Preventive Cancer Screenings Are Becoming Too Lax By Catherine Slotnick · September 15, 2021

The first experiences we typically have with medicine and medical treatment when we’re young are usually reactive. You get a cut on your finger, and Mom washes it off and applies a Band-Aid. You catch a bad cold, and Dad gives you a spoonful of nasty-tasting cough syrup. But the worst diseases, especially cancer, are rarely obvious when they first begin attacking our bodies. If you don’t have the condition diagnosed before the symptoms have become severe, you may already be past your best treatment window. This is why preventive screenings, which help to catch diseases early, are so critical to good health outcomes.

Back to Basics: Pulling Gateway Logs in Ambra By Eric Streif · September 13, 2021

Troubleshooting your own gateway is something that might sound scary but can be really simple. One of the easiest ways to do this is pulling the logs to look for an error in the gateway logs.

Introducing Ambra’s New User-Focused Twitter Account: @AmbraUpdates By Rebecca Schankerman · September 8, 2021

Ambra is excited to announce the launch of our new Twitter account for users: Ambra Updates. As a part of our priority to encourage user enablement, @AmbraUpdates will serve as yet another source for our team to disseminate platform knowledge. 

Behind the Scenes: Q&A with Ambra Health Product Manager, Katie Puhala By Rebecca Schankerman · August 23, 2021

A recent interview between Rebecca Schankerman, Ambra Health Marketing Associate, and Katie Puhala, Ambra Health Product Manager. This interview includes details about the Product team at Ambra, Katie’s day-to-day responsibilities, and her quarantine hobbies!

Back to Basics: Analytics Tab By Peter Leach · August 20, 2021

The “Analytics” tab in Ambra is particularly useful when you want to get a better idea of how the metrics of your organization as it pertains to study uploads, downloads, views, shares, etc. 

Back to Basics: Study Audit Logs By Eliza Bell · July 21, 2021

The study audit logs can be a very useful tool in Ambra. You can utilize this tool to view the history of the action items for a study, such as when it was created, uploaded, routed, shared, or sent to a destination, and whether the send was successful.

Behind the Scenes: Q&A with Ambra Health Customer Success Associate, Lucas Voli By Rebecca Schankerman · July 20, 2021

A recent interview between Rebecca Schankerman, Ambra Health Marketing Associate, and Lucas Voli, Ambra Health Customer Success Associate about his unique career path, the day-to-day life of a Customer Success Associate, and his favorite parts of being back in the office post-covid.

Back to Basics: Enable Ambra ProViewer By Jessie Swindell · June 16, 2021

The Ambra ProViewer can be enabled at an account wide organization level or just for individual users. Read the blog to learn how to enable Ambra ProViewer at your organization.

Behind the Scenes: Q&A with Ambra Health Product Marketing Manager, Nina Vaswani By Rebecca Schankerman · June 7, 2021

A recent interview between Rebecca Schankerman, Ambra Health Field Marketing Coordinator, and Nina Vaswani, Ambra Health Product Marketing Manager. Nina shares about her experience with multiple roles at Ambra, where she sees Product Marketing going in the next 2-5 years, and even a personal story about her Grandma’s cookbook!

The Business Case for Cloud: #SIIM21 Ask Industry Discussion By Catherine Slotnick · May 26, 2021

Tune into the on-demand webinar and hear Morris Panner, CEO of Ambra Health, share his thoughts on the biggest challenges, opportunities, and future of AI, and provide specific use cases that pioneers in AI are using today to improve care.

Caring for Two By Catherine Slotnick · May 26, 2021

This article was originally published on Diagnostic Imaging on May 17, 2021.  Physicians operating in the women’s health space often

Back to Basics: Restarting The Ambra Gateway By J.T. Karis · May 20, 2021

The Ambra Gateway is one of the most fundamental parts of the Ambra workflow. It provides a secure and simple solution to sending and receiving images to the Ambra cloud and is used in the first step to sharing images with physicians, patients, or organizations across the globe.

Behind the Scenes: Q&A with Ambra Health Senior Customer Success Manager, Anna Schmidt By Rebecca Schankerman · April 27, 2021

A recent interview between Rebecca Schankerman, Ambra Health Field Marketing Coordinator, and Anna Schmidt, Ambra Health Senior Customer Success Manager. Anna talks about her previous job in pharma and how it has impacted her time at Ambra, as well as the many changes the Customer Success team has experienced over the past year.

Still Using CDs? Why You Should Ditch the Disk This Earth Day By Morris Panner · April 22, 2021

Pivoting from CDs is a win for radiology, you just need to know how to do it. Today, somewhere in America, a patient will receive a copy of their medical imaging on a CD. It’s hard to believe that this relic of the 90s still exists, let alone is in regular use at healthcare facilities. Many home computers and laptops no longer contain disc drives necessary for loading CDs, making the process for patients to view imaging inconvenient and cumbersome. And patients aren’t the only ones negatively impacted by the continued use of CDs.

Handheld Ultrasounds Enable Rapid Imaging From The Doctor’s Office To The ER By Morris Panner · April 8, 2021

Over the decades, the world has watched as major technologies like computers and phones have gotten much smaller, making them more convenient for people to use on the go. Fortunately, this has also happened with many medical technologies, which not only increases convenience but, more importantly, can save lives.

Back to Basics: Personal Accelerators By David Maffly-Kipp · April 1, 2021

The Ambra viewer provides a safe and intuitive way to view medical images within a cloud based platform. While ease of access is a key benefit for many patients and providers, viewing speeds are paramount to efficiency and quality of patient care. One of the tools that Ambra has created to fit this need is the Personal Accelerator.

A Big ‘Thank You’ to Our Customers By Morris Panner · March 29, 2021

While we reflect on this past year, we want to thank our customers for their support during an extremely challenging time. 

Behind the Scenes: Q&A with Ambra Health Consultant, Nathaniel Smith By Rebecca Schankerman · March 22, 2021

A recent interview between Rebecca Schankerman, Ambra Health Field Marketing Coordinator, and Nathaniel Smith, Ambra Health Consultant. Nathaniel talks about why he wanted to move into the healthcare industry, shares tidbits about working with larger health systems, and why a remote work environment works for his lifestyle.

Back to Basics: Downloading Studies By Brenda Nguyen · March 19, 2021

At Ambra Health, we value the idea of interoperability and accessibility of medical imaging across all platforms. One of the ways we display this value is through the ability to download studies.

AI: The Hype, the Reality, the Opportunity By Rebecca Schankerman · March 18, 2021

Tune into the on-demand webinar and hear Morris Panner, CEO of Ambra Health, share his thoughts on the biggest challenges, opportunities, and future of AI, and provide specific use cases that pioneers in AI are using today to improve care.

The Future of Healthcare Is in the Cloud By Morris Panner · March 18, 2021

We will look back on 2020 as a pivotal moment for the use of cloud computing in healthcare. As the pandemic swept away old constraints, digital health innovators rushed in. In the face of a major crisis, providers and technologists worked tirelessly to make healthcare better, pushing change to save lives. Innovation and entrepreneurship don’t come without risk, but they also can provide enormous benefits. Collecting and sharing data via the cloud will enable a healthcare system fit for the 21st century. 

Can Technology Reduce The Stress Of Caregivers? By Morris Panner · March 18, 2021

The tangible benefits of greater IT access for the millions of adults who must manage healthcare for both their children and their aging parents is less clear. The pandemic has likely increased the burden on these “sandwich generation” adults, given how tech-based remote interactions and scheduling have replaced face-to-face interactions.

Back to Basics: Restricting User Access Using Roles By Sarah Dunbar · March 4, 2021

Ambra can instruct users on the correct places to upload, make edits, view images, etc. however, in the world of medical imaging, we know we can’t risk these users making even a simple mistake like uploading to the wrong site. So, why not just restrict users from doing anything that they are not supposed to? Using Ambra roles, you can!

Behind the Scenes: Q&A with Ambra Health Director of Sales, Faith Dulany By Rebecca Schankerman · February 22, 2021

A recent interview between Rebecca Schankerman, Ambra Health Field Marketing Coordinator, and Faith Dulany, Ambra Health Director of Sales, about her recent promotion, and how she has seen the Sales team develop over the last 7 years. 

Back to Basics: Activities Queue By Jio Chang · February 18, 2021

The Activities Queue functions as a holding pen for studies that might need some extra attention before publishing. Like many other Ambra functionalities, this is a customizable feature that functions as a great checkpoint in a client’s workflow, especially for organizational purposes. 

Patients Are No Longer Waiting on the Sidelines  By Jessie Swindell · February 8, 2021

There was a point in time where health technology was a foreign concept, and the general consensus was to leave it to the experts. However, health technology is no longer an unconventional, daunting field that requires users to be extremely tech savvy. While the industry has been advancing, the user experience has simultaneously become more seamless, simple, and accessible for both patients and providers.

Back to Basics: Anonymization Rules By Caroline Moorehouse · February 4, 2021

At Ambra, we use anonymization rules to replace DICOM tags with null or pre-assigned values. Anonymization rules can be applied anywhere that studies enter Ambra, whether that is on a Gateway or at the location level, account level, or most commonly the group (site) level. 

Three Digital Healthcare Trends That Will Gain Strength In 2021 By Morris Panner · January 26, 2021

Digital health has played a key role in meeting the challenges ushered in by the pandemic — from reimagining new ways to administer routine care virtually to rapidly deploying field hospitals when and where facilities needed them most.

2020 Ambra Product Review By Becky Kinkead · January 25, 2021

Ambra added hundreds of features to our software this year. See the products that led that charge.

Back to Basics: Dictionaries By Cat Hauser · January 21, 2021

Dictionaries are a tool in Ambra that can be used to automatically fix up data as it is coming in.

Behind the Scenes: Q&A with Ambra Health Data Scientist, Alexey Kachalov By Rebecca Schankerman · January 19, 2021

A recent interview between Rebecca Schankerman, Ambra Health Field Marketing Coordinator, and Alexey Kachalov, Ambra Health Data Scientist, about his passion for machine learning and engineering.

Back to Basics: Webhooks By Thien An Pham · January 7, 2021

At Ambra, we consider webhooks “powerful routing rules.” With webhooks, we can take on a study with many other triggers.

#ReturntoCare Campaign Seeks To Reunite Patients With Their Doctors By Morris Panner · January 4, 2021

Since the spring, hundreds of thousands of Americans have canceled annual exams and screenings, postponed elective procedures, and even some prescriptions have simply gone unfilled. 

Back to Basics: Guest Links By Charley Rees · December 17, 2020

Akin to the email share function in Ambra, guest links allow a study to be emailed or texted directly to a recipient.

Back to Basics: Routing Rules By Erin Roman · December 4, 2020

The beauty of Ambra is that you don't need to be logged into the platform for images to make it to the right place, whether they're being shared within the same organization or being sent to another organization. And that's all thanks to Routing Rules. Here are the key components to keep in mind when using this powerful tool:

Delivering Vital Healthcare Tech To Underserved Communities By Morris Panner · December 2, 2020

While there is a lot that visiting doctors can do to help, from administering vaccines to diagnosing and treating illnesses, there is also a great need for medical equipment that can be quite costly or difficult to obtain.

Behind the Scenes: Q&A with Ambra Health Director of Product Management, Sarah Gabelman By Rebecca Schankerman · November 30, 2020

A recent interview between Rebecca Schankerman, Ambra Health Field Marketing Coordinator, and Sarah Gabelman, Ambra Health Director of Product Management, about her career switch from Professional Services to Product Management and her fluffy Samoyed, Lucy!

Virtual RSNA 2020 By Catherine Slotnick · November 23, 2020

Virtual RSNA is an entirely new experience for attendees, vendors, and exhibitors. Understanding how to best utilize the platform and

Back to Basics: Personal Namespace & Share Link By Mary Lancaster · November 20, 2020

Ambra has personal namespaces, which can be accessed by clicking on the dropdown for groups and locations and scrolling down to the “Users” section, where you will be able to select your name.

Industry Discussion on Challenges in Creating AI By Rebecca Schankerman · November 20, 2020

Morris Panner, CEO of Ambra Health, participated in a discussion on the challenge that AI has on the medical industry.

Virtual Reality Provides Lifelike Training For Doctors By Morris Panner · November 10, 2020

Thanks to innovations in virtual reality technology, there are some fascinating new services available to help students practice and improve their abilities in lifelike scenarios.

Back to Basics: Modality Worklist By Johnny Rose · November 5, 2020

Gone are the days of manually copying patient data. Here are the days of automated PHI normalization and, therefore… (drumroll please) … Modality Worklist. 

Behind the Scenes: Q&A with Ambra Health Senior Manager of Services, Erin McGee By Rebecca Schankerman · October 26, 2020

A recent interview between Rebecca Schankerman, Ambra Health Field Marketing Coordinator, and Erin McGee, Ambra Health Senior Manager of Services, about her career switch in healthcare and her experience implementing Ambra solutions in Luang Prabang, Laos.

Back to Basics: Destinations By Johnny Rose · October 22, 2020

One key feature of Ambra is Destinations. If users have a PACS that they want to integrate with Ambra, we

For Patients And Health Care Providers, Interoperability Is A Win-Win By Morris Panner · October 6, 2020

It’s not unusual for patients to feel powerless in the domain of health care. Records, charts, imaging, test results and other health data have often been kept at arm’s length, with the main way to get this information being through a doctor or nurse’s explanation of it. While more persistent patients may find a way to get their hands on the information they want, it’s frequently with some difficulty.

Back to Basics: Ambra API By Mira Guha · September 24, 2020

The Ambra API, or Application Programming Interface, is essentially a software intermediary that allows applications to talk to each other. 

Behind the Scenes: Q&A with Ambra Health Manager of Sales Operations, Jake Goldstein By Rebecca Schankerman · September 23, 2020

A recent interview between Rebecca Schankerman, Ambra Health Field Marketing Coordinator, and Jake Goldstein, Ambra Health Manager of Sales Operations, about his time at Ambra and how his position has grown from a one man show to a team.

CMIMI 2020: CMIMI20 Harnessing The Power of AI By Catherine Slotnick · September 21, 2020

During the virtual CMIMI20 conference, Morris Panner, CEO of Ambra Health, and other thought leaders discussed how enhanced interoperability and virtual solutions can help to strengthen our healthcare system conference.

Back to Basics: Query Retrieve By Mira Guha · September 10, 2020

This feature, called Query Retrieve, is a process where Ambra is able to search external imaging reservoirs (query) and then pull the studies back into Ambra (retrieve).

Remember CD-ROMS? Fear Of Change Is A Costly Business In Healthcare By Morris Panner · September 10, 2020

Change is hard, which is why many healthcare organizations and facilities continue using outdated methods and technologies. Overhauling computer systems, equipment, software platforms and other technology can be a challenging, expensive and time-consuming process, especially in a large facility like a hospital.

Is Telehealth Here to Stay? By Morris Panner · August 31, 2020

Changes from COVID-19 have created a healthcare environment where telehealth – an in particular teleradiology – will be a permanent fixture.

Back to Basics: Terminology By Chantel Hopper · August 27, 2020

One of the amazing things about Ambra is the level of customization allowed by the platform. An easy way customers can customize their account is through Terminology changes. Ambra enables you to change the majority of the default text that you see in the UI.

Behind the Scenes: Q&A with Ambra Health VP of Business Development, Andrew Duckworth By Rebecca Schankerman · August 20, 2020

A recent interview between Rebecca Schankerman, Ambra Health Field Marketing Coordinator, and Andrew Duckworth, Ambra Health VP of Business Development, about his transition from Wall Street to a tech start-up and what business development ventures he is looking forward to in the future. 

Collaborative Success In Healthcare Relies On Cloud Infrastructure By Morris Panner · August 13, 2020

While cloud technology has been a hot topic of discussion in healthcare for several years, some organizations have merely viewed it as a "nice to have." It may have been on their wish list, or they might have been adopting it piecemeal — but large-scale adoption wasn't necessarily considered urgent.

Back to Basics: Study Detail Report By Jack Goldburg · August 6, 2020

Ambra customers are constantly asking for deeper analytics on their Ambra accounts. Study detail reports are the most useful tool you didn’t know you had! Welcome to a new world of data. 

Back to Basics: Custom Fields By Matthew Tomaselli · July 31, 2020

Custom fields are like Ambra’s Swiss army knife. Any piece of information that you would like to tie to a study — or to a user account, patient, case, order, or appointment for that matter — can be attached through the use of a custom field. 

Will the Covid-19 Pandemic Accelerate Patient Access to Data? By Morris Panner · July 27, 2020

As the desire to know more about individual medical records grows, easy accessibility for patients will be vital.

Cancer Isn’t Waiting For The Pandemic To End – And Neither Are Innovations In Medical Imaging By Morris Panner · July 22, 2020

Even as the coronavirus pandemic has captured the world's attention, sent researchers scrambling for solutions and taken a tragic toll on human life, the scourge of cancer is still here. The good news is that life-saving research in many fields has continued, and the radiology field has been seeing a number of significant advances that are having a powerful affect on oncology.

Back to Basics: Share Codes By Chantel Hopper · July 16, 2020

Every account, location, and group is associated with a Share Code, a unique value in the Ambra system. This Share Code provides users with a way to send studies across accounts without having anything pre-configured. 

Behind the Scenes: Q&A with Ambra Health Solutions Consultant, Kim Lipinski By Rebecca Schankerman · July 15, 2020

A recent interview between Rebecca Schankerman, Ambra Health Field Marketing Coordinator, and Kim Lipinski, Ambra Health Solutions Consultant, about how she engages with Ambra’s customers, what a typical day looks like for her, and what projects she’s looking forward to in the future.

Ambra Health and Google Cloud: Transforming Access to Medical Imaging By Rebecca Schankerman · July 14, 2020

The Google Cloud Healthcare and Life Sciences team spoke with Morris Panner, CEO of Ambra Health, about the new possibilities that secure medical image sharing technologies create for medical professionals and patients.

Back to Basics: Your Complete Video Guide By Chantel Hopper · July 2, 2020

Below is the complete video going back to the basics. Nina Vaswani, an Ambra Solutions Consultant, covers some of the Ambra platform's core features used most by all customers.

Behind the Scenes: Q&A with Ambra Health VP of Customer Success, Chantel Hopper By Rebecca Schankerman · July 1, 2020

A recent interview between Rebecca Schankerman, Ambra Health Field Marketing Coordinator, and Chantel Hopper, Ambra Health VP of Customer Success, about how she builds community and engagement with our customers, what a typical day looks like, and how she spends her time outside of work.

How Telehealth Technology Is Helping To Close The Urban-Rural Divide In Health Care By Morris Panner · June 30, 2020

Over 120 rural hospitals have closed across America since 2010, out of which a record-setting 19 shut their doors just last year, leaving many Americans without health care services or facilities anywhere nearby. The struggle persists for those that remain open with many still at great risk of closing.

Our Virtual Summer Series 2020 Recap By Becky Kinkead · June 30, 2020

Our Virtual Summer Series that we held alongside Virtual SIIM 2020 just wrapped up. It was a different kind of event for all of us, your feet may be feeling more rested than last year, but your eyes may be feeling the strain of hopping from webinar to webinar. While we miss meeting in person, it was great to connect with so many new and familiar faces during this challenging time.

Customer Highlight Series | Healthcare Heroes [Part 6] By Rebecca Schankerman · June 11, 2020

We want to take the time to thank all of the healthcare workers who are on the frontlines and risking

Videoconferencing Tech Is Key To Telehealth — And Emotional Health By Morris Panner · June 9, 2020

Telehealth has long been an intriguing proposition — but one that has been slow to catch on due to an array of issues ranging from privacy concerns to the need for technological upgrades. However, with so many people adhering to social distancing measures recently, many healthcare providers have had to rapidly adopt telemedicine as a way of ensuring patients are cared for.

Customer Highlight Series | Healthcare Heroes [Part 5] By Rebecca Schankerman · May 29, 2020

We want to take the time to thank all of the healthcare workers who are on the frontlines and risking their own lives to help patients through COVID-19. We will be highlighting our customers through blog posts to share what they are doing during this unprecedented time.

Back to Basics: Patient Portal By Anna Schmidt · May 28, 2020

In today’s climate, providing your patients with anytime access to their imaging can be critical to minimizing in-person contact and maximizing automated workflows. With Ambra’s self-service Patient Portal, you can create a more automated way to share studies with patients than simply sharing via email.

Integrating Telehealth Into Your Business: Telehealth Options Driven By Pandemic By Morris Panner · May 26, 2020

Telehealth has been on the rise as the public appetite has increased for healthcare options that are safe and convenient. Providers, too, appreciate how telehealth can reduce their costs and expand ways to meet patients’ needs.

Assessing Value Versus Risk for Routine Screenings By Morris Panner · May 19, 2020

So far, the public has largely heeded warnings to delay routine screenings and move as many consultations as possible to a virtual setting. While these are all valuable behaviors to reduce the spread of COVID-19, there are certain exams that cannot be done virtually, many of which include routine imaging screenings.

Back to Basics: Gateway Directory By Jaclyn Foreman · May 14, 2020

Do you have an Ambra Gateway installed and want to explore other facilities within the Ambra Gateway Network to connect with? Now you can with Ambra’s Gateway Directory!

FCC Provides Funding for Telehealth Programs During COVID-19 By Becky Kinkead · May 13, 2020

Healthcare providers are facing an urgent need to implement services to virtually connect with patients and provide care to rural communities. To help move these programs forward, the FCC is now providing funding for telehealth programs in response to the pandemic.

Customer Highlight Series | Healthcare Heroes [Part 4] By Rebecca Schankerman · May 12, 2020

We want to take the time to thank all of the healthcare workers who are on the frontlines and risking their own lives to help patients through COVID-19. We will be highlighting our customers through blog posts to share what they are doing during this unprecedented time.

How Medical Innovations Promise Success In Times Of Crisis By Morris Panner · May 1, 2020

It was in December 2019 that the world first started hearing whispers of the novel coronavirus, but it hasn't taken long for it to become a global pandemic.

Back to Basics: Request a Study By Lucas Voli · April 30, 2020

Due to the impact of COVID-19, we want to highlight the 'Request a Study' functionality that helps to reduce patient contact by allowing patients or referring providers to upload imaging into Ambra from their own computers.

Customer Highlight Series | Healthcare Heroes [Part 3] By Rebecca Schankerman · April 29, 2020

We want to take the time to thank all of the healthcare workers who are on the frontlines and risking their own lives to help patients through COVID-19. We will be highlighting our customers through weekly posts to share what they are doing during this unprecedented time.

The Continuing Evolution of CT Use During COVID-19 By Morris Panner · April 22, 2020

A lack of available COVID-19 testing in the United States has many asking the question, could we be using CT scans to rapidly diagnose patients instead? This question has attracted both attention and conflict.

Marketing Remote and Virtual Capabilities to Patients By Catherine Slotnick · April 20, 2020

With the blink of an eye, facilities began realizing that they would need to move non-urgent healthcare appointments to be telehealth consultations. As they scrambled to establish methods and systems, many forgot one key aspect, how do you let your patients know the programs are in place? How can you explain to a patient in non-medical jargon that they can still share medical imaging with you ahead of an appointment?

Back to Basics: Groups & Locations By Chantel Hopper · April 17, 2020

One of the ways that Ambra Health enables account customization is by way of Groups and Locations. Groups and Locations allow providers to create different folders or buckets for their studies.

Customer Highlight Series | Healthcare Heroes [Part 2] By Rebecca Schankerman · April 15, 2020

We want to take the time to thank all of the healthcare workers who are on the frontlines and risking their own lives to help patients through COVID-19. We can't thank you enough for such selfless work and the commitment you have towards slowing this pandemic. We will be highlighting our customers through weekly posts to share are doing during this unprecedented time.

Customer Highlight Series | Healthcare Heroes [Part 1] By Rebecca Schankerman · April 7, 2020

We want to take the time to thank all of the healthcare workers who are on the frontlines and risking their own lives to help patients through COVID-19.

Back to Basics: Ambra Health Gateway By Chantel Hopper · April 2, 2020

The Ambra Health Gateway is a software application that connects your onsite modalities and PACS to the Ambra Cloud. It can transfer DICOMs and HL7 messages bidirectionally, powering workflows such as image exchange, query retrieve, and modality worklist.

MRIs And Memories: How Medical Images Capture Life’s Most Important Moments By Morris Panner · March 24, 2020

Medical imaging has been with us since 1895, when the first X-ray was taken, making it possible for doctors to peer into the human body and view broken bones, fractures and more.