A radiology information system (RIS) is a networked software platform capable of storing, analyzing, and distributing radiology data. A picture archiving and communications system (PACS) is an image archiving system that offers advanced visualization and interpretation functionality. Integration with existing hospital information systems and future EHR installations is a key focus of successful RIS and PACS utilization.
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APP Design, a software development firm specializing in the design, development and integration of healthcare systems, announced that it has been selected to design and develop a real-time patient consent interface for WNYHealtheNet through its RHIOnet product.
September 30, 2010
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With its acquisition of Ronkonkoma, N.Y.-based Quantum Medical Imaging, a privately-held manufacturer of X-ray systems used by hospitals, imaging centers and health clinics, Carestream Health has bolstered itself with a substantial portfolio of conventional and digital X-ray technologies, and better-positioned itself to penetrate the small and mid-sized hospital market.
September 28, 2010
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Carestream Health has announced that its new cesium iodide CARESTREAM DRX-1C detector is now available around the world in countries where it is approved for use.
September 23, 2010
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The Association of Alexandria Radiologists has chosen McKesson's Revenue Management Solutions for radiology billing and practice management.
September 10, 2010
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Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Breast Screening Service Unit has become the first unit to go live with a new breast screening solution. The deployment is expected to make the breast screening service the first in the southwest peninsula region to go fully digital.
September 7, 2010
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Carestream Health has bolstered itself with a broad new portfolio of conventional and digital X-ray technologies, thanks to its acquisition of Ronkonkoma, N.Y.-based Quantum Medical Imaging, a privately-held manufacturer of X-ray systems used by hospitals, imaging centers and health clinics.
September 7, 2010
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New products entering the RIS market and vendors expanding their EMR and PACS client bases with integrated solutions suggest that radiology information systems are taking a renewed priority in purchasing decisions, a new report from research firm KLAS concludes.
August 24, 2010
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Macquarie University Hospital performed Australia's first Gamma Knife surgery with its new Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion system on Aug. 3, making it the country's first center capable of providing dedicated intracranial radiosurgery.
August 20, 2010
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GE Healthcare announced that its Centricity Practice Solution version 9.5 has been inspected by the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT) and is a premarket conditionally CCHIT Certified 2011 Ambulatory EHR, with additional certification for child health and cardiovascular medicine with advanced reporting.
August 13, 2010
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Royal Philips Electronics and SpineMark Corporation, a San Diego-based company that develops specialized centers for spinal care, have announced a partnership that will bring Philips's imaging and other healthcare IT solutions to new SpineMark facilities around the world.
July 26, 2010
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A new study from Millennium Research Group (MRG), which specializes in market intelligence on medical technology, finds that the competitive landscape of the U.S. diagnostic imaging equipment servicing market is evolving as imaging facilities seek to cut costs.
July 26, 2010
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GE Healthcare IT has announced the availability of its meaningful use-ready software release for Centricity Enterprise – the integrated cross-continuum clinical, financial and administrative software solution for hospitals.
July 22, 2010
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