Dear Imaging Informatics Insider,
While the value of PACS technology is well-known, the crucial role of the human factor in the success of PACS is not as well-appreciated, according to PACS consultant Michael J. Cannavo.
In the latest edition of his Straight Talk From the PACSman series, Mr. Cannavo makes the case that PACS vendors need to focus more on building a value-based relationship with their customers. His advice is this issue's Insider Exclusive, which is available to you before our regular members can access it.
Our popular Mobile App Spotlight series has also returned with a feature on RadsBest, an iOS app that offers a number of handy features for radiologists seeking to create more actionable reports with recommendations supported by guidelines. Launched in mid-2013, the app now has more than 2,000 registered users. Learn more by clicking here.
Speaking of mobile apps, a Brazilian research team recently found a novel use for the popular instant messaging app WhatsApp Messenger. They found that orthopedic surgeons who used the app to evaluate and classify tibial fractures from radiographs and CT images had strong interobserver and intraobserver agreement. Click here for all the details.
While image sharing via health information exchanges hasn't achieved widespread adoption, it can certainly be worth the effort. For example, the Rochester Regional Health Information Organization has yielded quantifiable reductions in the number of repeat imaging studies, according to a recent analysis. Click here to learn more.
In vendor news, Cerner wrapped up its $1.3 billion acquisition of Siemens Healthcare's healthcare IT business today. Click here for the details.
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