Michael J. Cannavo[email protected]PACS/VNAStraight Talk From the PACSman: Ignoring the obviousAt times I think Howard Beale in the movie "Network" had the right idea. Let's all get rip-roaring drunk and bemoan the fate of the PACS industry, go on the air, and call it like it is while watching the audience ratings spike, writes Michael J. Cannavo in his latest column.May 13, 2014PACS/VNAThe PACSman Awards: HIMSS 2014 editionThe Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) conference is a completely different show than RSNA's annual confab in Chicago. RSNA is more serious, while HIMSS has an almost carnival atmosphere to it, according to PACS consultant Michael J. Cannavo, also known as the PACSman.March 4, 2014PACS/VNAStraight Talk From the PACSman: Radiology at HIMSS 2014If anyone ever questioned the power the IT department wields in the healthcare environment, the 2014 Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) meeting in Orlando, FL, last week dispelled each and every one of those doubts. In two words, IT rules, according to the PACSman, Michael J. Cannavo.March 2, 2014PACS/VNAStraight Talk From the PACSman: Times, they are a-changin'PACS has become an integral part of the healthcare landscape, with digital image management installed in some form in nearly every hospital in the U.S. and in many facilities overseas. However, the complexion of the PACS market has changed dramatically over the past few years.February 5, 2014PACS/VNAThe 2013 PACSman Awards: Coming out of the darkCHICAGO - After a two-year hiatus, PACS consultant Michael J. Cannavo is back with his PACSman Awards, which take a light-hearted look at what the many vendors had to offer at this week's RSNA 2013 show.December 4, 2013PACS/VNAStraight Talk From the PACSman: The Swiffer approach to RSNATo the uninitiated, attending the RSNA conference can be overwhelming. In his latest column, the PACSman -- Mike Cannavo -- thinks RSNA attendees looking to acquire PACS technology can learn a lot from marketing campaigns for Swiffer, the amazing household cleaning product.November 24, 2013PACS/VNAStraight Talk From the PACSman: Lessons learnedLessons learned (continued)October 9, 2013PACS/VNAStraight Talk From the PACSman: Lessons learnedLong-time AuntMinnie.com columnist Michael J. Cannavo is back as a PACS consultant after a two-year stint with a major PACS vendor. He shares his observations and PACS wisdom in a new series called Straight Talk From the PACSman.October 9, 2013PACS/VNABuilding a Better PACS: Part 8 -- Final lessons learnedFor more than a decade, the PACSman has been a regular contributor to AuntMinnie.com -- yet, sadly, all good things must come to an end. Read his final top 10 lessons learned in our final Building a Better PACS installment.July 20, 2011PACS/VNABuilding a Better PACS: Part 7 -- Radiology and meaningful useThe $27 billion U.S. healthcare IT stimulus plan has generated significant buzz in radiology over the past year, as the specialty eyes its share of funds for meaningful use of IT. For the vast majority of radiology practices, however, this goal may prove elusive or yield a negative return on investment.March 30, 2011Previous PagePage 6 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
