Dear PACS Insider,
Imaging informatics professionals can perform many functions and roles, but advancing to higher levels of responsibility takes traits such as strong training, a desire to learn, and good communication skills, according to Sgt. Michael Joslin of the U.S. Army.
In a presentation at the recent Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) regional meeting in Philadelphia, Sgt. Joslin shared some tips to help Certified Imaging Informatics Professionals (CIIPs) reach their professional goals.
Our coverage of his talk is this newsletter's Insider Exclusive, which you can access before our regular members.
In other coverage from SIIM's regional meeting, find out why the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia believes that vendor-neutral archives (VNAs) can save millions and add efficiency over the traditional model of PACS storage.
Consultant Herman Oosterwijk of OTech has also returned with another column. In his latest contribution, Mr. Oosterwijk discusses how PACS replacement represents an excellent opportunity to redesign the system's architecture to prepare for the future. His top 10 things to consider when replacing your PACS include using a VNA and enterprise PACS packages. What else is on his list? Click here to find out.
When it comes to incorporating computer-aided detection (CAD) software into PACS, radiologists tend to prefer a tight integration that provides the necessary information in as few clicks as possible, concluded a team of German researchers in a recent study.
Also, cloud-based image sharing can improve care and lower costs for breast centers, according to an article by associate editor Kate Madden Yee. Find out how Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN, is garnering these benefits by clicking here.
Do you have an idea for a topic you'd like to see covered in the PACS Digital Community? As always, please feel free to drop me a line.
