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Meet Sarah Chang, Ambra Health Senior Director of People Operations By Rebecca Schankerman · September 21, 2021

A recent interview between Rebecca Schankerman, Ambra Health Marketing Associate, and Sarah Chang, Ambra Health Senior Director of People Operations. This interview includes details about what it was like for Sarah to spearhead the People Operations team, what she finds most satisfying and challenging about her job, and what she believes is essential to be successful at Ambra.

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.

Back to Basics: Meeting Functionality in Ambra Viewer By Chantel Hopper · March 19, 2020

Now, more than ever, reducing the in-person component of medical image access and exchange is crucial. As such, we will be highlighting the “Meet” feature in the Ambra Viewer.

COVID-19 Spotlights Need for Virtual Services, Including Teleradiology By Morris Panner · March 19, 2020

Discussing the importance of virtual care and telehealth services, including teleradiology, is nothing new. Previously, many of these conversations fell into the bucket of “want to have” rather than “need to have,” especially, for those of us fortunate to have top-tier medical facilities nearby.

A message to our customers about COVID-19 By Morris Panner · March 18, 2020

With our nation facing growing challenges from the world-wide spread of COVID-19, we want to assure you that all of our operations and services are functioning normally. We have had no disruption in operations and do not anticipate any.

Recap: Ambra Virtual Meeting Series #VirtualHIMSS20 By Becky Kinkead · March 16, 2020

This week, our presentations scheduled for our HIMSS booth were streamed live via daily webinars.

Podcast: Morris Panner, CEO of Ambra Health, at #VirtualHIMSS20 By Morris Panner · March 12, 2020

Check out the latest Podcast on The Healthcare Solutions Project by Don Seamons where Morris Panner, CEO of Ambra Health, discusses how enhanced interoperability and virtual solutions can help to strengthen our healthcare system.

Six Healthcare Trends To Watch For 2020 By Morris Panner · March 6, 2020

As we begin the new decade, I'd like to talk about six major healthcare industry trends that I'm most excited about in 2020.

Back to Basics: Setting up Notifications By Chantel Hopper · March 5, 2020

Ambra knows how important it is for physicians and staff to be notified of incoming studies, approval requests, and much more. Each user has their own preferences for what they want to be notified about, which is why Ambra’s notification capabilities can be customized per user.

AWS & Ambra Health: How Amazon’s Global Footprint Enables Rapid Scaling By Rebecca Schankerman · March 4, 2020

Morris Panner, CEO of Ambra Health, spoke at the AWS booth during the RSNA 2019 Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL

Back to Basics: Static Links By Chantel Hopper · February 20, 2020

We all know the hassle when it comes to getting a patient’s imaging prior to an appointment, a process which usually involves broken or forgotten CDs. With Ambra Health’s customizable ImageShare pages, you can make the acquisition of prior imaging much more efficient.

Imaging In and Imaging Out By Morris Panner · February 13, 2020

In an era where efficiency is everything, improved image exchange can ensure that imaging gets to the right person, whether physician, radiologist, or patient faster.

Back to Basics: De-Identification Capabilities By Chantel Hopper · February 6, 2020

Ambra can create custom research workflows to meet your organization’s needs. Whether your organization needs a functionality that includes individual research folders for large multi-site research trials or the ability to customize timepoint fields, project users / roles, and case report forms, Ambra has got you covered 

2020 Healthcare Trends to Watch By Catherine Slotnick · January 28, 2020

The last few years have seen dramatic changes in healthcare technology, models, delivery, and regulation.

How AI Supports And Accelerates Healthcare By Morris Panner · January 27, 2020

Artificial intelligence (AI) is making an impact in most major industries today. While there is a long way to go before all the possibilities of AI are exhausted or even realized (including the many dreams and nightmares of science fiction), AI is currently most adept at helping to improve and accelerate workflows for researchers and healthcare professionals.

Back to Basics: Viewer Configuration Series Pt. 3 By Chantel Hopper · January 24, 2020

Welcome back to the Back to Basics blog – you have made it to Part 3 of the Ambra Viewer

Three Imaging Trends to Watch for in 2020 By Morris Panner · January 22, 2020

Will the 2020s be the roaring twenties of healthcare? There is much that remains to be seen as many questions loom over the real efficiency level of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, patient control over data and its usage, and interoperability across vendors.

Back to Basics: Viewer Configuration Series Pt. 2 By Chantel Hopper · January 16, 2020

Welcome to Part 2 of the Ambra Viewer Back to Basics blog! Now that we have a handle on configuring general customizations, we will take a deeper dive into the Viewer’s toolbar.

Social Media Tips for Radiologists By Catherine Slotnick · January 10, 2020

As a marketing and PR specialist, I can’t say that I ever thought I would be giving an academic presentation

Back to Basics: Viewer Configuration Series Pt. 1 By Chantel Hopper · January 9, 2020

Ambra’s goal is for users to feel confident in customizing their viewing configurations based on their unique preferences and workflows. In this three part BTB series, we are going to review some simple recommendations on how to tailor the Viewer to meet your workflow needs. 

Preventive Cancer Screenings Are Becoming Too Lax By Morris Panner · January 3, 2020

The most common cancer screenings and tests, all of which are recommended by the American Cancer Society, include mammograms (for breast cancer) and screenings for colorectal cancer, lung cancer, cervical cancer, and prostate cancer. These are screenings that have all been found to save lives by detecting dangerous cancers early.

Back to Basics: The Activities Queue By Chantel Hopper · December 16, 2019

Ambra knows there are cases when customers want to edit studies and/or preview them before they accept them into their Ambra account or send them to their PACS. For this purpose, Ambra has created the activities queue. Once logged into your Ambra account, the main panel includes an “Activities” tab where users can ensure studies are organized for their organization’s needs.

Remote Patient Monitoring Brings Healthcare To Your Home By Morris Panner · December 10, 2019

Using monitoring equipment, a healthcare provider can keep tabs on a patient's clinical data. Glucose meters, ECGs and blood pressure monitors are among the most common types of RPM equipment used, but the array of available technologies is rapidly expanding.

What To Look For At RSNA 2019 By Rebecca Schankerman · November 25, 2019

Those of us at Ambra hope everyone has a great holiday and we send our best wishes. As we prepare for Thanksgiving this week, there is one thing we are all grateful for—RSNA!

Wearables And Hearables Increasingly Have A Role In Patient Treatment Plans By Morris Panner · November 20, 2019

The concept of wearable technology that could advance the user’s health goals really caught fire with the popularity of smart devices like the Apple Watch, which boasted the ability to track the wearer’s steps and heart rate when it was first released in 2015. But with each passing year, new wearables emerged and existing ones developed more impressive features.

Back to Basics: Actions in Ambra By Chantel Hopper · November 15, 2019

It’s no surprise that customers want to avoid platforms with 20 steps for a simple action. In the Ambra Health platform, actions are only a few quick steps leading to an user-friendly experience with little to no learning curve.

Lung Cancer Awareness Month By Rebecca Schankerman · November 6, 2019

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Early detection, low dose screening, and increased awareness are leading to improved experiences for lung cancer patients. 

Breast Health Awareness Month By Catherine Slotnick · October 31, 2019

October is Breast Health Awareness Month. This means not only identifying risk factors and diagnosis statistics but also recognizing the tools that improve the patient experience, diagnosis, and care. Early detection, better screening, increased awareness, and new treatment options have led to earlier diagnoses and better care for breast cancer patients.

Back to Basics: Customizing Your Ambra Viewer By Chantel Hopper · October 30, 2019

Feeling permanently tethered to your workstation? The Ambra zero-footprint, web-based HTML5 DICOM Viewer is FDA 510(k) cleared per FDA regulations and can be used through any web browser— freeing you to access images from anywhere.

Caregivers: Supporting And Learning From Our Most Valuable Human Resource By Morris Panner · October 29, 2019

Whether standing next to a patient receiving a difficult diagnosis or spending countless hours by a hospital sickbed, these vigilant caregivers are often mistakenly seen by doctors and other healthcare workers as simply “the family.”

A Day in the Life of Ambra Health Support By Rebecca Schankerman · October 22, 2019

A recent interview with Rebecca Schankerman, Ambra Health Field Marketing Coordinator, and Melissa Lam, Ambra Health Consultant, about the day in the life of Ambra's support team.

Back to Basics: Patient Image Sharing By Chantel Hopper · October 17, 2019

There is nothing worse than a patient coming to an appointment and the facility not having their imaging easily available and ready for the appointment. Follow these simple steps to ensure patients won’t have to come back for another appointment or drive out of their way to pick up a CD. 

The New Rules of Ambulatory Surgery Competition By Catherine Slotnick · October 15, 2019

Hospitals and health systems are seeing massive growth in the lucrative and highly competitive market for ambulatory surgery. How can organizations implement an ASC strategy to compete against new and traditional competitors?

Diversity Is Severely Lacking Among Clinical Trial Participants — How Can We Solve This Problem? By Morris Panner · October 15, 2019

Although the general public may not be aware of the extent of the problem, this disturbing underrepresentation is well-known in the research community, which has been trying for some time to address the issue.

Back to Basics: Logging in and Uploading Studies By Chantel Hopper · October 3, 2019

Ambra knows how challenging it can be to get up and running on a new platform. That’s why we designed

Welcome Back to the Basics By Chantel Hopper · October 3, 2019

Welcome to Ambra Health's new blog series "Back to Basics." Every few weeks we will post useful tips and tricks on different Ambra product features to help you navigate the platform like a pro. With our customers in mind, we'll highlight key insights and must-know information to guide you in the right direction.

Become Fool Proof with CaptureProof By Jennifer Thomas · October 2, 2019

This is a guest blog post from one of Ambra's partners, CaptureProof. CaptureProof allows patients to record their health trends through photos and videos and instantly and securely share them with their physician.

The Patient Portal: Giving People Control Over Their Health Data By Morris Panner · October 2, 2019

The focus of most digital transformations taking place across the health industry is to make health care truly patient-centric. The rapid adoption and implementation of disruptive technologies, such as the cloud, artificial intelligence and machine learning, continue to accelerate in health care. A common theme running through this disruption is making patients a meaningful part of the health care process.

Improving Patient Safety & Security with the Cloud By Caroline Schweitzer · September 27, 2019

We have come a long way, but there is still much uncertainty revolving around “the cloud” in healthcare. Many organizations hesitate about switching away from their current systems to a cloud-based structure. Cloud technology can offer many benefits to health organizations, including, most importantly, improvements in patient care and safety. 

Don’t Get Caught in the Storm. What is Your Disaster Recovery Plan? By Kimiko Morris · September 26, 2019

The healthcare industry is constantly innovating and growing due to the rapid technological advances of the 21st century. With EHR’s (Electronic Health Records), and a growing interoperable network becoming more prevalent, it is hard-pressed to find a hospital that isn’t trying to stay up to date with the latest technology. As good as the healthcare industry gets when everything is right, we need healthcare IT to work its best when everything goes wrong.

Upgrade your Phone, Upgrade Your TV, Upgrade Your Patient Care By Shelby Wells · September 25, 2019

When people talk about technology growth in recent years, everyone thinks of cell phones and computers because they are so prevalent in our everyday lives. There has been exponential growth in technology, but one area that is commonly forgotten and is severely lacking is the healthcare industry. For example, why are we still using CDs when it comes to something vitally important to us; our health?

Can’t Find Your Patients in the Office? Check the Cloud! By Isaiah Dolcee · September 24, 2019

Millennials’ preferences are shaping the new physician-patient relationship. A recent Business Insider article described how millennials currently comprise roughly 30% of the US population and their wants and needs are shaping a multitude of other industries such as retail, transportation, and healthcare. Millennials are a tech-savvy group interested in gaining multi-channel access to their healthcare just like they have in adjacent industries.

Don’t Risk A Slipped Disc By Renee Steller · September 23, 2019

Take a look at a personal story from one of Ambra's Sales Development Representatives on how health IT impacted her life.

Why the Cloud is Necessary for 21st Century Healthcare By Hannah Swain · September 23, 2019

In the age of Amazon Prime and Uber Eats, traditional processes in healthcare -- getting a call to hear back about your lab results or waiting 3-5 business days to pick up a CD with your images -- seem painfully antiquated. Twenty-first-century healthcare requires methods that mirror the technology and accessibility consumers experience day-to-day. 

Incorporating Diverse Data Types in Clinical Trials By Morris Panner · September 17, 2019

Working together, vendors and facilities can establish strategies for gathering real-world evidence, including imaging and diverse data, successfully.

Personalized Medicine: The Trend That’s Sweeping Health Care By Morris Panner · September 5, 2019

From cloud-based medical imaging platforms to artificial intelligence-powered diagnostics, health care continues to be the epicenter of digital innovations that are geared toward boosting patient care. Personalized medicine is another new wave sweeping health care with the dual objectives of achieving more meaningful patient-to-doctor relations and lowering costs.

Patient Awareness Opens Lines of Communication in Radiology By Rebecca Schankerman · September 5, 2019

Why do incidental findings go unreported? The first reason is due to a lack of patient awareness. Their physician may verbally tell them their results, but they may never review the report themselves. A physician may fail to disclose all the information if incidental findings are not dire news; they may worry that they are burdening the patient with too much information. However, it is a patient’s right to be fully aware of their own health and new regulation may soon make that law. 

Ambra Health Partners with AWS to Expand Medical Imaging Platform By Morris Panner · September 4, 2019

Morris Panner, CEO of Ambra Health, shares exciting details on the partnership between Ambra Health and Amazon Web Services in this video.

How Health IT Infrastructure Affects Patient Outcomes By Rebecca Schankerman · August 28, 2019

In today’s post, we are going to focus on IT infrastructure and the role it can play in the patient outcome. Healthcare organizations have gone decades without modernizing their IT infrastructure which is unfathomable compared to other industries like banking, cell phone networks, and many more.

Discover The True Cost of CDs By Catherine Slotnick · August 19, 2019

Let’s stop wasting physician, administrator, and patient time with CDs. It is time to #DitchTheDisk and move to the Cloud.

Getting More Women Speakers in Radiology and Informatics By Catherine Slotnick · August 15, 2019

“Diverse representation in radiology is critical to effectively addressing the needs of our diverse patient population. Organizations should be thinking about this as they craft their agendas and panels,” said McGinty.

Image Enable HIEs to Streamline Patient Care By Rebecca Schankerman · August 15, 2019

When it comes to sharing reports and notes on a patient, HIEs are a great resource, but where do a patient’s medical images go? In cases of serious illness, medical imaging is often a critical part of the overall diagnosis. Only a small portion of U.S.-based HIEs have incorporated an image exchange component into their data sharing abilities, yet the sharing of diagnostic imaging holds great promise for patient outcomes and efficiency.

Encouraging Patient Portal Use By Catherine Slotnick · August 13, 2019

You've finally established a patient portal at your medical practice. It's what your patients have said they wanted, and you can't wait to see it put to use. Yet, a few months go by, and the portal doesn't seem to have many logins. What is going on? How can you actually encourage patients to use the patient portal?

Six Ways To Lower Errors — And Unnecessary Surgeries — In Radiology Exams By Morris Panner · August 12, 2019

Diagnostic errors are an indication of poor patient care. According to research conducted by Johns Hopkins University, over 250,000 (or 10%) of all U.S. deaths are due to medical errors. Radiology plays a key role in the diagnostic process for many patients.

Telehealth & Mobile Tools Improve Outcomes for Patients & Providers By Catherine Slotnick · August 7, 2019

The core goal of any telehealth tool or initiative is to break down traditional barriers associated with geography to enable access to premier healthcare services rapidly. When we think of geography, we tend to think of wide ranges, sometimes even as wide as countries or continents. However, breaking down geography can even include the drive or subway ride between a provider and their office.

Healthcare And Baby Boomers: Tech Adoption Is The Key To Better Outcomes By Morris Panner · July 1, 2019

By 2050 there will be 83.7 million people aged 65 and older, almost double the 43.1 million seniors in 2012. Such a dramatic increase is expected to have a huge impact on the healthcare industry, not only due to the sheer numbers but also because of the rapidly declining health of those over the age of 65.

3 Things to Expect at SIIM 2019 By Catherine Slotnick · June 21, 2019

At SIIM19 prepare to hear about exploring new ways to use data, engaging with patients, and empowering one another.

Blockchain In Healthcare: How It Could Make Digital Healthcare Safer And More Innovative By Morris Panner · June 20, 2019

Digital healthcare trends are largely driven by the need for better patient care, faster and more accurate analysis, and on-demand access to medical data. The pace of innovation in digital healthcare began gaining momentum with artificial intelligence (AI), and it is set to further accelerate as the industry turns to blockchain technology.

Taking the Complication out of Imaging Records By Jason Howie · June 18, 2019

Cloud vendors can come together to create holistic solutions. Integrating imaging within the EHR eliminates the need to login to separate systems and toggle between browsers. With cloud-based solutions, system upgrades, maintenance, and storage are standard and managed by the vendors which allow physicians to focus more time on patients.

Physician Burnout Can Be Fatal. Does Artificial Intelligence Offer Hope? By Morris Panner · May 29, 2019

Doctors have the highest suicide rates among all professions. Is technology the reason or the answer?

Why Your Healthcare Organization Should #DitchtheDisk By Morris Panner · May 15, 2019

It’s astonishing to think that the visual patient health record is still managed on this dinosaur of technology.

AI In Health Care Is Not About Replacing Humans By Morris Panner · May 13, 2019

AI and machine learning are set to expand, and health care is poised to witness an unprecedented explosion of AI use cases.

The 21st Century Cures Act & The Future of Enterprise Imaging By Catherine Slotnick · May 7, 2019

A recent interview with Catherine Slotnick, Ambra Health Senior Marketing Manager, and Cheryl Petersilge, M.D., M.B.A., Founder and CEO of Vidagos Advisors which focuses on the future of enterprise imaging.

The Information Highway To Connected Health Care By Morris Panner · April 22, 2019

Digital data silos keep providers in the dark, hindering their ability to dispense care.

Five Ways Millennials Do Health Care Their Own Way By Morris Panner · April 10, 2019

Millennials are more inclined than baby boomers to research health care online. These relatively well-educated 20- and 30-somethings compare treatment options and check quality ratings of doctors and hospitals.

Opportunity and Concern — A New World of Patient Data By Morris Panner · April 9, 2019

The opportunities for positive outcomes are endless, but facilities must make transparency and patient control core institutional values as they move forward.

Radiology Mergers Create New Obstacles for Practices By Catherine Slotnick · April 4, 2019

Once the imaging stack has been reevaluated and restructured, the question remains, how do these mergers affect patients?

Healthcare’s Tower of Babel By Catherine Slotnick · March 28, 2019

The US healthcare system has its own Tower of Babel problem. If you don’t recall this biblical tale, it’s a

Cancer Treatment Costs Imperil Patients By Morris Panner · March 26, 2019

Cancer patients face many tough choices about their care, yet one of the most gut-wrenching may be whether to undergo high-priced treatment that could save their life but impoverish their family.

Improving Access to Life Saving Transplants By Catherine Slotnick · March 14, 2019

Today is World Kidney Day. Did you know that chronic kidney disease affects 1 in 10 people worldwide? A few

Radiology Rolls With The Cloud By Morris Panner · March 4, 2019

This article originally appeared on Forbes on March 1, 2019.  Let’s face it: People don’t always obtain the health care

#HIMSS19 : Interoperability Across Healthcare Still Needs Improvement By Catherine Slotnick · February 21, 2019

It seems like AI was the talk of the town at every healthcare conference we attended in 2018. However, at

What to Expect at #HIMSS19 By Catherine Slotnick · February 7, 2019

HIMSS19 is just a few days away, and our team couldn’t be more excited to get some sunshine and check

Adding Phone Numbers to Radiology Reports: Patient Centered Care By Catherine Slotnick · January 30, 2019

Radiologists are elusive to patients. Although they play a critical component in the healthcare trajectory of any individual, many patients will never come into direct contact with one. However, we know that patients do in fact want to interact with radiologists. Many studies have highlighted an interest among patients to hear results not only from their referring physician but also the radiologist, particularly in cases of complex diagnosis.

A Shift in Archiving: Cloud VNA For Disaster Recovery and More By Morris Panner · January 28, 2019

This article was written by Morris Panner, CEO, Ambra Health and originally appeared on FierceHealthcare.com on January 28, 2019.  It

Reducing Imaging Volumes While Retaining Value By Catherine Slotnick · January 24, 2019

A recent article on the JAMA website is causing waves as it at calls for less medical imaging in the

How Mobile Medical Services Are Improving Health Care By Morris Panner · January 17, 2019

This article by Ambra Health CEO, Morris Panner, originally appeared on Forbes on January 16, 2019.  The mobile revolution has

Bringing The Data To Where The Patient Is By Morris Panner · January 3, 2019

This article was originally published on Forbes on  December 28, 2018. Ambra Health CEO, Morris Panner, is a contributor to the Forbes

2019 Healthcare Predictions: 10 Trends to Watch in the New Year By Catherine Slotnick · December 20, 2018

The Ambra Health team shares our top healthcare trends and imaging predictions for 2019.

Real-World Health Data Push Brings Challenges And Opportunities By Morris Panner · December 12, 2018

This article was originally published on Forbes on  December 12, 2018. Ambra Health CEO, Morris Panner, is a contributor to the Forbes

4 Things We Shared at RSNA 2018 By Catherine Slotnick · December 6, 2018

If you attended the RSNA Annual Meeting last week, there’s a good chance that your feet are still sore from

Health Data Meets Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning By Morris Panner · November 21, 2018

This article was originally published on Forbes on Nov 21, 2018. Ambra Health CEO, Morris Panner, is a contributor to

Bringing Radiology Access to Lao Friends Hospital for Children By Erin McGee · November 21, 2018

This is a guest blog post by Ambra Health’s Erin McGee, Manager, Professional Sevices. Erin spent two weeks in Laos

RSNA Trends: What to Expect at the Show By Catherine Slotnick · November 20, 2018

Missed our webinar? Read the recap here as panelists from Johns Hopkins, South Baptist Health Florida, and Ambra Health share their insights.

Image Enabled Patients By Catherine Slotnick · November 13, 2018

This article originally appeared in Radiology Today  Vol. 19 No. 10 P. 16 and is written by By Beth W. Orenstein.  At a

Artificial Intelligence Makes Waves in Breast Cancer Research & Awareness By Catherine Slotnick · November 12, 2018

We’re excited to share an interview with Dr. Mark Traill, who is the owner of MammoBot LLC. Mammobot is a

Medical Imaging : Competing in an Era of Price Transparency By Catherine Slotnick · October 22, 2018

Ambra Health was joined by Erin Lane of the Advisory Board to discuss consumerism and imaging pricing strategy during a

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 that improve the patient experience, diagnosis, and care.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What Do Pikachu and DICOM Grid Have In Common? By Haley Kaloostian · July 22, 2016

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

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 as

#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 “into

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

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 metrics

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 HIMSS-SIIM

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 IT

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 doctor

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 the

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

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

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 world

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

#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 your

#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 Boston,

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

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

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

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 the

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 few

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 Facebook

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 ensuring

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 a

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 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 have

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

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 known

‘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 have

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 excellent

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 that

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 benefits

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 technology

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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’

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!)

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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