Today's Surgicenter

New Web-based Service Provides Low-Cost Alternative to PACS EASTLAKE, Ohio -- Imaging facilities using film processing as part of the imaging process can finally discard this negative approach in favor of an innovative, cost-effective Web-based solution. NCD Medical Corporation's eWIX Web repository service is the definitive answer to a Web-based picture archiving and communication system (PACS).

The eWIX (electronic-Worldwide Information Exchange) offers imaging facilities a viable PACS alternative with such features as no upfront capital costs, no hardware or software to purchase, and a system that doesn't depreciate in value. The service does not have to be maintained or repaired, creating greater efficiency within imaging facilities.

For a small monthly fee, which is based upon the number of users that require access, and the amount of storage used, imaging facilities can put eWIX to work to simplify their imaging needs. The eWIX service represents a low-cost alternative solution to PACS, an interim solution to PACS, or a cost-effective way to archive PACS data.

eWIX has recently been upgraded to now offer an HL-7 interface for HIS (Hospital Information System) and RIS (Radiology Information System) communications and has upgraded its LOSSY compression capability from JPEG to JPEG 2000.

"Our eWIX service is a simple, risk-free solution to manage and archive medical information," said Charles Patti, president of NCD Medical Corporation. "eWIX is a Web-based application service provider (ASP) PACS and patient information service designed to eliminate the hardware, software, and networking costs of setting up a PACS. For imaging facilities facing budget constraints, this service a viable solution for their needs."

When the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 took effect on Jan. 1, 2007, imaging facilities felt constraints hindering their bottom line. The government reduced the amount of insurance reimbursements imaging facilities receive for procedures, leaving them with lower revenues. A Web PACS service like eWIX carries no large expenditures.

eWIX is a practical system that offers decisive solutions to offset the squeeze imaging facilities feel because of the DRA by providing a definitive cost savings, eliminating the need for costly film, processing and storage, and helping to maintain margins because there's no costly equipment to buy.

All of NCD Medical Corporation's services comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

NCD Medical Corporation also features a refurbishing staff equipped and trained by leading manufacturers to recondition most radiology diagnostic imaging equipment - providing even greater cost savings to imaging facilities. The refurbishing system is much less expensive than purchasing a new replacement unit.

Source: NCD Medical Corporation Original Story Here.

Latest News