Telemedicine and Telecare Links

Teleradiology

• 1 UltraRad.com
  Provides free resources and peer networking opportunities for professionals involved in the diagnostic imaging sector. Includes industry news, press releases, extensive imaging links, online articles and an imaging registry.
• ACR Standard for Teleradiology
  The American College of Radiology standards for the practice of teleradiology.
• Adoption-related Aspects of an Information System in a Health Care Setting
  Author/editor: Marianne C. Maass, Reima Suomi
  Date: January 2004
  This case study is connected to the adoption of a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) in Turku University Central Hospital. Adobe PDF
• American Radiology Services, Inc.
  Offers a comprehensive range of radiology services using the latest technology, including PACS and Teleradiology.
• An Introduction to Teleradiology
  Online booklet from the University of Iowa's Virtual Hospital.
• AuntMinnie.com: Radiology
  Radiology vendors and products directories.
• Center for Devices and Radiological Health Telemedicine Related Activities
  Author/editor: Melvyn Greberman M.D.
  Date: July 11, 1996
  A 1996 report on telemedicine-related activities of the CDRH which also details Center initiatives to clarify and improve their operations in this area.
• DI Online
  Digital Imaging Magazine online.
• Hardin Meta Directory Radiology and Imaging Page
  Links to several radiology and imaging sites.
• Image Computing Systems Laboratory
  Includes links to several telemedicine and medical imaging resources.
• Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise
  The IHE initiative is a project designed to advance the state of data integration in healthcare. Sponsored by the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) and the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), it brings together medical professionals and the healthcare information and imaging systems industry to agree upon, document and demonstrate standards-based methods of sharing information in support of optimal patient care.
• Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise
  The IHE initiative is a project designed to advance the state of data integration in healthcare. Sponsored by the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) and the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), it brings together medical professionals and the healthcare information and imaging systems industry to agree upon, document and demonstrate standards-based methods of sharing information in support of optimal patient care.
• Massachusetts General Hospital Teleradiology Services
  The Teleradiology Division offers a comprehensive diagnostic program to provide access to sub-specialty expertise. The program is dedicated to bringing real-time expert sub-specialty radiologic opinions to all corners of the globe.
• National Orthopedic Imaging Associates
  The NOIA mission is to deliver best-in-class musculoskeletal image interpretation services in a timely, reliable manner to imaging facilities and referring physicians. We are comprised of a team of sub-specialized sports medicine radiologists. In addition to providing the diagnostic reading and report transcription capability, our business, technical, and operational team has developed a network of over 20 sites across the United States.
• New Markets Emerge for PACS and Teleradiology
  Author/editor: Paula Gould
  Date: 2003
  PACS pioneers from leading institutions in the U.S, Western Europe, and Asia now find themselves sharing the conference podium with speakers accustomed to working in more basic healthcare facilities. A report on the CARS (Computer Assisted Radiology) 2003 conference.
• PACS for the Independent Imaging Center
  Author/editor: Ted Huss, John Vlahos
  Date: April 2004
  From the April 2004 online issue of Decisions in Imaging Economics. A successful PACS implementation for a freestanding imaging center is contingent on getting the right functionality.
• Planning for PACS
  Author/editor: Steve Wagner
  Date: January 13, 2004
  Evolving since the early 1980s, PACS has grown to become a mainstream phenomenon. However, planning is important. This article from Health Facilities Management provides ideas on infrastructure needs and planning for installation of a PACS system.
• Radiological Society of North America
  The RSNA promotes and develops standards of radiology related sciences through education and research.
• Royal College of Radiologists (UK)
  This site contains a wide range of information on College activities and resources.
• Team Health Radiology Services
  Provides hospitals with comprehensive management and staffing of their Radiology Departments.
• Telemedicine PACS Resource Page
  Links to many PACS and Teleradiology sites, information on vendors, societies, and meetings.
• Teleradiology System MEDICUS
  Author/editor: U. Engelmann (a), et al.
  Date: June 26-29, 1996
  Reprint from: Lemke (Ed). CAR `96: Computer Assisted Radiology, 10th International Symposium and Exhibition, Paris, 26-29 June 1996. Paris. MEDICUS is a teleradiology system which has been developed at the Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum (German Cancer Research Center) in Heidelberg, Germany. The global software architecture is explained in the article.
• The 2001 ATSP Report on Radiology Facilities and the Market for Teleradiology Services, Southwestern United States
  The report includes analysis and interpretation, as well as a summary of the findings generated from this first regional survey. It also includes an appendix providing technological guidelines for implementing a teleradiology program. The report is available on CD-ROM only. $$
• The EuroPACS Association
  The objective of the Association is to promote the exchange of information in the fields of research, user experience, implementation, assessment and audit of the benefit of the development and the use of digital systems for the acquisition, storage, transport, processing, display and reproduction of medical pictures (Picture Archiving and Communications Systems, PACS) and related technologies.
• Traveling in PACS
  Author/editor: Fred D. Baldwin
  Date: November 2003
  Web-based systems make images accessible at multiple locations.
• Wide Open MRI
  Wide Open MRI is part of Med-Tel International Corporation, a global company based in McLean, Virginia, USA, and specializes in the use of teleradiology. In January 1999, Med-Tel opened its first international office in the UK and has 4 sites there and 13 in the US.

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