Digital information systems conference focuses on interoperability and workflow

March 3, 2008 Digital information systems conference focuses on interoperability and workflow University of Rochester department of imaging sciences -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Problems that affect interoperability, workflow, and communications both within radiology and between radiology and other departments in the enterprise will be the focus of the eighth annual Digital Healthcare Information and Management Systems conference this month. The meeting is organized by the University of Rochester department of imaging sciences. The conference is directed at a wide range of healthcare facilities -- community hospitals, outpatient imaging facilities, and academic centers -- as well as the vendors that provide clinical application solutions and hardware. It will present information blending basic knowledge and state-of-the art technology that should prove useful to administrators, IT personnel, physicians, technologists, and vendors. DHIMS 2008 will be held March 25 to 29 in San Antonio at the Westin La Cantera Resort. The University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry designates its educational activity for up to 31.5 AMA PRA Category 1 credits and 33 Category A ASRT credits. This year's theme, "Getting Connected in Radiology … Interoperability & Workflow," will offer a radiology-centric look at the changes needed within radiology and other clinical departments and in relationships with referring physicians to take full advantage of the emerging digital environment. The conference begins with a day-long PACS primer course covering the ABCs of developing a digital environment and its impact on workflow and productivity of radiologists, technologists, PACS administrators, and referring physicians. The PACS primer is intended to provide a foundation for attendees considering becoming a PACS administrator and those needing a basic refresher course or technology update on the essentials of operating in a digital environment.

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