Choosing next PACS gets complicated, especially where RIS is concerned

October 17, 2008 Diagnostic Imaging. Choosing next PACS gets complicated, especially where RIS is concerned Douglas Page Heated debates are not restricted to political circles. One debate currently flourishing in the imaging informatics community is whether to go with single or multiple vendors when purchasing or replacing a RIS or PACS. PACS have been around long enough that many hospitals are upgrading legacy systems to newer generations. An important consideration is whether to replace the RIS at the same time. Continuing with an outdated RIS often leads to disappointment in the new acquisition because an older RIS can interfere with improvements offered by newer PACS.

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