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Rules of the Integration Game |
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by Robert Cecil PhD |
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Though tantamount to a roll of the dice, HIS/RIS/PACS integration can be furthered by heeding some basic ground rules. |
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RSNA: The Inside Word |
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by Rich Smith |
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What is in store for informatics seekers at the RSNA? If promises prove true, attendees will find improved integration based on new and established standards. |
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The Incredible Shrinking Ultrasound Machine |
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by Richard B. Elsberry |
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The new, pint-size ultrasound machines are not interchangeable with state-of-the-art, high-end technology, but the miniaturized machines are providing flexibility to busy departments. |
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A User's Guide to Speech Recognition Technology |
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by David Weiss MD |
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By establishing the proper interfaces, increasing staff during training time, and optimizing use of macros and automated features, radiologists can overcome the perceived drawbacks of speech recognition. |
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A Salute to the Physicist |
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by Cheryl Proval |
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A recent survey underscores the contribution to medicine of not just radiologists but their technological tools and the many physicists who have helped to create and maintain them. |
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Guest Editorial |
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The New Professionalism |
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by Monte G. Clinton |
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With the establishment of a credentialing program for radiology administration, health care institutions can be assured that administrators are qualified for the job. |
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Technology Economics Review |
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CAD: Are We There Yet? |
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by Judith Gunn Bronson MS |
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Evidence is mounting that computer-aided detection can improve measurably the accuracy of radiological reads. |
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Imaging Business |
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Needs Assessment: A Case Study |
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by Mark Janas MBA |
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Performing due diligence prior to PACS implementation involved evaluation of both direct and indirect costs and benefits for one radiology group. |
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