Welcome
A Picture Archiving and Communications System (PACS) is still a very complicated system and its deployment is a very complex process requiring the talent and cooperation of many people working inside and outside of the radiology department. The "right" PACS will dramatically change the way the radiology department works. The "right" PACS will dramatically improve the way the health system treats patients. A successful re-engineering of the radiology department will require working with all of the image users throughout the Health System to develop the best replacement for film and paper.
Gray Consulting has developed a number of consulting services that assist the Integrated Delivery Network, individual Hospital, and independent Imaging Center design, choose and deploy the "right" PACS. Today that means expanding the concept of film-less radiology to include "jacketless" operations.
It also means working with hospital and imaging center clients to expand their thinking even further to include Technologist workflow, Virtual Interpretation stations, and Exam Room viewing in their PACS preparations.
Gray Consulting is a sole proprietorship founded in 1991. In the beginning, my clients were many of the major Medical Imaging companies. In 1995 my practice shifted to the providers. Since then I have provided a wide variety of PACS-related consulting services to over 40 Health Systems. My areas of expertise include Market Analysis, Technology Analysis, Strategic PACS Planning, Equipment Utilization, Needs Assessment, Radiology Workflow Analysis, PACS Vendor Analysis/Selection, and PACS System Optimization. My unbiased and completely ethical approach assures clients receive the full benefit of my experience and expertise without compromise. You should also know that I personally perform all projectsÖthere is no cadre of "associates".
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The following write-ups provide a glimpse into the many issues surrounding the successful deployment of a PACS. Clink on the subject to link to the article.
Buying a PACS can be daunting - there is little room for error in such an expensive undertaking.
PACS is about more than Pictures
Over the past few years, it has dawned on us that film is not the only important piece of information in the film jacket.
How long does it take to really do it right? That answer depends on the level of planning you think is appropriate, how deep you want to get into understanding the technology so you can make your own choice, and how much of this planning and education you have already done.
