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EMRs beat paper records in tracking mammo use among African-Americans

By Cynthia E. Keen

Healthcare facilities that use electronic medical records (EMRs) are documenting mammography screening exams of African-American women better than facilities that use paper records, according to an analysis of six primary care sites that provide medical services for underserved populations.

September 15, 2009

Viztek nets Florida install

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Imaging informatics firm Viztek has installed its Opal-Ortho PACS and Viztek U-Arm digital radiography system at Citrus Orthopaedic and Joint Institute in Lecanto, FL.

September 14, 2009

Corepoint signs Texas group

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Healthcare informatics firm Corepoint Health has added Radiology Associates of San Antonio to its client list.

September 14, 2009

Building a Better PACS: Part 4 -- Warranties and liability

By Michael J. Cannavo

The two biggest areas of concern in PACS contracts are disclaimers for warranty and limitations of liability, according to PACS consultant Michael J. Cannavo. In Part 4 of the Building a Better PACS series, Cannavo unwraps the truth behind common disclaimers found in PACS contracts.

September 14, 2009

Canadian analysis finds PACS more costly than film

By Erik L. Ridley

Installing a PACS network may cost more upfront, but it saves money in the long term compared to film-based imaging, right? Not so fast, according to Canadian researchers who found that from an economic perspective, PACS may not be for everyone.

September 14, 2009

Sectra sales, profit up in Q2

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Earnings generated from a few large-scale projects contributed to fiscal first-quarter revenue and profit gains for Swedish PACS and digital mammography developer Sectra.

September 13, 2009