[caption id="attachment_1620" align="alignleft" width="104"] Robert Salmon, Carestream Health[/caption] Radiology IT has left the radiology space and joined the hospital healthcare IT space according to Jim Knaub, editor of Radiology Today, one of the industry’s leading resources on the topic. At HIMSS ‘13, radiology can be a
Read More[caption id="attachment_4284" align="alignleft" width="112"] Casey Dye, (RT) Diagnostic Coordinator, Intermountain Primary Children's Medical Center[/caption] In keeping with the Image Gently Campaign, our staff reduced dose for pediatric patients by up to half. We image patients on a DRX-Revolution Mobile X-ray system that replaced a CR unit.
Read More[caption id="attachment_2181" align="alignleft" width="136"] Cristine Kao, Global Marketing Manager, Healthcare IT, Carestream[/caption] Vendor Neutral Archives (VNAs) was a trendy topic at HIMSS13, and we at Carestream can attest to that popularity. To provide an explanation behind this trend, I sat down with Brian Casey, editor in
Read More[caption id="attachment_4267" align="alignleft" width="120"] Ruud Vullers, Director, Global Manufacturing & Supply Chain, Carestream[/caption] Excellence has always been a key characteristic of Carestream. From our people, to our products, right down the individual steps in our processes—we ensure excellence is weaved throughout our entire organization. We call
Read MoreCongratulations to those who correctly identified February's Image Challenge, which was an electric razor: Below is the image for March, 2013, and we think it might stump some of you. The challenge will run until March 31. Please leave your answer in either the comment section below
Read More[caption id="attachment_1587" align="alignleft" width="108"] Norman Yung, Chief Marketing Officer, Carestream[/caption] Information is power, but only when used and applied. It is this principle that has healthcare providers (and even politicians) finding rare agreement on one aspect of the polarizing health care reform landscape in the U.S.
Read More[caption id="attachment_2229" align="alignright" width="164"] Robert Ashby, European Communications Manager, Carestream Health[/caption] Only one more day to go until the start of ECR 2013. As you finalize your agenda at the show here are three final reasons to visit stand 211, Expo B: Streamlined Mammography Workflow - See
Read More[caption id="attachment_4029" align="alignleft" width="144"] Anton Graule, Carestream Sales and Business Development Manager, Europe[/caption] We’re going to focus on digital capture as being the second important topic that will be a strong focal point at ERC 2013. From mobile DR, to detectors focused on pediatric patients, the
Read MoreThis time last year we posted on social media at ECR with lots of hints and tips about how to interact and make the most of the experience online as well as in person. Lots of that information stands up today and if you’re a relative
Read More[caption id="attachment_2181" align="alignleft" width="136"] Cristine Kao, Global Marketing Manager, Healthcare IT, Carestream[/caption] Patient engagement and patient portals continue to be a hot discussion topic wherever you look in the healthcare IT field. With HIMSS13 starting next week, there’s no better time and place than here and
Read More[caption id="attachment_3957" align="alignleft" width="108"] Dr. Les Folio, Radiologist, NIH and Adjunct Clinical Professor, Radiology, George Washington University Hospital[/caption] Dr. Les Folio is a radiologist at the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center and an adjunct Clinical Professor, Radiology, George Washington University Hospital has recently completed research
Read More[caption id="attachment_2657" align="alignleft" width="68"] Helen Titus, Marketing Director, Digital Capture Solutions, Carestream[/caption] We have been pretty vocal about the fact that we developed the newest addition to our DRX family of products—the DRX-Revolution Mobile X-ray System—based on the direct and early involvement of a broad range
Read More[caption id="attachment_3931" align="alignleft" width="109"] Massimo Angileri, WW General Manager, Healthcare Information Solutions, Carestream[/caption] We’re excited to meet with our European colleagues to discuss industry trends, and what their health IT and radiology needs are in 2013. On account of the rapidly changing climate of the healthcare
Read More[caption id="attachment_1881" align="alignleft" width="85"] Doug Rufer, Director Technical Marketing and Clinical Sales Engineering, Carestream[/caption] The following post is part two of “Radiology IT Undergoing Radical Changes and Meaningful Use is Just the Beginning.” Part one provided a look at the shifting priorities of HealthIT to address
Read More[caption id="attachment_1881" align="alignleft" width="85"] Doug Rufer, Director Technical Marketing and Clinical Sales Engineering, Carestream[/caption] By now, many of you have most likely embarked on your journey to fulfilling Meaningful Use and are under way for attesting your results for 2012. With most practicing radiologists being eligible
Read More[caption id="attachment_2657" align="alignleft" width="100"] Helen Titus, Marketing Director, Digital Capture Solutions, Carestream[/caption] Radio frequency identification (RFID) chips in employee ID badges are already used to restrict and monitor entry into areas of the hospital. The wireless technology is able to transfer data from the badge to
Read More[caption id="attachment_3853" align="alignleft" width="107"] Bruce Leidal, CIO, Carestream[/caption] For CIOs, patient engagement and satisfaction are more important than ever before. CIOs attending HIMSS will be looking for new technology and tools that equip patients to play a greater role in managing both their health records and
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