The cloud offers many benefits for medical image storage, including safety, security, accessibility, compliance, and cost savings. Key Takeaways: The increasing detail of medical images means larger files that have to be stored somewhere Creating, maintaining, and expanding an in-house medical image storage architecture is impractical and expensive Cloud medical image storage is…
The FDA has amended the classification of medical imaging devices and functions, including PACS. Key Takeaways: The changes enacted by the 21st Century Cure Act have resulted in alteration of the legal definition of “device” The eight FDA device reclassifications so far affect image storage devices, picture archiving and communication systems (PACS), and…
Making it easier to access medical images across platforms improves patient outcomes and satisfaction while saving money and time Key Takeaways: 81% of adults support increased access to medical images for themselves and their providers Patient satisfaction increases, communication gets a boost, and they trust their doctors more when information is shared with…
Conformation to HIPAA data storage requirements is a must when it comes to local image storage — read on to understand how to be HIPAA compliant Key Takeaways: The privacy rules in the HIPAA guideline highlight the type of data that needs protection and the basic requirements for the protection mechanism The HIPAA…