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Neurostar changes name

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

PACS technology provider Neurostar Solutions has changed its name to AccelaRad.

February 18, 2009

Obama stimulus package allocates $20 billion to healthcare IT

By Cynthia E. Keen

In theory, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, signed by President Barack Obama on February 17, will give healthcare providers, vendors, and end users of healthcare IT a $20 billion shot in the arm.

February 18, 2009

DeJarnette reaches milestone

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

DeJarnette Research Systems has begun its 25th year in business.

February 18, 2009

Building a Better PACS: Part 2 -- Standards, guarantees, and flat-rate pricing

By Michael J. Cannavo

PACS consultant Michael J. Cannavo continues his discussion of how to improve the PACS experience. Part 2 of the Building a Better PACS series addresses three of his biggest pet peeves: the lack of standardized vendor-neutral archiving, an industry-wide templated contract, and flat-rate percentage pricing.

February 18, 2009

Wiki boosts management of radiology IT knowledge

By Cynthia E. Keen

As radiology department information systems become increasingly complex, the task of providing efficient and cost-effective service and support can be difficult, especially with limited staffing resources. The use of wikis can help, however, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.

February 18, 2009

UltraRad licenses Acacia PACS technology

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

PACS vendor UltraRad is the latest company to sign a license agreement with Acacia Research subsidiary Hospital Systems.

February 17, 2009