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RADinfo Systems launches PowerRIS/PACS, the first IHE compliant RIS/PACS solution to support structured reports.


RADinfo Systems Inc. has launched PowerRIS/PACS, the first IHE IHE Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise
IHE Institutions of Higher Education
IHE International Institute for Infrastructural, Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering (historical acronym only, replaced by: IHE Delft, the Foundation) 
 compliant solution to support structured reports. The web-enabled RIS/PACS solution also represents a new breed of first generation RIS/PACS hybrid solutions developed from the beginning to manage basic RIS/PACS workflow issues, therefore eliminating the need for brokering products. This new solution can add future functionality due to evolving customer requirements and can easily scale as study volume increases.

"We have created an affordably priced, flexible solution ideally suited for small to mid-sized healthcare providers searching for a 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.  that can handle the most important RIS RIS

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 functions," explains Chen-Tai Ma, PhD, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board.  and President of RADinfo Systems. "There's no longer a need for two big information systems. However, if customers are happy with their current RIS, then the modular design of PowerRIS/PACS can integrate with existing RIS systems using the IHE framework and HL7 and DICOM (medical, standard) DICOM - (From Digital Imaging and COmmunications in Medicine) A standard developed by ACR-NEMA (American College of Radiology - National Electrical Manufacturer's Association) for communications between medical imaging devices.  standards. The customer has complete control of their systems and workflow."

Dr. Ma continues, "the HIPAA-friendly PowerRIS/PACS system is securely web-enabled, allowing relevant users to view relevant data at the relevant time. In addition, it is fully ready to support our upcoming structured report, which will also be demonstrated at this year's RSNA RSNA Radiological Society of North America, Inc.
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. In a market of big conglomerates and merged products, PowerRIS/PACS stands out as the flexible affordable solution."

PowerRIS/PACS performs basic RIS functions such as ADT (Asynchronous Data Transfer) A transmission technique used in ISDN PBXs that dynamically allocates bandwidth. See also abstract data type.

ADT - abstract data type
, scheduling, ordering and reporting. The solution is an evolutionary enhancement of the PowerPACS suite of products that offer image acquisition, distribution, viewing, printing and archiving functions. Workflow management is customized at each site according to individual client specifications.

A complete RADinfo Systems turnkey PowerRIS/PACS is available for purchase in U.S. and international markets with entry-level pricing under US$100,000. The price includes maintenance and 24x7 support for the first year. Solutions range in breadth and depth to meet the needs of small imaging clinics through medium sized healthcare providers.
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Date:Dec 9, 2002
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