Utilization of a common, vendor neutral archive will reduce the cost and complexity of operations and improve access to image studies making EHR and other clinical applications more functional. Michael Gray of Gray and Associates will discuss the value, benefits and how hospitals can achieve vendor neutral archive. Michael will be joined by Jim Cavanaugh, CIO of St, Joseph’s Medical Center, a 641-bed group, who will discuss how his data center has been successful at preparing for vendor neutral archive.

Objectives:
1. Show a clear path to vendor neutral archive.
2. Reduce the cost of storing and retrieving PACS images
3. Improve access to and enhance security of PACS images in the clinical environement

Presenters:
Michael Gray, Principle, Michael Gray and Associates
Jim Cavanagh, Vice President/Chief Information Officer, St. Joseph’s Healthcare System

What’s Included: Webinar lasts at least 60 minutes and includes a Q&A session with the presenter.