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Why are CDs still used for medical image exchange?<\/h2>

CDs still act as the prevalent method of image exchange across the US healthcare system despite 75% of healthcare experts surveyed in a consumer report believing that eliminating CDs would improve patient care.<\/p>

How do CDs impact patients?<\/h2>

CDs place an enormous amount of pressure on patients. We are asking a patient, who is often ill or worried about a condition, to drive and pick-up a CD of their imaging. They are then asked to be responsible for this CD. The same CD can easily be lost, broken, or encrypted leading to a less than efficient appointment.<\/p>

How do CDs affect healthcare providers and administrators?<\/h2>

CDs impede the lives of providers and administrators, too. Healthcare facilities are wasting over 84 days per year on CD upload, burning, and patient data matching. Relying on a medium based transfer method like CDs leads to increased spending for hospitals, sometimes well over $100,000 a year on courier costs alone.<\/p>

What insights do imaging thought leaders share about CD usage?<\/h2>

In this executive brief, imaging thought leaders share insights on:<\/p>