Michael J. Cannavo[email protected]PACS/VNAPart XIV: Exploring PACS Secrets -- Reading the fine printIf anyone ever read three-quarters of the PACS contracts being proffered today, there is no way on earth they would sign them, according to PACS consultant Michael J. Cannavo. In the latest installment of our ongoing series, Cannavo explains why facilities need to take the time to read the fine print in PACS contracts.March 11, 2007PACS/VNAThe 2006 PACSman Awards: Of Chiclets and cappuccinoCHICAGO - PACS consultant Michael J. Cannavo shares his thoughts on the PACS vendor exhibits and products at the 2006 RSNA meeting, and dishes out his annual PACSman Awards.November 28, 2006PACS/VNAPart XIII: Exploring PACS Secrets -- Penny-wise, pound-foolishWhen trying to save money with PACS, facilities are often penny-wise but pound-foolish, which can result in some costly mistakes. In the latest installment of our ongoing series, PACS consultant Michael J. Cannavo discusses how facilities can achieve PACS' full potential while saving both time and money in the process.October 15, 2006PACS/VNAPart XII: Exploring PACS Secrets -- PACS and marriagePACS is a lot like a marriage commitment, according to that cheeky PACSman Michael J. Cannavo. Find out what you need to know before you get hitched in his latest installment of Exploring PACS Secrets.August 14, 2006PACS/VNAPart XI: Exploring PACS Secrets -- Stop the insanityIn the latest installment of our ongoing series, PACS consultant Michael J. Cannavo addresses the current state of confusion with PACS marketing and sales, and describes his solution -- using good old common sense.May 28, 2006PACS/VNAPart X: Exploring PACS Secrets -- Excuses, excusesIn the latest installment of our ongoing series, PACS consultant Michael J. Cannavo addresses concerns -- real and imagined -- over the impact of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 on upcoming PACS purchases.May 18, 2006PACS/VNAPart IX: Exploring PACS Secrets -- How to fix DICOMIn the latest installment of our ongoing series, PACS consultant Michael J. Cannavo explains how changing the way the DICOM standard is implemented in PACS is the key to making broader fixes in the industry.April 19, 2006PACS/VNAPart VIII: Exploring PACS Secrets -- It's broke, fix itThe PACS market is broken and needs some serious fixing, according PACS consultant Michael J. Cannavo. He explains why the way PACS is bought and sold and the way the systems are being marketed just aren't keeping up with the times.April 5, 2006PACS/VNAThe 2005 PACSman Awards: This PACS is your PACS, this PACS is my PACSCHICAGO - PACS consultant Michael J. Cannavo shares his thoughts on the PACS vendor exhibits and products at this year's RSNA meeting, and doles out his annual tongue-in-cheek PACSman Awards.November 29, 2005PACS/VNAPart VII: Exploring PACS Secrets -- Pre-RSNA editionIn the latest installment of our series on PACS, consultant Michael J. Cannavo explains how to make the most effective use of your time at this year's RSNA, and provides a questionnaire to help you get the answers you need from PACS vendors.November 27, 2005Previous PagePage 9 of 11Next PageTop 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
