Cross-Enterprise, Cross-Cultural Radiology Workflow System Emphasizes Fusion of RIS and PACS

A new radiology practice management system supports multi-country, localized workflow, while maintaining radiology information system/picture archiving and communication system (RIS/PACS) integration.

Meta Fusion (Mountain View, CA, USA), a healthcare information technology (IT) company has made enhancements to its high-performance, cost-effective Helium radiology practice management system. Meta Fusion is introducing an innovative program of customizations to support local systems of radiology scheduling, reimbursement, and administrative record keeping to automate workflow in a full range of countries.

As part of this program, Helium also supports a full range of native languages and character sets. This growing list of localized workflow features will be of particular benefit to multi-site radiology clinics in Europe, where offices may span a number of countries and demand integrated systems that are specialized for each country.

Helium also operates in both Windows and MAC OSX with Osirix for Macintosh computers to support a full range of users. Unlike most RIS/PACS, Helium utilizes a single RIS interface for controlling both functions. The user need never switch between applications, although the programs are separate. The result is a fast, user-friendly workflow that minimizes the clicks and manual steps required to accomplish a task, and eliminates duplicate input.

Helium is an advanced turnkey RIS/PACS application fine-tuned for the special needs of imaging centers and small hospitals, helping them transition easily and affordably into the digital age. The advanced application ships pre-configured to a purchaser's specifications for streamlined plug-and-play installation, eliminating costly IT support.

The system provides comprehensive RIS workflow; from patient scheduling and exam reporting though report tracking and CPT (current procedural terminology) and ICD (International Classification of Diseases) coding. Designed with the flexibility to support individualized practice and department procedures, Helium provides multi-site booking, cross-location workflow and load balancing, and a full range of customizations.

Complementing this, advanced PACS functionality provides filmless image interpretation, communications, and archiving. A user-friendly interface streamlines learning curves and supports individual user preferences. Remote 24/7 monitoring and upgrades that download automatically over the Internet are included in the comprehensive package.
With this system, the full advantages of digital radiology workflow are readily available: A site need only attach the network and power cords and add a personal computer- (PC)-based viewing station with minimal configuration, before logging in. The fully scalable system will grow with an installation into the future.


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