PresGar Implements RamSoft's Digital Mammography Software

Less than a year into the process, RamSoft, a leading developer of affordable healthcare information technology, has successfully helped PresGar, the nation's largest privately-owned medical imaging service company, establish a significant digital mammography presence at eight of its imaging centers.

The result has been increased efficiency among PresGar mammographers and technologists and substantial savings for the company. If things go as planned, a ninth center may soon join the mix, combining RamSoft's PowerServer PACS and Gateway Routers with PresGar's new digital mammography system.

source: Medical News Today

Manhattan Diagnostic Radiology First in New York City to Offer Positron Emission Mammography (PEM) Scanner From Naviscan

NEW YORK, Aug 13, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Manhattan Diagnostic Radiology announced today that it will be the first imaging facility in Manhattan to offer Positron Emission Mammography (PEM) in the fight against breast cancer. This installation will provide Manhattan Diagnostic Radiology an increased ability to image and diagnose early-stage breast cancers, positively impacting cancer management. The leading-edge technology provides unprecedented metabolic resolution down to 1.5 millimeters.

"We recently received prestigious designation as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence from the American College of Radiology acknowledging our commitment to providing the highest level of breast care to our patients," said Craig H. Sherman, M.D., Senior Partner and Director of PET/CT imaging at Manhattan Diagnostic Radiology. "We have always sought out the very best in diagnostic imaging technology, and PEM will be the latest in a long list of firsts for our center. We expect that PEM will prove indispensable to effective breast cancer management for both our referring physicians and our patient population."

source:Naviscan

“Convenience” of Screening Mammography Facilities Plays Major Role in Patient Retention

Patients cite “convenience to home or work” as the main reason they changed mammography facilities, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center and The Barrett Center in Cincinnati, OH.

The study included 303 current mammography patients (“stayers”) and 117 patients who no longer received mammography at the university-based center (“leavers”), said Mary C. Mahoney, MD, lead author of the study.

The study showed that among the “leavers” 37% cited convenience to home or work as the reason for leaving the university-based site and choosing a new mammography provider. Other reasons for leaving the university-based site included difficulty scheduling appointments (15%); 14% of those who left the university-based center indicated that their current mammography provider was mandated by their insurance provider.

source: ARRS