Effect of Filmless Imaging on Utilization of Radiologic Services with a Two-stage, Hospital-Wide Implementation of a Picture Archiving and Communication System: Initial Experience of a Fee-for-Service Model

A medium-sized general hospital using a fee-for-service model implemented a hospital-wide picture archiving and communication system (PACS) in two stages. This study evaluated the reporting time with filmless operation and the effect of filmless imaging on referring physicians' use of the radio...

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Main Authors: Yu-Ting Kuo, Hui-Chen Chu, Tsyh-Jyi Hsieh, I-Chan Chiang, Gin-Chung Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2003-02-01
Series:Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1607551X09704504