Siemens Focuses on Role-Based, Context-Sensitive, and Knowledge-Driven Solutions at HIMSS 2009
April 01 2009 - 9:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
New portal enhancements and software versions offer greater
efficiency in imaging IT. CHICAGO, April 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/
-- Siemens Healthcare (http://www.siemens.com/healthcare) will
highlight workflow enhancements and demonstrate role-based portals,
innovative applications, and intelligent information systems for
radiology and cardiology at the Healthcare Information and
Management Systems Society (HIMSS) 2009 Annual Conference and
Exhibition in Chicago. (Logo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070904/SIEMENSLOGO ) "It is
critical to remain at the forefront of the technological revolution
and manage the influx of data presented to our customers daily,"
said Dr. Arthur Kaindl, CEO, Image and Knowledge Management,
Siemens Healthcare. "As image data volumes increase exponentially,
we will continue to develop innovative solutions to manage these
challenges. Our solutions are designed to streamline the workflow
process, help our customers improve quality-of-care, increase
efficiency, and reduce costs. A crucial solution, role-based
portals, delivers pertinent information in a task-oriented
interface to the various types of users, where and when they need
it most." Portals Portal-driven workflow is setting the new
standard for best-in-class workflow. With syngo portals, which are
being showcased in the Siemens HIMSS booth (#2036), Siemens is
focusing on providing solutions that are role-based,
context-sensitive, and knowledge-driven. Role-based portals are the
access point to radiological information and context-sensitive
tools, allowing information to be available anywhere and anytime -
all in one place. For example, with enhancements made to syngo
Portal Radiologist, this solution gives radiologists focused access
to important patient information, such as new and previous imaging
studies, previous reports, lab values, and allergies, as well as
scanned documents all in one application window. The radiologist
sees this information without having to access various separate
systems at multiple locations. Task-specific tools and information
are available with just one click. All this saves time and effort,
improves productivity and quality, and helps reduce the risk of
errors. The goal is to help the clinical staff to work more
efficiently by providing a system that seamlessly provides
information from HIS, EMR, LAB, RIS, PACS, and computer-aided
detection (CAD). New Software Versions The new version V35(1) of
syngo(R) Imaging (Picture Archiving and Communication System -
PACS) will feature major "-ility-" improvements, such as
scalability and configurability. It comes with enhanced support
functionality for the transition from Magic (the legacy Siemens
PACS solution) to the new syngo Imaging PACS, Prior
Handling/Multi-Patient Handling, as well as support of syngo(R)
MammoReport and syngo(R) Expert-I. This new version also offers a
combination of separate innovative computer-aided detection (CAD)
and advanced imaging solutions at the PACS viewing workstation.
These intelligent post-processing applications help improve
confidence and are geared toward workflow enhancement.
State-of-the-art algorithms are the drivers of these applications
and the heart and soul of our intelligent post-processing
solutions. Siemens is also showcasing the most recent version of
syngo(R) Workflow SLR (Radiology Information System - RIS). Version
30B(2) encompasses several new features. For example, syngo Portal
Radiologist, designed to provide radiologists efficient access to
radiological information and tools, now supports an additional
workflow step: 'medical check of requests' helps the radiologist to
efficiently plan and validate exam orders. The portal has undergone
enhancements that improve usability and include features such as
'peer review' and improved 'notes viewer' for improved interaction
and communication between users. The embedded dictation tool, syngo
Voice, has been updated to include context sensitive shortcuts,
helping to make dictating more efficient. With protocol
distribution through syngo Chorus MR, the newest version of syngo
Workflow SLR enables bidirectional communication to the modality.
Protocols generated at the modality or at syngo Portal Radiologist
are stored centrally and are therefore available for follow-up
exams as well as for exams of other patients. Finally, enhancements
towards clinical notifications make it possible to highlight
certain clinical data, supporting prompt awareness of important
patient information. Siemens is also further developing syngo(R)
Dynamics (Cardio PACS) to help improve efficiency of clinical
procedures in cardiovascular imaging, vascular ultrasound, general
imaging, and OB/GYN. The upcoming new version 8.0(1) will include
features to enhance the cardiology department workflow. For
example, a tool designed for administrative reporting of key
performance indicators, such as resource utilization and physician
productivity, will allow for greater transparency and therefore
support proactive department management. In addition, with a new
scheduling option, users will be able to better manage resources in
cath and echo labs. In this version, the remote viewing
application(3) has been re-designed to provide a similar look and
feel of the workplace. The application offers a high level of
performance - even in low-bandwidth settings, making it possible
for physicians to conveniently access images from nearly any
location. Finally, in order to maintain continuity in the core
applications, version 8.0 is supported on Microsoft's latest Server
2008 and SQL 2008. Siemens innovative knowledge-driven solutions
provide radiologists, cardiologists, and executives with the
relevant information and knowledge where they need it most - at the
point of decision-making. 1 This information about this product is
preliminary. The product is still under development and not
commercially available, and its future availability cannot be
ensured. 2 Available for sale in the U.S. only. 3 Reference viewing
only The Siemens Healthcare Sector is one of the world's largest
suppliers to the healthcare industry. The company is a renowned
medical solutions provider with core competence and innovative
strength in diagnostic and therapeutic technologies as well as in
knowledge engineering, including information technology and system
integration. With its laboratory diagnostics acquisitions, Siemens
Healthcare is the first integrated healthcare company, bringing
together imaging and lab diagnostics, therapy, and healthcare
information technology solutions, supplemented by consulting and
support services. Siemens Healthcare delivers solutions across the
entire continuum of care - from prevention and early detection, to
diagnosis, therapy and care. Additionally, Siemens Healthcare is
the global market leader in innovative hearing instruments. The
company employs more than 49,000 people worldwide and operates in
130 countries. In the fiscal year 2007 (Sept. 30), Siemens
Healthcare reported sales of euro 9.85 billion, orders of euro
10.27 billion, and group profit of euro 1.32 billion. Further
information can be found by visiting
http://www.siemens.com/healthcare.
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