When it comes to PACS use, it’s all about optimizing workflow for the providers, said Ben Brown, research director of medical imaging for KLAS Enterprises. Innovative organizations are trying to take clinical imaging to the next level by working toward an enterprise clinical imaging management and distribution system. “This is not a true deliverable at this point,” he cautioned. However, the ability for clinicians to access other tools via a single PACS workstation or view or via the Web is an attractive proposition. While providers continue to expect quality service and support, upgrades and reporting capabilities, the extension of PACs functionality to multiple departments such as cardiology, oncology and pathology is definitely on their wish list. The ranked list is from KLAS’ Top 20 Mid-Year Report.

DR Systems

Unity RIS/PACS

KLAS Rating No. 1

Features: Since 1992, DR Systems has helped more than 500 hospitals and imaging center sites improve the management of patient information, eliminate film costs and increase workflow speed, all while providing better clinical quality and patient care. DR Systems’ Unity RIS/PACS integrates numerous tools to improve financial performance and productivity.

    Dynamic Imaging

IntegradWeb PACS

KLAS Rating No. 2

Features: IntegradWeb PACS is a standards-based, single GUI, Web-based PACS. Unlimited volume-based licensing enables users to maximize access using an affordable, scalable model. Access from any Internet connection is completely portable with a personalized user experience, without limitation to tools (3D, MIP/MPR), or capabilities of the active study list. It includes paperless operations (document scanning), print pages (key images), IHE PDI CD burning and simple access to results. Applications are orthopedics, advanced 3D visualization, PET/CT, nuclear medicine, IHE Mammography Profile validated digital mammography w/AutoFetch for rapid interpretation, and ambulatory integrated RIS/PACS.

    Philips Medical Systems

iSite PACS

KLAS Rating No. 3

Features: Philips iSite PACS is an innovative image and information management system that delivers on-demand diagnostic-quality images over existing hospital networks, advanced radiology reading stations for radiologists and “always online” long-term storage.