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Health Level Seven (HL7), an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited Standards Developing Organization (SDO), is responsible for the continued development and maintenance of the HL7 clinical messaging standard. HL7 is a syntax used to exchange clinical and administrative information–e.g., lab results, diagnosis, admissions, and discharges–between health information systems. The acronym HL7 is most often used [...] Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) is a clinical messaging syntax used to exchange medical images between medical equipment and information systems. The DICOM standard was created by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) to aid in the distribution, storage, and viewing of medical images, such as computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging scans [...] In the field of picture archiving, medical imaging and communication systems, radiology PACS techs use computers and networks dedicated solely to the storage, retrieval, distribution and presentation of images. The PACS system is a far cry from the old days of storing flimsy x-rays films in dark and dreary rooms. Once an image is captured, it [...] One of the best pieces of hardware you can add to your office is a DICOM web viewer. This is used in conjunction with PACS software, or as part of a RIS/PACS system, and the dicom viewer allows you to see, send and receive digital medical images on your screen, as well as archive them. [...] Radiology PACS allows for the networking of computers in your medical facility and beyond. PACS radiology also allows a means for storage of your important digital medical images. Although PACS systems have been around for some time, they were very expensive, so much so that smaller medical facilities could not afford them. However, as the [...] Like Covey’s 7 Habits for effective people, guided principles and a singular focus can be applied to the world of healthcare interoperability. This may seem like a stretch, but like Covey’s 7 Habits, it is essential to become effective in delivering a connected healthcare community. This connected community is often referred to as interoperability. Be Proactive Last weekend, the team from UC Davis radiology traveled to UC Irvine to teach an introductory ultrasound course. The tradition has been to teach a couple of courses there every year, and I joined the group for the first time. We had a great group of enthusiastic vets eager to get their hands on the transducer. [...] U.S. drug makers agreed to shell out $80 billion over the next 10 years to lower the cost of medication for seniors and help pay for President Obama’s proposed healthcare overhaul, as part of an agreement hashed out with lawmakers and administration officials. According to a White House announcement, the deal aims to extend discounts on [...] |
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