AuntMinnie.com Announces McKesson's Sponsorship of Its PACS Digital Community.TUCSON Tucson (t  `sŏn'), city (1990 pop. 405,390), seat of Pima co., SE Ariz.; inc. 1877. , Ariz. -- AuntMinnie.com(TM), one of the fastest-growing online resources for radiology radiology, branch of medicine specializing in the use of X rays, gamma rays, radioactive isotopes, and other forms of radiation in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. professionals worldwide, has announced the sponsorship of its PACS (Picture ArChiving System) A storage and management system for high-resolution images. Typically pertaining to the medical field, images such as X-rays, MRIs and CAT scans require a greater amount of storage than other industries. Digital Community by McKesson Corporation. The PACS Digital Community on AuntMinnie.com is the best single online resource for the latest news and information about picture archiving and communication systems In medical imaging, picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) are computers or networks dedicated to the storage, retrieval, distribution and presentation of images. The medical images are stored in an independent format. (PACS) technology. McKesson's sponsorship of the PACS Digital Community will ensure that AuntMinnie.com members continue to enjoy the best and most complete coverage of this rapidly growing technology. McKesson, a Fortune 15 corporation, has more than 16 years of experience with rapidly evolving RIS/PACS technology, and has systems installed in nearly 500 radiology departments. Coupled with its 30+ years of healthcare IT experience, McKesson is uniquely positioned to offer a PACS-based enterprise image management system. Visitors can reach the PACS Digital Community through a link on the AuntMinnie.com Web page, or directly at pacs.auntminnie.com. PACS enable hospitals and imaging facilities to digitize To convert an image or signal into digital code by scanning, tracing on a graphics tablet or using an analog to digital conversion device. 3D objects can be digitized by a device with a mechanical arm that is moved onto all the corners. , store, and distribute medical images, providing more efficient operation. McKesson customers use their PACS solutions to share and retrieve patient information across multiple locations, enhancing patient care while providing significant cost-savings by moving to a filmless, digital environment. They combine their PACS with McKesson's document imaging systems and Web portal See portal. to provide online charting and anywhere, anytime access to patient information. These components also represent a crucial step toward the development of the electronic health record (EHR (Electronic Health Records) Computerized medical records that bring patient care into the digital age and save time, money and lives. The push to adopt comprehensive electronic documentation between doctors' offices and hospital settings intensified after the RAND ). "McKesson and AuntMinnie.com share a common desire to set the standard by which others are measured in our respective industries," said Rod O'Reilly, vice president and general manager of McKesson's Medical Imaging Group. "We are delighted to continue this tradition of leadership and innovation by sponsoring the PACS Digital Community on AuntMinnie.com." "McKesson's sponsorship of the PACS Digital Community is one more step toward our goal of providing the very best news and information about digital image management," said Ashok Shah Shah is a Persian term for a monarch (ruler) that has been adopted in many other languages. This term is a Post Islamic Revolution term for monarchs in Iran which is replaced by valie faghih or Supreme Leader. , general manager of AuntMinnie.com. "We are proud to partner with McKesson as we continue to meet the growing informational needs of our members regarding this vital technology." About McKesson McKesson Corporation is a Fortune 15 healthcare services and information technology company dedicated to helping its customers deliver high-quality healthcare by reducing costs, streamlining processes, and improving the quality and safety of patient care. Over the course of its 172-year history, McKesson has grown by providing pharmaceutical and medical-surgical supply management across the spectrum of care; healthcare information technology for hospitals, physicians, homecare and payors; hospital and retail pharmacy pharmacy, art of compounding and dispensing drugs and medication. The term is also applied to an establishment used for such purposes. Until modern times medication was prepared and dispensed by the physician himself. In the 18th cent. automation; and services for manufacturers and payors designed to improve outcomes for patients. For more information, visit us at www.mckesson.com. About AuntMinnie.com AuntMinnie.com is the premier online information, transaction, and education site for all individuals affiliated with the diagnostic imaging market. Rich in timely, original content and customer-centered products and services, AuntMinnie.com is designed to enhance the professional lives of its members through interaction, participation, exchange, and commerce. AuntMinnie.com is owned by IMV IMV abbr. intermittent mandatory ventilation IMV intermittent mandatory ventilation. , Ltd. Additional information on AuntMinnie.com is available at www.auntminnie.com. |
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