Digital image sharing means faster diagnosis, more collaboration, and better visual data for pathologists Key Takeaways: Digital image sharing has become standard in labs worldwide because of its numerous advantages, including improved patient outcomes Sharing pathology images digitally means they get where they need to be when they are needed Worldwide collaboration is…
While patient journeys can involve different healthcare settings, digital image sharing ensures healthcare services are well-coordinated and lead to the best possible results Key Takeaways: Technology-enabled care provides the means to share vital information quickly, which improves patient outcomes Sharing images with patients gives them a much better understanding of the health issue…
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…
The changing healthcare landscape demands improvements in how medical images are shared — and electronic sharing is on the radar Key Takeaways: Medical image sharing systems are becoming more important because an increasingly aging population requires more medical attention Image files are too large to send over traditional channels like email, and most…
Sharing medical images to get expert second opinions and consultation can now be a swift and simple process Key Takeaways: Second opinions in healthcare can save lives Expert consultations between healthcare professionals help avoid misdiagnosis and unneeded procedures Additional reviews reassure patients that they are getting the right diagnoses and best medical care…
Cloud-based technology offers a secure, swift, and inexpensive alternative to traditional media storage that must be welcomed by modern medical facilities Key Takeaways: Most healthcare organizations stick to using CDs because they think it is working fine and cumbersome technological upgrades are not needed They are also fearful that an upgrade may make…
The advantages of digital image sharing can no longer be ignored Key Takeaways: Medical images distributed via CD are expensive to produce and lack proper security protocols, among other issues Patients are clamoring for online access, and 87% say they want digital access to their radiology images CDs can cost up to $15…
Medical imaging data sharing and lack of interoperability across PACS originating from different vendors were a challenge for clinicians throughout 2020 – what are the solutions? Key Takeaways: Coronavirus increased remote patient care and more patients are now going to Independent Diagnostic Testing facilities This has led to an increase in the need…
The latest advances in technology have made it much easier to share medical image data Key Takeaways: The use of CDs to share patient CT scans or MRIs is a thing of the past New technologies have made sharing of medical images much simpler and more economical There are digital solutions now available…
By following HIPAA standards for medical imaging, healthcare practitioners limit the risk of compromising patient data. Key Takeaways: The Health Information Privacy and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires healthcare practitioners to take steps to secure health information against security risks. HIPAA standards must be followed by healthcare professionals who handle MRI and CT scans. …