Breast Health Awareness Month By Becky Kinkead · October 19, 2018

October is Breast Health Awareness Month. This means not only identifying risk factors and diagnosis statistics but also recognizing the tools

Patient Portals: Bridging the Gap Between Physicians and Patients By Joshua Beauregard · October 18, 2018

Forward-thinking physicians and healthcare administrators see patient portals as an ideal route to engage patients and create a ‘patient-centered’ experience.

Redesigning Hospitals to Promote Better Health By Meghan Doe · October 11, 2018

Loud and cluttered hospital rooms slow down patient recovery.

When Healthcare Data Meets Natural Disasters By Mimi Wirth · October 9, 2018

This is the second blog post in our #NHITweek series. You can check out the first one here. As hurricane season

Revisiting the 21st Century Cures Act By Lucas Voli · October 10, 2018

This is the third blog post in our National Health IT Week series.  As the two year anniversary of the

Embracing AI in Healthcare By Katie Ford · October 8, 2018

It’s National Health It Week! This week, Ambra team members will be sharing some of the unique insights they’ve gained

Practical Considerations in AI Application By Catherine Slotnick · September 27, 2018

As artificial intelligence and machine learning gain more traction in radiology, how can facilities be sure to appropriately evaluate new tools?

The Cost of Patient No-Shows By Catherine Slotnick · September 24, 2018

Medical imaging is a very necessary but very expensive piece of the healthcare puzzle. So, what happens when a patient

Changing Stroke Guidelines By Catherine Slotnick · September 6, 2018

What is imaging’s role in stroke care? Strokes are a leading cause of disability in the United States and can cause

Cloud-based PACS System Cuts Imaging Costs by Half for Rural Hospital By Catherine Slotnick · August 20, 2018

This article by Bill Siwicki was originally published on Healthcare IT News on August 14, 2018.  Republic County Hospital in

Telehealth : Overcoming the Obstacle of Geography By Eve Rothenberg · August 15, 2018

Telehealth is an emerging method of medical care that takes advantage of technological developments in communication among providers and between

Back to Cloud Basics: Image-Enabling the EHR By Catherine Slotnick · August 9, 2018

EHR systems are often missing a critical component of patient care - medical images. In this blog post we examine image-enabling the EHR.

Medical Images: The Only Photos Not in the Cloud? By Morris Panner · July 30, 2018

This article by Morris Panner, CEO, Ambra Health was originally posted on ai-med.io on July 20, 2018.  We share a

Does Your Practice Have a Patient Friendly Website? By Catherine Slotnick · August 2, 2018

During Ambra Health’s most recent webinar, Providers Go All in, Ambra Marketing Designer Becky Kinkead shared her best practices for

Back to Cloud Basics: Vendor Neutral Archiving By Catherine Slotnick · July 30, 2018

Ready for part 4 in our Back to Basics blog series? Last week, we defined Cloud PACS, and today we’re discussing – Cloud-based vendor neutral archiving.

Trending Now in Cancer Care Survey : 3 Takeaways By Eve Rothenberg · July 23, 2018

The latest Trending Now in Cancer Care Survey conducted by the Advisory Board provides a needed lens into the perspective of how cancer

Patient-Centered Care in Radiology By Eve Rothenberg · July 18, 2018

Today’s patients are truly consumers and have more access to information than ever before. However, patient-centered care has not been

Back to Cloud Basics: Cloud-based PACS By Catherine Slotnick · July 12, 2018

Ready for part 3 in our cloud image management 101 series? Last week, we defined medical image viewers, discussed the

Pediatric Medical Image Management By Catherine Slotnick · July 5, 2018

U.S. News & World Report recently released its “Best Children’s Hospital” rankings, which names the 10 best children’s hospitals in the country and the

Back to Cloud Basics: Medical Image Viewers By Catherine Slotnick · July 5, 2018

Time for part 2 in our cloud image management 101 series. Last week, we defined medical image exchange, discussed the

Back to Cloud Basics: Medical Image Exchange By Catherine Slotnick · June 27, 2018

Have you ever been in a situation where you never asked what something was and now it is far too

The Role Humans Will Play in the AI Transformation of Healthcare By Morris Panner · June 18, 2018

There is much talk about how AI will radically transform healthcare, using big data – our data – to find

SIIM 2018 Recap: Collaboration in Medical Imaging By Catherine Slotnick · June 5, 2018

Ambra Health has been attending the annual SIIM conference for quite a few years now, and we always look forward

Future Trends : Who Will Be Your Doctor? By Morris Panner · May 22, 2018

Who will be your doctor in the future? When we think of “doctor,” we usually picture someone wearing a white

Panel on Outside Image Management with Cincinnati Children’s and MD Anderson By Catherine Slotnick · April 10, 2018

We couldn’t say it any more clearly than Dr. Alexander J. Towbin, “CDs suck!” Leading healthcare facilities are expanding at a

Providers Must Go “All-In” By Catherine Slotnick · April 17, 2018

I am guilty of a few things –  being a millennial, working for a cloud-based Health IT company, and watching

HIMSS 2018 Recap By Catherine Slotnick · March 13, 2018

What do medical images, Google, Amazon, EHRs, and patient portals have in common? They were all a key part of

What to Expect at HIMSS By Catherine Slotnick · February 28, 2018

As we prepare for HIMSS 2018, we are excited about the great food, casinos, and fun times to see the latest

Thought Leaders from the Mayo Clinic & UCSF Share Imaging Trends to Expect in 2018 By Catherine Slotnick · February 22, 2018

With changing patient preferences, expanding provider networks, and tech titans like Google and Apple moving into the healthcare realm, 2018

Technology Report: Enterprise Imaging By Catherine Slotnick · February 20, 2018

ITN Contributing Editor Greg Freiherr offers an overview of enterprise imaging advances at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)

SIIA Company CODiE Winner | Start-Up Company of The Year – Ambra Health By Catherine Slotnick · February 5, 2018

This post was originally published on SIIA by Rhianna Collier, VP for the Software Division at SIIA. SIIA’s TechChats provides a

Why Imaging Isn’t Just for Radiology By Morris Panner · February 1, 2018

If medical imaging was a category on family feud, radiology and radiologist would be among the first answers given by

What Are Most HIEs Missing? Medical Imaging By Catherine Slotnick · January 29, 2018

It is estimated that out of roughly 300 HIEs that exist today, less than 2 percent support medical images. The

Telemedicine: Solving the Issue of Healthcare Access? By Sara Muche · January 3, 2018

One of the gravest problems in U.S. health care is equitable access. That’s why we listed an increased adoption of

Start the New Year off Right! Resolutions for a Small Practice By Jonathan Holland · January 2, 2018

CDs were first invented in 1982, the same year Michael Jackson released ‘Thriller’ and 2 years before the first cell

2018 Healthcare Predictions: 10 Trends to Watch in Imaging By Morris Panner · December 21, 2017

2018 will bring an advanced pace to the digital transformation of the healthcare industry. Changing consumer preferences, provider consolidation, and

RSNA 2017 Recap By Catherine Slotnick · December 11, 2017

Much like the holidays, RSNA is an event we anticipate with great excitement and then is over in a whirlwind.

At Ambra We’re Grateful for.. RSNA! By Nina Vaswani · November 21, 2017

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! We here at Ambra hope everyone has a great holiday and send our best wishes. As we

3 Cloud Benefits for Enterprise Systems By Jonathan Holland · November 13, 2017

The enterprise health system, a conglomeration of top providers, business administrators, and a force of other employees all focused on

Saving Time, Saving Money – A Real Use Case with Jupiter Orthopedics & Ambra By Joshua Beauregard · November 6, 2017

The problems that Dr. Wade Van Sice and his team were running into at Jupiter Orthopedics & Sports Medicine were

Image Access for Breast Cancer Patients By Nina Vaswani · October 23, 2017

We’ve featured stories on the importance of patient access to medical imaging before, but in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness

Optimizing Imaging Informatics & Radiology Operations By Catherine Slotnick · October 20, 2017

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

Should Patients Have Access to Medical Imaging? By Sara Muche · October 5, 2017

From generation to generation, we’re seeing healthcare consumers increasingly yearning to be more informed about their health outcomes. While some

The 3 Pieces of Disaster Recovery Planning By Meghan Doe · October 5, 2017

Disaster recovery often remains forgotten on the never-ending to-do list of healthcare. When we say “disaster,” natural disaster comes to

#IHEARTHIT By Mimi Wirth · October 4, 2017

As a mother of two, home health caretaker for the elderly, and Sunday school teacher for kids with special needs,

Medical Management and the Millennial Manifesto By Jonathan Holland · October 4, 2017

*Click* … *Click* *Click* *Click* – I, a self-admitted millennial, pitter-patter away on the illuminated screen of my cell phone. In

My First 60 Days in the Healthcare Industry By Joshua Beauregard · October 3, 2017

“I work for a healthcare IT company.”  That’s my classic response to the “what are you doing these days?” question

Rent Apartment, Buy Couch, Find Doctor? By Nina Vaswani · October 2, 2017

Noteworthy new restaurants, must-see music venues, emerging art museums: this was the to-do list I initially had planned when thinking

A Netflix Style Personal Health Record By Mini Peiris · September 27, 2017

You’re a parent. You have a 10 year old son. Want to keep track of what he’s watching? Easy. You

Despite Progress, Nearly 1 In 3 Patients Cannot Easily Access Medical Records By Morris Panner · September 18, 2017

We recently conducted a survey of over 1,100 U.S. adults on consumer healthcare behavior that showed the industry lagging on technology – with nearly 1 in 3 patients reporting they can not easily access their medical records.

A Practical Blueprint to Build a Future-Proof Image Management Strategy By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · June 14, 2017

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

Patient Portal Adoption By William Ranschaert · May 26, 2017

Just like the rapid evolution of the EHR, patient portals have become the norm for providers and patients alike. Along

Unlocking Imaging’s Strategic Advantage By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · May 9, 2017

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

Should You Have a Mentor, a Sponsor, or Both? By Dr. Geraldine McGinty · April 13, 2017

This is a guest blog post by imaging and informatics thought leader, Dr. Geraldine McGinty. Dr. McGinty was Chair of the ACR’s

3 Ways to Innovate Your Imaging Technology By Catherine Slotnick · 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.

Can Cloud-Based Archiving Cure Your Security Headaches? By Ed Marshall · March 27, 2017

This article originally appeared on March 22, 2017 on auntminnie.com Longstanding U.S. healthcare regulations have enforced the security of data

Bringing Imaging to the Cloud By Catherine Slotnick · 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^® By Catherine Slotnick · 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

Radiology Trends to Watch in 2017 By Paul Turner · February 20, 2017

During a special webinar event, in partnership with HIMSS, Dr. Safwan Halabi, a pediatric radiologist and a fetal radiologist, was joined by Tyler Martin, the Executive Director of Ambulatory Network Operations at New England Baptist Hospital, and Morris Panner, CEO, Ambra Health. During the event, we took the pulse of the trends in radiology.

Leaders Weigh in On How to Advance Women in Radiology in Lively #RADxx Tweet Chat By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · December 21, 2016

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

Interoperability and Patient Access Just Became Law By Morris Panner · January 10, 2017

This article by Ambra CEO, Morris Panner,  was originally published on HIT Leaders & News on January 5, 2017.  When

2017 Healthcare Predictions: Top 9 in Imaging By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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

Calling all RAD Women (and Men!) : Let’s Bring More Diversity to Informatics Leadership By Mini Peiris · November 21, 2016

It’s our favorite time of the year, Thanksgiving the RSNA (Radiological Society of North America) conference season! Each year we look

Latest Research from Frost & Sullivan: Impact of the Cloud on Enterprise Imaging By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · April 7, 2015

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

The Internet of Things (IoT) is Becoming More Prevalent in Healthcare By Kerri Knippenberg · August 20, 2015

The Internet of Things (IoT) – an extension of Big Data – is estimated to become a $117 billion industry

Back to Cloud Shopping By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · October 19, 2012

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

The EMR: Then and Now By Mark Grenga · August 28, 2015

Amidst the ever-changing landscape of the healthcare industry, technologies both new and old have been placed under heavy scrutiny to

5 Tips to Drive Adoption of Patient Portals in Radiology By Morris Panner · September 1, 2015

This post was originally published on AuntMinnie.com. The author is Morris Panner, CEO of DICOM Grid. The establishment of patient

Telemedicine & Rural Areas : Improving Accessibility By Catherine Slotnick · 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

A Medical Breakthrough for Diabetics By Kerri Knippenberg · September 2, 2015

According to the 2014 National Diabetes Report from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) 30.3 million people in the U.S alone

Why Time is Brain in the Cloud By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · November 17, 2014

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

The Medical World Today By Mark Grenga · October 8, 2015

The medical world has historically witnessed its largest changes at the hands of innovative physicians, surgeons, nurses, and admin who

NATO Successfully Tests Multinational Telemedicine System By Kerri Knippenberg · October 16, 2015

The 28-nation treaty organization, NATO is developing a telemedicine system to use during emergency situations. While working with Avera Health

Technology innovations are bringing about a new era of healthcare By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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

5 Myths of Telemedicine By Kerri Knippenberg · October 1, 2015

Telemedicine – a term you’ve recently surely seen floating around in the healthcare field! One reason for the buzz is

Spotlight 2015: Health IT’s Most Influential Women By Mark Grenga · September 24, 2015

Each year individuals emerge at the forefront of Health IT as pioneers and inventors of technological solutions for today’s global

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

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

Changing Minds to Change Outcomes By Morris Panner · September 22, 2015

This post was originally published on HIEAnswers.net. The author is Morris Panner, CEO of DICOM Grid. The Internet of Things (IoT)

Geriatric Care and Communication By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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

Meaningful Use Stage 3 Update By Mark Grenga · September 10, 2015

  Since its inception, the Meaningful Use Program has sought to incentivize and guide the implementation of Electronic Health Record

The Rise of Telemedicine By Kerri Knippenberg · September 17, 2015

Telemedicine encompasses a broad range of technologies – from in-home electronic stethoscopes to live video consultations. Many have adopted telemedicine

Review: Secure Medical Texting Applications By Catherine Slotnick · 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? By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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

Technology: Bringing Patient Care into Focus By Morris Panner · January 12, 2016

  This blog post was written by DICOM Grid CEO, Morris Panner, and originally published on Advanced Healthcare Network.  A

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

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

Redefining Medical Image Management to Reimagine Healthcare By Morris Panner · January 19, 2016

  This blog post was written by DICOM Grid CEO, Morris Panner, and originally published on HealthTech. Over the past

Radiologists, Is Your Writing Hurting Your Reads? By Catherine Slotnick · September 16, 2014

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

Shrinking Barriers to Patient Centered Care By Mark Grenga · January 26, 2016

  As technology remains at the forefront of prominent healthcare trends, growing mHealth Solutions and global telemedicine markets have reified

A Love Story: The Cloud & Medical Imaging By Catherine Slotnick · February 12, 2016

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

How Millennials Are Impacting Healthcare IT By Kerri Knippenberg · February 23, 2016

Stay tuned for a series of blog posts this week and next filled with #HIMSS16 Hashtags. We’ll be covering several

Proof that Telemedicine Innovation is Shaping the Future of Healthcare Delivery By Catherine Slotnick · April 9, 2015

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

#PutData2Work By Jake Toffler · March 2, 2016

  Backwards as it may be, supercomputers in healthcare are starting with death.  At Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in

#DrHIT: Embracing Healthcare Information Technology in the Information Age By Robert Silverstein · March 10, 2016

  Today, we find ourselves in the midst of the Information Age. If you’re paying for your morning coffee with

Preventing Radiation Exposure with Image Sharing By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · March 29, 2016

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

Why do second opinions matter? By Kerri Knippenberg · January 8, 2016

  A second opinion can be one of the most valuable tools in the medical field when it comes to

Planning for Medical Image Sharing Portals: A Quick Guide By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · January 5, 2016

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

ACS Announces Update to Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines By Mark Grenga · October 27, 2015

  In dramatic fashion, the American Cancer Society released new guidelines for breast cancer screening after growing concern that the

Patients & Redundant Radiology : Why Less is More By Catherine Slotnick · March 6, 2015

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

2015 Consumer Adoption Trends in Digital Healthcare By Kerri Knippenberg · October 29, 2015

  Digital health has seen huge growth in 2015 for B2C markets.We have all seen the growth of telemedicine, but

‘Interoperability’, Say That Five Times Fast! By Mark Grenga · November 5, 2015

  In the face of systematic and technological changes throughout the healthcare industry, very few key elements driving the industry’s shift

Overtesting & Overtreatment in Healthcare By Catherine Slotnick · May 20, 2015

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

Mammography on the Move By Faith Dulany · October 30, 2015

  The buzz around Breast Cancer Awareness Month is everywhere. Hundreds of organizations, societies and support groups have done an

Top Tips for Launching Patient Portals By Morris Panner · November 9, 2015

  This post was originally posted on Advance Healthcare Network on November 2, 2015. Medical facilities in the U.S. are

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

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

Patients Share MRI Experience via Twitter By Kerri Knippenberg · November 11, 2015

In honor of National Radiologic Technology Week’s theme ‘Discovering the Inside,’ I decided to take my own discovery into the

3 Barriers that Prevent Widespread Adoption of Advanced mHealth Solutions By Morris Panner · December 10, 2015

  This blog post was written by DICOM Grid CEO, Morris Panner, and originally published on HITECH Answers. Mobile devices

Medicare and the Cost of Telemedicine By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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? By Catherine Slotnick · 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! By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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? By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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? By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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

Balancing Healthcare’s Iron Triangle with Telemedicine By Eli Auerbach · July 15, 2016

  Telemedicine remains a controversial topic for both insurance companies and doctors. Money and quality of care are central issues

Medical Image Exchange Solution is UP for Award By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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? By Catherine Slotnick · 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? By Catherine Slotnick · 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? By Catherine Slotnick · 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? By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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? By Catherine Slotnick · 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! By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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! By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · January 6, 2014

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

What does it take to Deploy a Medical Image Sharing Platform? By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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? By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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! By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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? By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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

Aging Gracefully – The Impact of Baby Boomers on Healthcare By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · June 9, 2015

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

Why SaaS is Key When Evaluating Cloud PACS Vendors By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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? By Catherine Slotnick · 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? By Catherine Slotnick · 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? By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · 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 By Catherine Slotnick · January 30, 2013

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