Optimizing Imaging Informatics & Radiology Operations October 20, 2017

Informatics is a fast growing discipline within healthcare as new technology and increased amounts of patient data converge. But how

A Practical Blueprint to Build a Future-Proof Image Management Strategy August 25, 2017

Across leading facilities, we frequently hear the same common struggles around image management. CDs still act as the primary method

What the Cloud Means for Medical Groups & Practices August 22, 2017

The “cloud” is a term that’s been around for quite awhile now, and applications like deconstructed PACS, cloud PACS, and

AI – The Future Of Medicine July 13, 2017

It seems like AI is everywhere this Summer. But what does it mean in the world of healthcare? How is

C-Suite Q & A with Ambra Health’s Morris Panner June 29, 2017

This two part interview series with Ambra Health’s CEO Morris Panner & Ryan Black originally appeared on Healthcare Analytics News

Ambra Health CEO Morris Panner Appears on Cheddar June 22, 2017

Live from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Ambra Health CEO, Morris Panner, appeared on Cheddar to discuss

Innovate from Within: Unlock Medical Imaging as a Data Asset June 14, 2017

Leading healthcare providers across the globe place a constant focus on innovation around all aspects of the care continuum. Medical

Unlocking Imaging’s Strategic Advantage May 23, 2017

In a live special webinar event, Ambra Health CMO, Mini Peiris, was joined by Miriam Sznycer-Taub of the Advisory Board who shared how the key to enterprise "systemness" can and should start within imaging departments.

RADxx TweetChat brings in 70 leaders for discussion about mentorship for women in radiology May 17, 2017

Welcome to the 2nd #RADxx tweet chat recap! We thought it was impossible to keep up with the last tweet

What Boomers, Cloud Technology & Consumerism Mean for Healthcare May 9, 2017

Our iPhones can do a lot, but they still can’t diagnose patients (although Google and WebMD may have some convinced

3 Ways to Innovate Your Imaging Technology April 3, 2017

Ambra Health was joined on a live webinar event by Blackford Analysis, DiACardio, and Realize for a panel discussion and offered demos of their forward thinking imaging technologies, each of which provides a way to innovate part of your imaging technology workflow.

Bringing Imaging to the Cloud February 28, 2017

This interview with Ambra Health CPO, Ed Marshall was originally published on Orthopedic Design and Technology. By Sean Fenske, Editor

From the HIMSS17 Show Floor-
Ambra Health & CommonWell Health Alliance^® February 28, 2017

Live from the HIMSS17 show floor in Orlando, Florida, CommonWell TV interviewed Morris Panner, CEO of Ambra Health. CommonWell Health Alliance®, understands

Leaders Weigh in On How to Advance Women in Radiology in Lively #RADxx Tweet Chat February 7, 2017

Welcome to the #RADxx tweet chat recap. Whew, say that 5x times fast. During our live tweet chat, we could

Mrs. Claus Needs a Second Opinion December 21, 2016

Powdering her nose ever so carefully, Mrs. Claus knew that she couldn’t hide it forever – her nose was turning

2017 Healthcare Predictions: Top 9 in Imaging December 21, 2016

Although 2016 was a rather unpredictable year on some fronts,  it’s safe to say that when it comes to healthcare,

What Patient Centered Radiology Looks Like December 16, 2016

How should a patient receive their radiology exam results? From their referring physician, radiologist, patient portal, or all of the

5 Trends at RSNA 2016 December 7, 2016

Walking the show floor at RSNA is a mind-boggling experience. You’ll find MRI machines, live ultrasounds, software vendors, the latest

Latest Research from Frost & Sullivan: Impact of the Cloud on Enterprise Imaging November 15, 2016

MACRA, MIPS, population health, consumerism – how is one supposed to key up with all the healthcare lingo? And more

The Internet of Everything and What it Means for Healthcare September 8, 2014

Imagine living in a world of connected things that intelligently and intuitively respond to your needs and wants. From the

Government Initiatives & Health IT Join Forces in Cancer Care October 14, 2016

Health IT is making waves as it breaks down data barriers both within and across facilities that have previously impeded the

The Importance of Medical Image Exchange July 18, 2014

Sitting down to prepare for our monthly webinar, my thoughts strayed to the concept of purpose again. Medical image exchange

Health IT & The Presidential Election October 6, 2016

Last week, we celebrated National Health IT week, a time for discussion and collaboration across verticals regarding innovation and application

Think RADical Recap: Driving Innovation in Medical Imaging October 4, 2016

How to turn medical imaging data into an invaluable asset was the topic of discussion at Think RADical, a National Health

The Healthcare System : Breaking Down Silos December 27, 2012

A system, by its definition, depicts various entities working together to form one, giant powerhouse. In the medical world today,

Deliver Better Patient Care in the Cloud September 26, 2016

Ambra Health is a proud partner of National Health IT Week, #NHIT. This week, we’ll be sharing why the cloud

Ambra Health Joins the Boston Tech Party September 16, 2016

When searching for the Boston Tech Party, you might find that Google suggests that your search should be the Boston

The Future of Radiology: the Millennials vision September 27, 2012

Millennials, the generation born between the late 1970s to early 2000s, are expected to number 83 million by 2015 and

DICOM Grid is Now Ambra Health August 24, 2016

DICOM Grid is excited to reveal a new name, brand identity and website – Ambra Health. Of course, the first

3 Problems with Existing Image Management Solutions in Hospitals August 18, 2015

Here’s a sneek peek from our latest eBook on unified image management in the enterprise. Download here to view the

The Future of the Connected Healthcare System Summed up in 5 HIMSS Banners April 7, 2015

Note – this post is part of the #HIMSS2015 Blog Carnival, which is designed to get your wheels turning about

Back to Cloud Shopping August 26, 2015

Back to School Cloud Shopping? Ah, the back to school supplies checklist. As an avid fan of organization, I always

The 5 Reasons e-Signatures Increase Competence in the Healthcare Industry October 19, 2012

We know the realities all too well. Time and resources are limited. Problems are increasingly complex. The only constant is

Telemedicine & Rural Areas : Improving Accessibility May 18, 2015

Do you think it’s a pain to schedule a doctor’s appointment? Imagine if you lived in a rural area and

Why Time is Brain in the Cloud September 9, 2015

Strokes are a leading cause of disability in the United States. When a stroke hits, there is no time to

Telemedicine Heats Up: Current Developments and Future Possibilities November 17, 2014

There’s a big push for healthcare that supports active involvement from patients and their families in the design of new

Technology innovations are bringing about a new era of healthcare October 31, 2012

Is the era of the stethoscope coming to an end? Dr. Eric Topol, director of Scripps Health’s Translational Science Institute

Health IT Innovations Enhance Women’s Health October 5, 2015

Early detection is key when preventing the spread of cancers, yet many shy away from the medical procedures that would

Cloud Imaging Solutions Can Revolutionize Modern Healthcare October 2, 2015

This featured post was written by Sean Fenske and originally published on MDT.  The next generation of imaging technologies will

Supplementing your PACS with a Zero-Footprint DICOM Viewer August 6, 2014

As I mentioned in last month’s post, zero-footprint viewing is one of the industry’s buzziest buzzwords. If you’ve recently attended

Saving for a Rainy Day: How Cloud PACS Can Reduce the Total Cost of Ownership May 4, 2015

Saving money for a rainy day is not as easy as it sounds, and sometimes we make a very big

Geriatric Care and Communication September 18, 2015

Communication breakdowns in the health care system put patients at high risk, especially those no longer able to care for

RSNA Recap: Medical Image Exchange and Mobility December 7, 2012

RSNA’s exhibit halls were decked out and open for business last week. Attendees couldn’t help but notice that medical image exchange and mobility were two

Review: Secure Medical Texting Applications August 13, 2014

Since posting our blog last week, Medical Texting: There’s An App For That, in which we discussed the benefits of

What Do Pikachu and DICOM Grid Have In Common? July 22, 2016

In the past week, the streets of New York have been flooded with individuals aimlessly walking and sometimes even sprinting

Innovating Your Imaging Stack: An Imaging Center Case Study August 9, 2016

“Cloud PACS” & “Deconstructed VNA” – are we even speaking English? Whether you’re already familiar with these terms or not, the

Report: Home Health Technologies to Skyrocket by 2020 May 27, 2015

Home health technologies–which provide a means for patient care at home–is expected to increase from 14.3 million worldwide in 2014

Patient Access Without Barriers August 3, 2016

Patients are frustrated. They feel trapped and unable to access their own medical health information and imaging when needed. Even when data

Radiology: A Shift in the Field & New Expectations for Radiologists December 1, 2014

The importance of clear communication to patients in healthcare is undoubtedly an extremely important part of any clinician’s job. Clear

Radiologists, Is Your Writing Hurting Your Reads? September 16, 2014

Solid writing skills are fundamental across a variety of industries. The ability to seamlessly communicate through the written word is

A Love Story: The Cloud & Medical Imaging February 12, 2016

  In honor of Valentine’s Day, we thought we’d share a few fun facts about the least cloudy relationship we

Proof that Telemedicine Innovation is Shaping the Future of Healthcare Delivery April 9, 2015

This post is part of the #HIMSS15 Blog Carnival series, which is designed to get your wheels turning about the

Preventing Radiation Exposure with Image Sharing December 21, 2012

Overexposure to radiation is one of the main concerns in imaging today.  As wonderful as imaging can be for improving

Diagnosed with Silo Syndrome? A Cloud Based Treatment Guide March 29, 2016

In a healthcare organization suffering from silo syndrome, each medical imaging system interacts primarily within that “silo” and can not

Planning for Medical Image Sharing Portals: A Quick Guide April 7, 2014

A decade ago, communicating with patients and colleagues through the web was out of the question – the technology simply

5 Healthcare Trends to Watch For in 2016 January 5, 2016

  In 2015, we heard time and time again that the healthcare landscape was changing rapidly as we moved from

Patients & Redundant Radiology : Why Less is More March 6, 2015

You’ve heard those outlandish horror stories about being exposed to too much radiation and growing a second head or turning

Overtesting & Overtreatment in Healthcare May 20, 2015

Earlier this month, an article was published by the New Yorker that questioned the mounds of unnecessary medical care doctors

National Health IT Week Highlights (Part One): Innovations in Access and Interoperability September 18, 2013

DICOM Grid attended an important conference at the Department of Health and Human Services all about consumers (that means you!)

Medicare and the Cost of Telemedicine June 30, 2015

Telemedicine has been growing steadily as a way to provide care to patients who live in remote areas, can’t travel,

How Cloud Medical Image Management Saved Santa December 21, 2015

  Sit by the fire everyone…it’s time for the annual tale of how Santa sprained his ankle while climbing down

Improving Access to Care in Rural Regions April 11, 2016

  Those of us that live in major cities often forget that access to some of the best hospitals in the

The Future of Health IT: medical image exchange in the cloud September 11, 2012

In honor of the 7th annual National Health IT Week that began on Monday, we’re joining dozens of other experts

Add the Cloud to Your Enterprise Image Management Strategy June 15, 2016

  As SIIM 2016 approaches in just a few weeks, all eyes are on the Journal of Digital Imaging, the

The Private Practice of Tomorrow : Thought Leaders Share Their Insights May 31, 2016

  Private practice physicians have a lot going on. They care for patients, manage medical records, act as their own

Your Guide to Medical Image Transfer in Clinical Trials May 17, 2014

The clinical research sector is not immune from the power of medical imaging. The force of image technology is sweeping

Are Group Doctor Visits the New Dinner Date? May 23, 2016

  Getting bored of doing the same old things over and over again with your friends? How about visiting the

Happy Mother’s Day! May 6, 2016

  With Mother’s Day approaching this weekend, we have women’s health on the brain. Giving the moms in your life

Medical Images in the World of Trauma Transfers May 7, 2015

In chaotic situations, it’s easy for CDs to go missing, or for patients to be transferred without discs. To make

The Future of Medical Image Management- Thought Leaders from Mayo Clinic and Stanford Children’s Health Share Their Perspectives April 27, 2016

“You can’t plug in pipes across a hospital network,” said Dr. Jeremy Friese, Interventional Radiologist, Mayo Clinic. Raise your hand

Spending Too Much Time on Administration? April 21, 2016

  Do you spend hours wasted on administration? Are you trying to eliminate the use of CDs and seamlessly share imaging

Medical Images in the Cloud: Striking a Balance Between Privacy and Convenience January 15, 2015

Healthcare is a people business, and collaboration among people is core to delivering effective care. On the other side of

Shopping Around for Patient Imaging Services April 18, 2016

  Did you do some spring shopping this weekend? What did you buy – groceries, clothes, gifts for spring weddings

Re-Establishing Imaging’s Value June 27, 2016

  Imaging is a key player in the changing world of healthcare. The current emphasis on linking reimbursements to quality

Medical Image Exchange: Why One More System? June 25, 2014

When it comes to medical software, there is no one-size-fits-all solution.Healthcare organizations are forced to juggle several systems at once

#SIIM16 – A Focus on Interoperability & Patient-Centered Care July 8, 2016

  Besides debating which Portland-local favorite Blue Star doughnut flavor to eat next, breaking down locked away imaging systems, enhancing collaboration and bringing radiology

Medical Image Exchange Solution is UP for Award October 23, 2012

The polls are open for the “UP 2012 Cloud Computing Contest” and DICOM Grid is in the running for Best

At this tech event, big companies get a taste of life as a start-up June 30, 2016

The roomful of entrepreneurs watched in anticipation as the first participant took the stage. They’d all been in that position

Cloud slowly moves towards mainstream medical applications June 30, 2016

As cloud has become very much a mainstream way of delivering IT for enterprises, there are still a couple of

Making mobile image viewing a reality with Mayo Clinic September 21, 2012

The potential benefits of integrating mobile apps into the world of medical imaging are vast. Imagine a neurosurgeon or other

Make your Medical Expertise Known with Virtual Second Opinion Services March 14, 2014

Have you ever wondered how to make your online medical presence known? The Internet age is providing new windows of

Look inside your patients’ hearts – DICOM viewer functionality for cardiac images February 13, 2014

Since Valentine’s Day falls in February, this month is all about one vital organ: the heart. Don’t worry, we are

KLAS Takes a Close Look at Medical Image Exchange July 1, 2014

“Which image exchange vendors are delivering added value and functionality? Which vendors have earned high loyalty in today’s environment of

Joining forces with Doximity to streamline access to medical images November 8, 2012

At DICOM Grid, our goal is to simplify the way doctors view, manage, and share medical images. We’ve created DG

Is Your Private Practice SaaS-Y? March 13, 2015

We’ve seen it across industries and across healthcare – private practices are growing to new locations and partnering with other

Is Artificial Intelligence the Answer in the Health IT World? February 17, 2015

In the world of Health IT, conversations about collected data often lead to the question, how can we utilize all

iPads in Healthcare: What’s on the Wish List? December 13, 2012

In this Mac-crazed world, the majority of people either know about, own, or want an Apple product. Apple has blazed

Interoperability: What’s With The Gridlock? September 24, 2014

Complete interoperability is far from a novel concept in healthcare. It’s something we have been hearing about for years, and

How to Increase your Referral Base with Medical Image Sharing March 13, 2014

Growing your referral base in healthcare can be a daunting task. It is difficult to know where to begin. Not

Interoperability in Imaging and Radiology January 12, 2015

In health IT, we are talking about interoperability all the time. What does it mean to be entirely interoperable? At

Improving the Patient Experience: A Hospital Room Redesign May 22, 2015

Have you ever walked into a hospital room and wondered, what is all this stuff? Hospital rooms are filled with

Image Enabled HIEs: Do You Get The Picture? June 19, 2014

We’ve all heard the promises of connectivity and interoperability through health information exchange systems (HIEs). What if we told you

Wearing Your Heart on Your Sleeve? With Wearables, You Actually Can! January 27, 2016

Can you wear your heart on your sleeve? It may be possible to track key data points from your heart

How to Share Medical Images During Patient Transfers July 28, 2014

There are many times when your staff may need to transfer a patient to another medical facility. Perhaps the patients’

Healthcare Trends: Predictions for 2013 January 2, 2013

There is no doubt that 2012 was a great year. South Korean music star, PSY, broke world records with his

Having Your Cake & Eating It Too: A Hybrid Tale January 22, 2015

We are often told that we can’t have it all. But guess what? When it comes to image management, you

The Future of Medical Image Sharing: 6 Trends to Watch March 18, 2014

A few years ago, your choices for sharing medical images were quite limited. It came down to two options, CDs

Entrepreneurism, Innovation, and Startup 3.0 July 11, 2013

During a recent discussion at the Congressional Small Business IT in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D.C. DICOM

Disaster Recovery in the Cloud June 3, 2015

Raise your hand if you’ve ever tried going online when the power was out. I know I’m guilty of this

DICOM Grid Settles the Dress Dispute! February 27, 2015

Is it white and gold? Is it blue and black? The dress mystery has been on everyone’s mind this morning

DICOM Grid Podcast – Advanced Urgent Care January 6, 2014

DICOM Grid’s Marketing Manager, Dana Tee, and Dr. Kazanov of Advanced Urgent Care discuss cloud medical image exchange in the

DG ImageShare – Electronic Medical Image Sharing For Patients October 30, 2013

DG Image Share a web-based service for medical image sharing recently became available to patients enrolled in the RSNA Image

What does it take to Deploy a Medical Image Sharing Platform? March 31, 2014

Have you ever imagined how much easier your day could be if you didn’t have to burn patient image exams

Cultivating a little more disruption September 20, 2012

Since we’re in the business of challenging the status quo in medical technology, we jumped at the chance to participate

Cloud Innovations In Sports Medicine June 26, 2015

As an athlete your body is your most prized possession. You must do everything to keep it functioning to its

Clarity in the Cloud: Farewell Traditional Software March 4, 2013

Last night DICOM Grid’s Chief Architect, Anatoly Geyfman, and Marketing Manager, Dana Tee, kicked off HIMSS13 at the Clarity in

Bringing medical imaging to every doctor’s office October 8, 2012

One of the most important themes in healthcare technology today is the democratization of medical imaging. What in the world

Bringing low cost ultrasounds to every corner of the world September 29, 2016

New medical imaging technology holds the promise of benefiting more people than ever before. Exciting innovations in the field are

Big Data: The Future of Clinical Trials? October 14, 2014

Clinical trials are great, if you have the time and resources to complete them. It’s no secret that trials carry

Big Data In Cloud-Based Medical Imaging May 20, 2014

The buzzword, “big data”, is becoming more and more prominent in the medical industry, but we all have a different

Best Medical Information Solution: DICOM Grid Takes Home Award! February 5, 2014

The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) was on a mission to determine the best medical information solution available to

Best in Show: Finding the Right Technology Vendor for You February 14, 2014

It is the first day of HIMSS and looking around the exhibit halls, it is amazing to conceptualize how far

Barrow Raises the Bar for Second Opinion Services January 6, 2014

Patient Portal for Image Sharing Transforms Virtual Second Opinion Program The process by which most patients receive second opinions is

Are We Being Ultra-Safe with Ultrasound? July 22, 2015

It used to be that the first photos ever taken of an individual occurred after birth. However, on social media

A Personal Experience: Why We Do, What We Do February 6, 2013

Guest post written by CEO, Morris Panner. This past Sunday morning at about 9:30 a.m., my daughter pulled herself out

A Patient Centered Look at The Internet of Things May 6, 2015

We’ve previously discussed the Internet of Things (IoT), and we’ve gone over the broad strokes of what these new technologies–and

Analyzing the Doctor/Twitter relationship October 25, 2012

How many physicians are regular Twitter users? How do they use it? And just what are they saying? Those are

Aging Gracefully – The Impact of Baby Boomers on Healthcare January 12, 2015

Following WWII a plethora of bouncy babies were born in the United States. Fast forward 55 years later and those

6 Critical Factors for HIE Success March 29, 2015

Cloud-based image exchange services are the main driver behind image enabling HIEs. Only 2% of the roughly 300 HIEs that

5 ways to Leverage Medical Image Sharing in your Hospital March 11, 2014

What do you think of when you hear the term “Medical Image Sharing”? A few ideas probably come to mind

5 Considerations for Securing Patient Health Information in the Cloud April 8, 2015

This post is part of the #HIMSS15 Blog Carnival series, which is designed to get your wheels turning about the

4 Cloud Tools to Improve Access to Medical Images April 22, 2014

The right tools make a big difference in any industry, and of course, the same applies to the medical imaging

3 Benefits of Using Cloud-Based Image Sharing for Trauma Transfer June 9, 2015

When it comes to trauma transfer, time is of the essence. When a patient is in serious condition, they need

Why We Love Image Exchange (And You Should, Too!) April 29, 2014

You’ve heard us preach countless times about the benefits of cloud-based image exchange. “It will help your institution.” “It will

Why SaaS is Key When Evaluating Cloud PACS Vendors March 19, 2015

The “Cloud.” It’s cool, it’s trendy, and it can work really, really well. However, as with all major technology innovations,

How Imaging Portals can Satisfy Meaningful Use Stage 2 April 9, 2014

Now that 2014 is in full swing, we need to address that topic in the back of everyone’s minds: Meaningful

What to Expect from Health IT in 2015: 3 Trends to Keep Tabs On December 30, 2014

As 2014 comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on how healthcare IT has evolved over the past year.

What’s The Deal With Big Data? June 5, 2014

If you’ve recently attended any of the big radiology or imaging conferences, like SIIM or RSNA, you may have noticed

What is a Zero Footprint Medical Image Viewer? June 26, 2014

If you’ve recently attended any of the big radiology or imaging conferences, like SIIM or RSNA, you may have noticed

What is a Cloud PACS and Why Should Your Medical Practice Care? March 12, 2015

Everyone who works at an image-intensive specialty practice has one thing in common: the need for on-demand access to diagnostic

Walgreens Expands Telehealth Platform June 12, 2015

Your Walgreens online shopping cart can be filled with Goldfish, paper towels, a new toothbrush, and a virtual doctor. Come

Vendor Neutral Archive : A Transformation in Healthcare February 27, 2013

Flexibility is becoming a key attribute for the successful healthcare enterprise. For those managing and improving diagnostic imaging, “Vendor Neural

Top 3 Imaging Buzzwords to Look Out For at RSNA 2014 December 2, 2014

The holiday season in upon us, and for many of us in the radiology and medical fields, that means heading

Three Tricks That Will Magically Get Your Practice More Patients April 29, 2014

Let’s face it; the medical industry is extremely competitive. While the overall goal is to help patients, we can’t ignore

This Mother’s Day, Keep the Women in Your Life Healthy May 8, 2015

In honor of Mother’s Day, let’s talk women’s health. Along with skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common type

This Mother’s Day, Give Back To The Leading Lady In Your Life May 9, 2014

Whether she is the mother of your children, the woman who gave you life, or a “mom-like” mentor, this weekend

The Why & How of Second Opinion Programs May 13, 2015

These days, everybody wants a second opinion. I know whenever it comes time for me to make a purchase, I

The Value of Health IT February 17, 2014

The annual HIMSS conference is right around the corner, and it’s time to address one essential question: What is the

The reign of CD storage is long over November 16, 2012

The Windows 8 launch late last month was considerably different to another such launch on August 24, 1995. As an

The Push for Increased Transparency in Healthcare November 11, 2014

Recently there has been a major push towards transparency in the healthcare system. In the realm of Health IT, much

The New Role and Challenges the CFO in Healthcare Faces April 10, 2013

This post was written by DICOM Grid’s Morris Panner, and originally featured on SIIA.net Business models in the healthcare industry are continually evolving.

The New Age Gap : Correlation Between Physician’s Age and Technology Adoption January 30, 2013

It is no secret that medical practices remain split about adopting new technology.  Younger physicians seem willing to spend the