Guidelines for cost-effective implementation of picture archiving and communication systems an approach building on practical experiences in three European hospitals

Gennip, E.M.S.J. van; Enning, John; Fischer, Frank; Glaser, Karl Heinz; Kilbinger, Markus; Klose, Klaus–Jochen; List-Hellwig, E.; Loo, Ruud Van der; Rechild, Renas; Broeck, R. Van den; Wein, B.

doi:10.1016/s0020-7101(96)01201-9

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“…14, 16 Our study shows that a properly designed PACS can produce cost savings compared with film-based operation. For hospitals intending to go filmless soon, this study offers evidence, obtained through differential cost analysis, in support of PACS implementation.…”

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confidence: 74%

Financial Assessment of a Picture Archiving and Communication System Implemented all at Once

Fang¹,

Yang²,

Hsueh³

2006

J Digit Imaging

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The objective of this study was to determine the differential cost between film-based radiology and a hospital-wide picture archiving and communication system (PACS) implemented all at once. The cash flow and running costs of PACS and film-based operation were measured over an 8-year time horizon. When the hospital-wide PACS was implemented over a short period, there was instant conversion into digital film and archives. The net present value (NPV) for PACS operation is US $1,598,698, whereas the NPV for film-based operation is US $2,083,856, indicating a net saving of US $485,157. The payback period is 4 years. The costs of computed radiography and image plates account for 40% of the initial capital expenditure in PACS implementation, followed by computer hardware (30%) and software (9%) costs. Our experience shows that implementation of hospital-wide PACS all at once can produce cost savings. For hospitals intending to go filmless, this study offers a model for financial evaluation of PACS to help in decision making.

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Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 74%

Financial Assessment of a Picture Archiving and Communication System Implemented all at Once

Fang¹,

Yang²,

Hsueh³

2006

J Digit Imaging

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“…Especially the costs for a large film library in terms of personnel and valuable hospital space are substantial. Much more difficult to account for are indirect savings from PACS related to a more efficient overall operation [64,65]. In a PACS environment, image results relevant for further medical decisions will reach the referring physician much faster [66], improving patient care and potentially reducing the time a patient will have to spend in a hospital.…”

Section: Cost Savings and Benefits From Pacsmentioning

confidence: 99%

PACS: the silent revolution

Bick

Lenzen

1999

European Radiology

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More than 15 years ago the idea of a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) and a filmless hospital was created. In a PACS environment images are acquired, read, communicated and stored digitally. After many years of unsuccessful attempts and prototype installations, the necessary hardware components for a successful PACS installation are now readily available. However, software development is still lagging behind. Only very recently, software developers have realized that it is not sufficient for PACS software to store, communicate and display images, but that PACS software should effectively support the radiologist in the task of interpreting and communicating imaging findings through context-dependent default display arrangements, work-flow management, radiological and hospital information systems integration, and computer-assisted diagnosis. This review examines hard- and software requirements for efficient PACS operation, analyses costs and benefits, and discusses future developments.

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A view to the past of the future — A decade of digital (r)evolution at the Danube hospital

Hruby

Maltsidis

2001

Digital (R)Evolution in Radiology

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Guidelines for cost-effective implementation of picture archiving and communication systems an approach building on practical experiences in three European hospitals

Cited by 8 publications

References 14 publications

Financial Assessment of a Picture Archiving and Communication System Implemented all at Once

Financial Assessment of a Picture Archiving and Communication System Implemented all at Once

PACS: the silent revolution

A view to the past of the future — A decade of digital (r)evolution at the Danube hospital

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