Dicom Systems will be unveiling the latest virtualization feature for its DICOM/HL7 router at the upcoming 2010 Annual HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society) Conference & Exhibition. Dicom Systems offers a secure web-based DICOM and HL7 routing and interface engine appliance for hospitals, clinics and diagnostic imaging centers.
The latest virtualization feature for Dicom System’s DICOM/HL7 router will allow users to setup HIPPA-compliant secure virtual routes on a physical DCMSYS device. It will significantly improve flexibility and IHE workflow thereby ensuring interoperability within Teleradiology and allowing users to SaaS model on a new scale. The feature was achieved through the use of advanced routing technology, DICOM HL7 pre/post processing, statistic reports API module and Dicom virtualization.
It is possible to separate storage either physically or logically depending on the customer requirement. Storage will enable radiology IT personal to operate out of a single DCMSYS device and manage the entire Enterprise radiology network; address interoperability issues when managing a number of clients; and run ASP Dicom business. Radiologists will also benefit considerably as they will be able to use the DCMSYS router to pull or receive only the information required instead of having to sort through large quantities of patient information.
The latest virtualization feature will “virtually” separate DICOM and HL7 rules, configuration and storages, and will serve to further integrate the processes of their systems. This essentially allows for better communication across healthcare enterprises with associated improved outcomes for patient care.
The DCMSYS router utilizes the latest technology enhancement of standard protocols such as SNMP, DICOM and HL7. The DCMSYS router is designed as a horizontal scalable solution where multiple units create the DICOM Q/R Application Cluster managed via SNMP v.3 protocol.
The DCMSYS architecture creates a virtual distributed radiology enterprise between large hospitals and smaller outpatients' facilities. This ensures that patients have reliable and timely access to diagnosticians and treatment expertise across the enterprise regardless of physical location. DCMSYS aims to address the interoperability challenge faced by Healthcare Providers. The unique DCMSYS proxy solution provides a seamless and secure method for communicating with any DICOM compatible devices through DCMSYS.
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