19 NOVEMBER - 2022CXO INSIGHTSBy Nicole LaRoche, Radiology Manager, Alice Peck Day Memorial HospitalThe world of medical imaging is rapidly evolving. Innovative technology, artificial intelligence, and optimized processes fine-tune workflows to improve diagnosis capabilities, reduce waste, and create a comprehensive approach to Diagnostic Imaging and medical media management. Imaging techniques, practices, and equipment have advanced, providing clinicians with views of the human body and its functions that have allowed the healthcare industry to combat countless illnesses and conditions. Advanced imaging -- using precision and detail never seen before --has influenced how we perform surgeries, identify illnesses, diagnose life-threatening conditions, and heal and help our patients. Though imaging is a cornerstone in the function and success of a hospital, the expense of equipment, maintenance, training, and the perpetual evolution of technology making machines obsolete within years of installation comes with the need to select functional and versatile equipment that will not only last but also provide the most optimized and robust set of tools. This is critical in rural and small community facilities that may struggle with limited resources or budget restrictions requiring limits to what technology to invest in. While some institutions are equipped with the latest and greatest technology, patients utilizing their local small or rural hospitals may experience the obstacles of America's structured healthcare system, which include requiring Using Enterprise Imaging Strategies: A Collaborative Approach to Care
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