Michael J. Cannavo[email protected]PACS/VNAPart V: Exploring PACS secrets -- Buyers and sellersIn the latest installment of our series on PACS, consultant Michael J. Cannavo reflects on some of the issues facing PACS today, from creating a workable system to the games vendors and clients play.December 15, 2004PACS/VNAThe 2004 PACSman AwardsPACS consultant Michael J. Cannavo shares his thoughts on the PACS vendor exhibits at the RSNA meeting in Chicago, and doles out his PACSman Awards.November 30, 2004PACS/VNAPart IV: Exploring PACS secrets -- RSNA editionEvaluating PACS technology at the annual RSNA meeting is a difficult job, complicated by a dizzying array of choices, and vendors who demonstrate next year's software. The inimitable Michael Cannavo explains it all for you.November 17, 2004PACS/VNAPart III: Exploring PACS secretsIn the third installment of our series on PACS, consultant Michael J. Cannavo shares his tips on hiring, contracting, and working with PACS consultants.September 16, 2004PACS/VNAPart II: Exploring PACS secretsLike two kids fighting over the same toy, PACS has created a battlefield between radiology and hospital information technology (IT) departments in recent years. Numerous articles have been written about who owns PACS -- radiology or IT -- from both a decision-making and support perspective. The reality, however, is actually a contradiction: No one owns PACS and everyone owns PACS.July 5, 2004PACS/VNAPart I: Exploring PACS secretsAuntMinnie.com presents the first part in a series by PACS consultant Michael J. Cannavo exploring commonly accepted PACS theories -- as well as industry secrets your PACS vendor might not want you to know.May 13, 2004PACS/VNAPACS still a bridesmaid at HIMSSORLANDO, FL - Despite explosive growth in the radiology market and extensive discussions about electronic health records (EHR) and enterprise-wide clinical systems integration, PACS technology remained elusive at the 2004 edition of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society meeting.February 26, 2004PACS/VNAThe year of the Uni-PACS: A view from the RSNA floorHospitals looking for PACS at this year's RSNA meeting found that most of the products have morphed into one another, becoming less and less unique and more of a commodity. This transformation made the search for the right PACS vendor even more daunting.December 10, 2003PACS/VNAThe PACSman's opinionated view from RSNA 2003CHICAGO - PACSman Michael J. Cannavo shares his thoughts on the RSNA 2003 show and doles out his PACSman awards to the worthy -- or not so worthy -- PACS vendors.December 3, 2003PACS/VNAWorking through the politics of PACSIt's not well known, but most institutions choose their PACS vendor well in advance of the purchasing process. According to PACSpert Michael Cannavo, politics always rears its ugly head in PACS decisions, but by managing the situation you can minimize the impact.June 4, 2003Previous PagePage 10 of 11Next PageTop StoriesPractice ManagementNew MR safety codes provide additional reimbursement for radiologistsIn a new column, Erin Stephens of Healthcare Administrative Partners reviews the new CPT code changes for MR safety services.CTCT, MRI reveal hidden brain changes linked to increased fall riskWomens ImagingImaging societies, experts react to U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on Braidwood caseMRIDeep learning plus MRI predicts likelihood of postpartum hemorrhageWomens ImagingPersonal tragedies spur unity behind bill for diagnostic breast care