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Jefferson Radiology improved patient-centric care and reduced costs by deconstructing its PACS and adopting a cloud-based VNA, enabling flexible workflows, SaaS benefits, and seamless image sharing across facilities.
A traditional PACS is a single-vendor solution for all DICOM imaging needs. A deconstructed PACS separates components like archiving, viewing, and exchange, allowing facilities to choose best-in-class tools for each function. This approach supports customized workflows, hybrid models, and integration with non-DICOM data, enabling image access through EHRs, patient portals, and referring physician platforms.
A Vendor Neutral Archive (VNA) stores images from multiple systems in a centralized repository, unlike PACS, which typically serves one department. A cloud VNA extends these capabilities by enabling image transfer, viewing, and data integration over the internet. Jefferson Radiology adopted a cloud VNA for flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and simplified deployment through SaaS vendors.
SaaS vendors provide predictable monthly fees, seamless upgrades, reliable support, and customization options. Michael Quinn, CTO of Jefferson Radiology, noted, “Those of us in the IT world know just how burdensome upgrades can be—DICOM Grid makes it easy.” Jefferson achieved over 30% cost savings and eliminated four legacy systems by switching to a SaaS-based cloud suite.
Jefferson’s cloud solution enables fast image sharing without VPNs, supporting transfers to tertiary trauma centers and external facilities. Patients benefit from quick access and easy image transfer, aligning with patient-centric goals. Quinn shared an example where cloud exchange facilitated trauma image sharing before patient arrival, improving care coordination.
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Insights and quotes are attributed to Michael Quinn, CTO of Jefferson Radiology. Cost savings and operational improvements are based on Jefferson Radiology’s case study. SaaS benefits and cloud VNA functionality align with industry best practices.
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