April 2006: PACS Usage Survey

Features

Cover Story

	PACS: Get the Picture!
	by Andi Lucas
	The first-annual Medical Imaging PACS Usage Survey reveals top systems, training standards, customer satisfaction, and more.

	Can You Hear Me Now?
	by Dana Hinesly
	Taking another look at turning voice into data.


	Taking X-rays in the Digital Age: A Primer
	by Mark Dye, RT
	Technologists who are new to digital imaging needn't worry; they just need to tailor their expertise to handle the technology.

Departments

	To the Point
	Preparing for PACS
	by Andi Lucas


	Newswatch
	April 2006
	What's the good—and bad—news for radiological education? Are noninvasive tests missing breast cancers? How can radiologists help in disaster-relief programs? Which systems has the FDA cleared recently? ... and more.


	Informatics Report
	Vendor Selection: Know Your Options
	by Michael Mack


	Step By Step
	Working Smarter
	by Renee DiIulio
	Technology is not always the solution for workflow woes ...but it sure can help.


	Case Study
	Gimme a C! Gimme an R!
	by Dave Cater
	Dolphins Stadium transitions to CR, making the life of its on-site radiologic technologist just a little bit easier.


	Product Showcase


	A Closer Look
	CT Coronary Angiography Study