hicksville, N.Y., purchased Carestream Health’s SuperPACS™ Architecture to create a more efficient workflow and enterprise-wide access to patient imaging exams and information. The company, which performs 1.4 million procedures a year, has 38 multi-modality imaging centers in the New York City metropolitan area and in major cities throughout Florida.
SuperPACS will create a global worklist of exams for all these locations and allow the company to prioritize exams according to radiologists’ specialties and other user-defined factors. The company’s intelligent streaming and tunneling technology also will transmit exams quickly even over lower bandwidth connections to allow highly productive remote reading of new exams along with related prior exams—regardless of where the exams were captured or archived.
“SuperPACS is an excellent investment because it will enable us to boost efficiency and lower costs. Directing exams to radiologists according to their specialties creates a more efficient reading process and also delivers better patient care,” said Lyle Backenroth, Doshi Diagnostic’s Chief Information Officer. “At the same time, we will enhance our remote reading functionality to achieve a more flexible workflow and reduce expenses related to on-site staff, space and equipment.”
source: Carestream
SuperPACS will create a global worklist of exams for all these locations and allow the company to prioritize exams according to radiologists’ specialties and other user-defined factors. The company’s intelligent streaming and tunneling technology also will transmit exams quickly even over lower bandwidth connections to allow highly productive remote reading of new exams along with related prior exams—regardless of where the exams were captured or archived.
“SuperPACS is an excellent investment because it will enable us to boost efficiency and lower costs. Directing exams to radiologists according to their specialties creates a more efficient reading process and also delivers better patient care,” said Lyle Backenroth, Doshi Diagnostic’s Chief Information Officer. “At the same time, we will enhance our remote reading functionality to achieve a more flexible workflow and reduce expenses related to on-site staff, space and equipment.”
source: Carestream
2.9.09
Carestream Health’s RIS/PACS Solution Increases Productivity At Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Aug. 26 — Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare’s recent installation of an integrated RIS/PACS solution from Carestream Health, Inc., has increased the internationally-renowned hospital’s productivity while creating a streamlined workflow.
Gillette Children’s is an independent, not-for-profit hospital located in St. Paul, Minn., with six clinics and more than 1,600 referring physicians. The hospital and its clinics specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of children and young adults with orthopedic, neurological and other serious conditions.
“The CARESTREAM RIS/PACS significantly increases radiologist productivity and convenience, and also equips us to minimize the chance for error through use of a single patient worklist,” said Bonnie Wold, Manager of Imaging Services, Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare. “The PACS also provides orthopedic measurement tools—including an advanced Cobb angle—that are extremely important for our specialists and surgeons.”
CARESTREAM PACS workstations are installed in clinic exam rooms and in each of the five surgical suites, giving physicians and surgeons immediate access to all the images and comparisons. “Our orthopedic specialists review imaging studies and measurements during clinic visits in the exam room, so they can talk through each child’s treatment plan with the parents. That’s why it is so important that the orthopedic tools are fast and easy to use,” Wold explains.
source: Carestream Health
Gillette Children’s is an independent, not-for-profit hospital located in St. Paul, Minn., with six clinics and more than 1,600 referring physicians. The hospital and its clinics specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of children and young adults with orthopedic, neurological and other serious conditions.
“The CARESTREAM RIS/PACS significantly increases radiologist productivity and convenience, and also equips us to minimize the chance for error through use of a single patient worklist,” said Bonnie Wold, Manager of Imaging Services, Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare. “The PACS also provides orthopedic measurement tools—including an advanced Cobb angle—that are extremely important for our specialists and surgeons.”
CARESTREAM PACS workstations are installed in clinic exam rooms and in each of the five surgical suites, giving physicians and surgeons immediate access to all the images and comparisons. “Our orthopedic specialists review imaging studies and measurements during clinic visits in the exam room, so they can talk through each child’s treatment plan with the parents. That’s why it is so important that the orthopedic tools are fast and easy to use,” Wold explains.
source: Carestream Health
30.7.09
Radiology Informatics: Frost & Sullivan Examines The Next Big Wave In Medicine
In order to increase productivity, healthcare providers have started to integrate many IT-based ancillary systems such as EMR, HIS and PACS. So far, this has purely been a service-oriented business, in which IT systems have accelerated healthcare practices. However, the lack of qualified staff, such as technologists, physicians and radiologists is creating a challenge for hospitals. A huge number of radiological examinations and the interpretation of images has to take place, and many hospitals are outsourcing this work to speed up productivity.
Radiology Informatics will help to eliminate this problem. Unlike other service-based ancillary systems, Radiology Informatics is an artificial intelligence system that will interpret images generated by various imaging modalities. Its aim is to assist radiologists in arriving at a quicker interpretation and also contribute towards recommending other necessary actions for concomitant requirements. Reporting errors, wrong interpretations, and patient report delays due to an unavailability of radiologists will eventually be eliminated.
source: Medical News Today
Radiology Informatics will help to eliminate this problem. Unlike other service-based ancillary systems, Radiology Informatics is an artificial intelligence system that will interpret images generated by various imaging modalities. Its aim is to assist radiologists in arriving at a quicker interpretation and also contribute towards recommending other necessary actions for concomitant requirements. Reporting errors, wrong interpretations, and patient report delays due to an unavailability of radiologists will eventually be eliminated.
source: Medical News Today
9.7.09
Perceptive Informatics Enhances CNS and Oncology Medical Image Processing and Analysis Capabilities Through Alliance With Biospective
BOSTON, July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Perceptive Informatics, a leading eClinical solutions provider and a subsidiary of PAREXEL International Corporation (NASDAQ: PRXL) , today announced that it has enhanced its capabilities with respect to processing and analysis of medical images for central nervous system (CNS) and oncology related clinical trials through an alliance with Biospective, Inc. Through this alliance, Perceptive Informatics will use Biospective's specialized medical imaging process and analysis software to supplement its existing technology in support of independent reviews of imaging data for both exploratory and large-scale, multi-center studies.
Experts from Perceptive Informatics will discuss these enhanced capabilities at Booth #333 in the exhibit hall during the Alzheimer's Association 2009 International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (ICAD), to be held July 11 - 16, 2009 in Vienna, Austria. James Paskavitz, M.D., Medical Director, Perceptive Informatics will be available at ICAD to discuss a poster presentation regarding a medical imaging methodology developed by Perceptive Informatics, which provides a new approach to monitor brain atrophy in Alzheimer's disease and potential treatment effects with the goal of accelerating decisions about Alzheimer's compounds in development.
"With CNS and oncology research growing at a fast pace, Perceptive Informatics is focused on expanding its capabilities to help clients use medical imaging as an endpoint, or biomarker, to assess efficacy and safety of new treatments in these important therapeutic areas," said Kenneth G. Faulkner, Ph.D., Vice President of Medical Imaging, Perceptive Informatics. "Our alliance with Biospective expands Perceptive's ability to provide sophisticated imaging capabilities, which combined with our in-depth therapeutic expertise is focused on improving the productivity and efficiency of clinical studies."
source: PR Newswire
Experts from Perceptive Informatics will discuss these enhanced capabilities at Booth #333 in the exhibit hall during the Alzheimer's Association 2009 International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (ICAD), to be held July 11 - 16, 2009 in Vienna, Austria. James Paskavitz, M.D., Medical Director, Perceptive Informatics will be available at ICAD to discuss a poster presentation regarding a medical imaging methodology developed by Perceptive Informatics, which provides a new approach to monitor brain atrophy in Alzheimer's disease and potential treatment effects with the goal of accelerating decisions about Alzheimer's compounds in development.
"With CNS and oncology research growing at a fast pace, Perceptive Informatics is focused on expanding its capabilities to help clients use medical imaging as an endpoint, or biomarker, to assess efficacy and safety of new treatments in these important therapeutic areas," said Kenneth G. Faulkner, Ph.D., Vice President of Medical Imaging, Perceptive Informatics. "Our alliance with Biospective expands Perceptive's ability to provide sophisticated imaging capabilities, which combined with our in-depth therapeutic expertise is focused on improving the productivity and efficiency of clinical studies."
source: PR Newswire
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