Michael J. Cannavo[email protected]PACS/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, 2003PACS/VNAThe PACSman’s opinionated view from RSNA 2002CHICAGO - Everywhere you go in McCormick Place this week, vendors talk of integration, yet few seem to really understand what it takes to make this integration work. PACS consultant Michael J. Cannavo casts his opionated gaze on new PACS product introductions, and announces this year's PACSman Awards.December 3, 2002Product NewsSCAR 2002: a view from the exhibit floorCLEVELAND - The SCAR conference has grown from an intimate hotel-based gathering to a full-blown convention-center event. Michael J. Cannavo shares his thoughts on the show dedicated solely to PACS and related digital technology.May 3, 2002PACS/VNAStop me if you’ve heard this one about PACSCHICAGO - One of the most fun and frustrating parts of evaluating PACS each year at the RSNA is understanding what vendors really have vs. what they are promoting. Like George Carlin’s comedy routine on the seven words you can’t say on television, there ought to be a ban on seven words often used in conjunction with PACS.November 28, 2001Technology ReviewCost-justifying the purchase of a teleradiology systemOctober 31, 1999Previous PagePage 11 of 11Top StoriesCTNew benchmark helps monitor cumulative CT radiation doseThe findings highlight the need for systematic dose tracking and rigorous justification of imaging.Radiation Oncology/TherapyStudy questions routine use of radiotherapy after bone surgeryUltrasoundCEUS outshines color Doppler imaging for indeterminate kidney lesionsWomens ImagingWomen's Imaging MinnieCast, Episode 2: Risk-based vs. annual mammography screening, part 1Digital X-RayChest x-rays reveal atherosclerosis in patients undergoing amputations