For Radiologists

In today’s fast-paced healthcare environment, efficiency, accuracy, and patient-centered care are more critical than ever. Hospitals are under increasing pressure to handle higher patient volumes, reduce errors, and streamline workflows. To achieve this, seamless integration of healthcare systems has become essential. Among the most impactful integrations is the connection between Picture Archiving and Communication Systems …

PACS and HIS/LIS Integration: Why It Matters for Modern Hospitals Read More »

Healthcare IT is in a state of constant evolution, and nowhere is this more apparent than in the field of medical imaging. For decades, the PACS was the undisputed champion, revolutionizing radiology by replacing physical film with digital images. PACS successfully created a digital hub for radiologists, allowing them to store, view, and report on …

From PACS to Enterprise Imaging: What’s Next for Healthcare IT? Read More »

In today’s healthcare landscape, technology adoption is no longer a choice but a necessity. One of the most important technologies for modern hospitals and diagnostic centers is the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS). PACS allows healthcare providers to store, retrieve, share, and manage medical images digitally, improving efficiency and patient care.However, investing in PACS …

Understanding Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for PACS Read More »

The healthcare industry is undergoing a digital revolution. With the rise of advanced technologies, hospitals and clinics are moving towards connected ecosystems that enable seamless collaboration, better patient care, and optimized workflows. At the heart of this transformation are three powerful tools: Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS), Radiology Information Systems (RIS), and Artificial Intelligence …

Building a Connected Healthcare Ecosystem with PACS, RIS, and AI:- Read More »

In the modern healthcare landscape, small clinics often find themselves in a David-and-Goliath battle against large hospital networks. These big institutions possess vast resources, cutting-edge technology, and powerful marketing budgets. While it may seem like an insurmountable challenge, smaller practices have a powerful ally in their corner: Cloud PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System). What …

How Small Clinics Can Compete with Big Hospitals Using Cloud PACS? Read More »

For decades, the on-premise PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) was a cornerstone of radiology departments. These legacy systems successfully digitized medical imaging, but they came with significant limitations: high maintenance costs, limited scalability, and accessibility issues. In an era defined by telehealth, remote work, and data-driven healthcare, these drawbacks are no longer sustainable. Hospitals …

Migrating from Legacy PACS to Cloud PACS: Checklist for Hospitals Read More »

In previous blog articles, we have covered the history of radiology, inception of the DICOM standard here  as well as the anatomy of the filetype and the viewer here. DICOM viewers today are packaged with a multitude of features including easy viewing and robust image post-processing. In this blog article, we will focus on understanding …

DICOM Viewer Features Read More »

Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine, otherwise known as DICOM is a common industry standard used by the radiology community worldwide to transfer medical imaging files. Established first in 1983, by a joint collaboration between the American College of Radiology (ACR) and the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), this standard was developed owing to one …

Understanding DICOM Files & DICOM Viewers Read More »

PACS, a widely known acronym in the radiology world, is familiar to every graduating radiology student poised to be a radiologist. Yet, numerous medical-imaging diagnostic centers continue to operate without PACS software, either unable or unwilling to keep up with the evolving trend in the healthcare market. So what exacty is PACS? Why is it …

The changing landscape of PACS Read More »