May 2005
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Lateral View |
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A Quark in a Bottle |
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by Cheryl Proval |
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As we recognize the early pioneers of PACS, the story of digital imaging in radiology continues to evolve. |
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Guest Editorial |
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The Psychology of Change |
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by J. Neal Rutledge MD |
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By understanding the psychology of change, department leaders can smooth the transition to PACS. |
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Imaging Informatics |
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Radiology RHIOs: The Clinical and Business Case |
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by Elliot D. Menschik MD, PhD |
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Imaging is the ideal place to start cross-enterprise exchanges, unique in its ability to support rapid creation of financially sustainable networks with significant impact on quality and cost of care |
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Imaging Informatics |
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PACS Sees the Light |
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by Gary J. Wendt MD, MBA |
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Expanding image acquisition outside of radiology with visible light images enabled the University of Wisconsin-Madison to broaden the reach and utility of its PACS. |
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Imaging Informatics |
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Case Study: Impact of FFDM on PACS and Productivity |
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by Tamara Greenleaf |
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In pursuit of improved quality and productivity, Sansum-Santa Barbara Medical Foundation Clinic condensed five analog mammography rooms into two rooms featuring FFDM: This is its story...so far. |
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Imaging Technology |
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Monitor Strategy: The 100-Pound Gorilla |
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by Rich Smith |
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Monitors can account for up to 40% of a PACS cost; but failing to deploy the appropriate number of monitors can doom an entire project. |
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STAT Read |
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by Morgan Tharp |
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Portland Imaging Centers File Suit Against Providence Health System, Industry News, People |
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Technology Review |
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