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HIPAA security and privacy compliance concerns

Compliance efforts with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) security and privacy standards are adding to already long workdays around the U.S. for many IT administrators. Ensuring that the right protocols are in the right place at the right time is a critical compliance component. However, equally important is implementing a system that has minimal impact on the day-to-day processes of a radiology practice.

October 22, 2003

StorComm adds Russian distributor

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

PACS provider StorComm of Jacksonville, FL, has signed an agreement with St. Petersburg, Russia-based Petromed.

October 21, 2003

Siemens adds 3-D display

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Siemens Medical Solutions of Malvern, PA, will introduce an 18-inch medical grade 3-D display at the 2003 RSNA meeting in Chicago.

October 21, 2003

Agfa completes Reunion Island RIS/PACS install

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Agfa HealthCare of Mortsel, Belgium has completed a multisite RIS/PACS installation at four hospitals on Reunion Island.

October 20, 2003

GE signs Catholic Health

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

GE Medical Systems Information Technologies has signed a three-year deal with Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) in Denver.

October 20, 2003

Eigen taps Uranga

Cardiac PACS provider Eigen has named Dan Uranga as director of sales.

October 19, 2003