Entries by Doug Rufer

What’s Old is New Again: The Resurgence of the RIS

By Doug Rufer, BSBA, RT(R) Introduction What’s old is new again as the resurgence of the RIS is making a comeback. RIS stands for Radiology Information System, once a critical information management solution for busy radiology departments in the 1990s. Then, around 2010 organizations began to adopt electronic health record systems (EHRs) and stand-alone RIS […]

Navigating Enterprise Imaging: 10 Mistakes to Avoid for Success

Introduction Enterprise Imaging (EI) is a cornerstone of modern healthcare organizations today but there are 10 mistakes you should avoid for success. Transforming the way medical images are captured, stored, shared, and interpreted, EI is being adopted more and more every day. In fact, several factors are responsible for propelling Enterprise Imaging solutions as the […]