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Automated radiologist peer review offers workflow benefits

By Cynthia E. Keen

Installing an automated radiologist peer-review system that is integrated with a PACS network has many benefits, such as improved workflow and data tracking. But radiology departments may still face challenges in getting radiologists to actually use the system.

July 2, 2012

Aware ships CT dose monitoring software

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Imaging software developer Aware has begun shipping AccuRad REM Server, a new version of its AccuRad platform that enables healthcare providers to record and monitor radiation dose delivered by CT scanners, as required by California state law as of July 1.

July 1, 2012

MMRGlobal gets license from Chinese government

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Personal health record provider MMRGlobal announced that it has received an official business license from the Chinese government to operate a joint-venture company with Unis-Tonghe Technology of Zhengzhou.

July 1, 2012

PACSGear signs cloud deal with Merge

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

PACS accessories firm PACSGear has signed an agreement for Merge Healthcare to participate in PACSGear's Open Image Exchange, a cloud-based network designed to securely share medical images and information.

July 1, 2012

Despite challenges, ACR Dose Index Registry makes progress

By Cynthia E. Keen

What's the average radiation dose of a CT scan performed in the U.S.? How do your exam protocols compare with the norm? If you don't know the answers to these questions, you're not alone. But don't worry: Help is coming in the form of the American College of Radiology's (ACR) Dose Index Registry.

July 1, 2012

iPad brings change, implementation issues for image viewing

By Erik L. Ridley

Mobile applications are changing the way that medical images are consumed, and as a result, institutions must navigate a number of key issues to successfully use tablet devices such as Apple's iPad, according to Dr. Carl Miller of Johns Hopkins University.

July 1, 2012